Category: News
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Photo by Sean BradyBREAKING GROUND
Kamloops city councillors and members of the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society take part in a ceremonial groundbreaking at 393 Seymour Street, the future site of the Kamloops Centre for the Arts, on Nov. 27.
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More work needed on 2026 city budget
Higher rec fees for outsiders? The city is considering raising fees for recreation facilities for those living outside of Kamloops. Sport, recreation, and wellness manager Sherri Holmes told council the city is looking into higher fees for non-residents, but noted that it’s not yet clear how the program would be administered. “We also want to…
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NorKam lockdown prompts review of SD73 communications plan
Keeping parents and the public better informed during a school lockdown will be SD73’s top priority should such an unfortunate event occur again. “If we can’t say much we will say something,” Interim superintendent Mike McKay told media during a recent press conference. McKay said district staff conducted a thorough review with RCMP and Kamloops…
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Westmount students displaced until 2026
The discovery of asbestos in Westmount elementary means students displaced by an act of arson won’t return to their school until the new year. “We’re definitely not going back before Christmas,” said Jelena Hansen, chair of the school’s Parent Advisory Council. “Worst case scenario we don’t get back in this year. Best case scenario, for…
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Mike St. John has been chosen as the next superintendent for SD73. His tenure is set to begin in 2026.District selects 30-year education veteran to helm SD73
The Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education has tapped veteran educator Mike St. John as the next superintendent for SD73, with his tenure set to begin in early 2026. Board chair Heather Grieve and interim superintendent Mike McKay announced the hire during a school board meeting on Nov. 24, and St. John met local media virtually the…
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Province petition to destroy report successful
A petition to the courts by B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma for the return and destruction of a confidential report previously kept by Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson has seen success, following a hearing earlier in November. The mayor turned the report over after the province’s petition was filed, but for months prior ignored requests by…
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Coun. Kelly Hall, chair of the Build Kamloops select committee. Sean Brady photoKamloops Centre for the Arts breaks ground on Seymour Street
The ground has been broken for the Kamloops Centre for the Arts. Nearly two decades in the making, construction of the performing arts centre will soon begin downtown at 393 Seymour St. The project includes an 1,100-seat theatre, a 450-seat theatre, a lobby, cafe and gallery, and a two-level underground parkade with 158 spaces. Construction…
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Photo by Arjun SinghPoppy presentation
Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir receives a poppy from Kamloops Anavets President Deb Allen at the Kamloops Cenotaph. Behind them are, from left, Kamloops Legion President Mike Young, Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, Mike Keetch, Norma-Jean Young, Val Davidson, and Immediate Past President, Legion BC/Yukon Command Craig Thomson.
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Photo provided by the City of KamloopsChildcare, utility rates, and more discussed at council
Pair of Bass motions approved Two motions from Coun. Dale Bass have been approved, concerning affordable childcare and extreme heat emergencies. The approved childcare motion will see the city call upon the province to increase funding for the hiring of early childhood educators, support existing $10/day daycares, increase the number of $10/day daycares, build new…
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Grassroots group Maternity Matters held a rally outside RIH Oct. 25 to call attention to the maternity crisis. Photo by Sean BradyMass maternity resignation at RIH
Try not to go into labour on Friday or Saturday.” That’s what soon-to-be mother of two Aurora O’Flanagan was told when she inquired about receiving care at Royal Inland Hospital after hearing seven obstetricians / gynecologists (OB-GYNs) had resigned, sparking anxiety during what is supposed to be a hopeful and exciting time in her life.…