Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month!
Hudson Williams takes the world by storm: It’s amazing how quickly a TV show can gain popularity and change the life of the people involved forever. Congratulations to Kamloops educated (Beattie and Sahali Secondary) Hudson Williams for his great success in a lead role in the hit show Heated Rivalry. Hudson has been featured in media all over the world, appeared on the Jimmy Fallon Show, wooed the Prime Minister, and will soon carry the Olympic torch for the Milan Games.
Local Expedia cruise Vacation Consultant Kelly Van Genne teams up with Westjet Agent Himesh to help elderly client: Kelly writes on Facebook: “Huge kudos to Himish, the WestJet ticketing agent at YKA Airport, for going above and beyond today. I rushed down to the airport to help my sweet little elderly client after her flights needed to be rearranged due to oxygen issues onboard. With no phone and no way to navigate the changes on her own, she was facing two overnight stops in Calgary and Edmonton just to reach Puerto Vallarta. Thanks to Himish’s patience, kindness, and problem-solving skills, everything changed: Reduced to one overnight; Hotel and meal vouchers provided. And best of all — she’s now traveling alongside two other lovely older ladies she met at the airport; all connected on the same flight. This is what exceptional customer service looks like. Thank you for treating her with such care and dignity — you truly made a stressful situation feel safe and manageable.
Kamloops Transit Wins International Award for Most Improved Bus Shelters: “The city has earned the Most Improved Award in the Superlative Stops category of the app’s 2025 Riders Choice Awards, a recognition driven directly by rider feedback. This means Kamloops riders were most likely to say their stop provided a comfortable place to wait — a clear sign that recent investments are paying off where it matters most, the everyday rider experience.”
Congratulations to Local Accountant Mario Piroddi for 25 years at BDO: Mario supports many communities across the province with strong financial advice and audits. He has served for many years as the volunteer treasurer of the Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior.
Kamloops Adult Learners Society offering amazing seminars and programs: Perusing through the Kamloops Adult Learning Society sessions showcases a wonderful diversity of affordable learning opportunities – and you get to spend time with interesting and interested people as well. Ginny Ratsoy writes: “Select from over 50 courses — everything from field trips to creative writing, the environment, visual art, and music. Learn more about AI, spotting fake news, and local history. See www.kals.ca”
Upper Clearwater Fire Brigade Fire Hall Construction Campaign: “The Upper Clearwater Valley Fire Brigade is constructing a Fire Hall in the Upper Clearwater Valley. The future Fire Hall will become the home of UCVFB and serve as base for emergency services to protect the community and tourism resources. The project was made possible by a very generous land donation from Ursula and Fritz Schaer and a major financial donation from Anne and Roland Neave in 2025. Schaer Hall construction commenced in October 2025, and the steel building will be assembled in Spring 2026. UCVFB is fundraising the project cost to complete Schaer Hall. To launch a major fundraising effort Anne and Roland Neave have kindly agreed to match all donations received until end of February 2026 up to an amount of $75,000. UCVFB is a registered charitable organization and can issue tax-deductible donation receipts For information please contact: [email protected]
Ryan Weichel celebrates one year of the “Ryan from Kamloops” video podcast: Ryan is a wonderful, friendly fellow who had really taken on a role as spreader of positivity and a true community connector and booster. His podcast is available through Facebook and YouTube. He features many awesome local people, events, and initiatives. And he sells t-shirts that are becoming pretty iconic in town. Contact info: [email protected]
Kudos to Krystian Shaw for 12 years of the Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter: Often sharing space with the Chronicle at various locations across the community is the Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter. The brainchild of local leader Krystian Shaw the Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter is a disability focused media platform promoting inclusion and sharing voices of people with diverse voices. Krystian does an amazing job putting together lots of interesting articles and columns. Contact info: 250 828 1344 and www.ksanews.com