Category: News
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Photo by Robert KoopmansCLEANSING HATE
Hundreds gathered at Chief Louis Crossing on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc land Sept. 29, using drums and songs to cleanse the area following a demonstration by the Second Sons, a Canadian, men’s-only white nationalist group. Many at the event wore orange shirts and ribbons for the community cleanse which took place the night before the National…
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Sníne elementary celebrates official opening
A new school has opened its doors in southwest Kamloops, and the message from those celebrating its arrival was clear: Sníne elementary school belongs to the children who will fill its classrooms. Students, families, school district officials, and special guests gathered late last month to officially open the new Pineview Valley school, which welcomed its…
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Volunteer Kamloops Timeraiser brings art and community together
Annual event gives attendees a chance to bid on original artwork with volunteer hours instead of money Kamloops residents will have another opportunity to combine a night out with giving back to the community when Volunteer Kamloops hosts its 2026 Timeraiser on Friday, Oct. 16, at the Kamloops Courthouse Gallery Society. The event begins at…
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PUPPY PROTECTION
We all want to keep our furry friends safe and sound, so consider stopping by the BC SPCA Kamloops Spay Neuter Clinic and BC Pet Registry for free microchip implantation and registration for your pets. “This wildfire season served as a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly pets can become separated from their families, and how…
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Council fowards land application without endorsement
Kamloops city council has agreed to forward an application to the Agricultural Land Commission to remove a 30-hectare parcel of land in Sahali, but it will do so without endorsing the application. The decision was made following a Sept. 1 public hearing that spanned more than four hours, with most in attendance opposed to developing…
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ENDING STIGMA
Kamloops will once again mark World Suicide Prevention Day with a community event and optional walk on Sept. 5 at McArthur Island Park. This event, now in its fourth year, is for people who have been affected by suicide or who would like to learn more, and is intended to help reduce the stigma around…
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New school adds to excitement for 2026–27
A new elementary school is opening its doors in Kamloops for the first time in more than 20 years, adding to the excitement as students prepare to return to class. The 2026–27 school year kicks off Tuesday morning when elementary and secondary students alike return to class at 10:30 a.m. Of the estimated 15,695 students…
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Y programs help offset back-to-school anxiety
Although the return to school can be an exciting time for students, it does come with a certain level of anxiety for children and their parents alike. Fortunately, the Kamloops YMCA BC has a number of programs that can help mitigate any tension families might feel after the school bell rings on Sept. 8. Jenna…
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RCMP continue investigation into Kamloops homicide
The B.C. RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit is continuing to investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a 25-year-old Kamloops man whose body was found inside a burning vehicle last summer. Police responded to a vehicle fire on Tranquille-Criss Creek Road at about 4 a.m. on Aug. 23, 2025. Inside the black 2019…
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New Majority focuses on younger voters
Youth focused get-out-the-vote group New Majority has undertaken work in Kamloops in an attempt to boost turnout for the upcoming municipal election. While get-out-the-vote work is common in federal and provincial elections, little has been done to help boost municipal election turnout, which has historically hovered around 30 percent. But among youth, that number is…