Category: News
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Photo by Olsen ImagingA Hot Nite for Ribs
August is a big month for events in downtown Kamloops, including two big favourites — Hot Nite in the City from Aug. 8–9 and Ribfest from Aug. 8–10. While this might be the last year for Daybreak Rotary’s involvement in Ribfest, there are hopes that it may still continue.
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Cancer centre finally on its way
The ground has been broken, at least ceremonially, for Kamloops’ long-promised cancer centre, which is set to be completed by 2028. Provincial government officials were in Kamloops in late July to break ground on the project, including Minister of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma and Minister of Health Josie Osborne. The centre will be five storeys in…
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Big dollar projects take a step forward
The City of Kamloops has laid out its timeline for the construction of the Kamloops Centre for the Arts. Vendors have now been chosen for the new downtown facility, which is expected to cost more than $150 million, with the city approved to borrow up to $140 million. The KCA will include an 1,100-seat theatre,…
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Juniper resident believes escape routes needed
Juniper Ridge residents will one day have to flee their homes again because of a forest fire, a resident told the Chronicle, making the City’s emergency evacuation routes crucial for families who live there. “It’s not even a question of if it happened again. It’s more just a matter of when,” said Romina Wachholz. Wachholz,…
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Patrons urged to be cautious after alleged drink tampering
Actual incidents of drink tampering like the ones recently reported by Kamloops RCMP are rare, but that doesn’t mean the public shouldn’t be vigilant when out for a night on the town. “I would say, in today’s society, that everybody should be aware,” said David “Pup” Johnston, owner of the Blue Grotto and co-owner of…
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Wildfire film premieres in Kamloops
A retired forester is calling for a more proactive approach to wildfires in the province, with a shift from fighting them to preventing them. His film B.C. is Burning premiered July 22 at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. While the 45-minute film does paint a comprehensive picture of the challenges faced by wildfires, its main…
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Photo by Sean BradyCelebrating Pride
Seymour Street in downtown Kamloops was once again filled with rainbows, flags, and joy on Sunday, June 15 as Kamloops Pride celebrated the day with their annual parade, their seventh. The association’s goal is to promote a more flourishing 2SLGBTQPIA+ community and culture in Kamloops.
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‘Inquisitive’ mayor’s forensic audit motion defeated
A motion introduced earlier in June by Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson saw no real support at the June 24 regular council meeting, resulting in public conflict between mayor and council and another call for his resignation. At the June 10 council meeting, Hamer-Jackson put forward a notice of motion for a “third-party forensic audit of all…
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July city council briefs
Council opts for AAP to borrow for new RCMP building Council will use the alternative approval process to seek citizen approval to borrow nearly $200 million for a number of projects, including a new RCMP headquarters. The process means that rather than holding a referendum, electors can voice their opposition to the city, and if…
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Midweek market busier than ever shifts back to street setup
Kamloops’ Midweek Market has transitioned to its on-the-street setup, with Victoria Street closed between 4th and 5th Avenues every Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October 22. Drivers are advised to use caution in the area, though nearby parking, including the TNRD Parkade and Plaza Hotel lot, remains accessible. Now a staple of…