Author: Anna Montaner
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A Century of Service: Kamloops Legion Marks 100 Years of the Royal Canadian Legion
One hundred years is a remarkable milestone, and in 2026 the Royal Canadian Legion is celebrating that milestone across Canada. In Kamloops, that anniversary offered an opportunity to reflect on a century of supporting veterans, serving communities, and preserving the spirit of remembrance that has defined the organization since its founding. The Royal Canadian Legion’s…
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65,000 menstrual products headed to Thompson-Nicola-Cariboo
The United Way BC provincial drive surpasses collection goal, but demand for menstrual products continues to outpace supply More than 65,000 menstrual products are being distributed to organizations across the Thompson Nicola Cariboo region through United Way BC’s 2026 Period Promise campaign, helping improve access to essential supplies for people experiencing period poverty. The regional…
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The BC Wildlife Park’s splash park has been reimagined as part of the 60th anniversary. Photo by Olsen ImagingBC Wildlife Park marks 60th anniversary with major Rotary investment
The BC Wildlife Park is celebrating six decades of wildlife conservation, education, and community support while looking ahead to a new chapter with a reimagined splash park funded in part through local Rotary clubs. The park officially opened on Aug. 16, 1966, and has grown into one of British Columbia’s best-known wildlife facilities. The first…
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Street performers return to Kamloops for Buskers Festival
Seventh annual event introduces new after-hours market while continuing to showcase international talent at Riverside Park The Kamloops International Buskers Festival is set to return to Riverside Park from July 24– 26, bringing three days of live entertainment, international performers, and family-friendly fun to the city. Now in its seventh year, the festival has become…
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Photo by Olsen ImagingKamloopa Powwow marks 45 years of culture, connection, and celebration
The 45th annual Kamloopa Powwow will return to Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc from June 26–28, bringing together hundreds of dancers, drummers, vendors and spectators for three days of celebration, culture and community. Hosted by the Kamloopa Powwow Society at the Kamloopa Powwow Arbour, the event is expected to welcome close to 500 dancers and drummers from…
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TrueTech Trials debuts as a hit in Kamloops
New family-friendly event draws crowds and sets the stage for the return of the Chuwels Challenge The Greater Kamloops Motorcycle Association (GKMA) is celebrating the success of its first-ever TrueTech Trials event, a new addition to the local dirt biking scene that emphasized accessibility, community, and fun over competition. Led by first-year president James Becker,…
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Photo by Dylan SherrardBuilding strong communities through outdoor recreation
ORCBC conference in Kamloops will bring together recreation leaders from across B.C. Outdoor recreation leaders from across British Columbia will gather in Kamloops this spring for the 2026 conference hosted by the Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia. The event, titled Building Stronger Communities Through Outdoor Recreation, will take place May 20–22 at Thompson Rivers…
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Kamloops podcaster receives Telus Storyhive funding
Ryan from Kamloops: Community Connections Will spotlight local non-profits and the people strengthening the city A Kamloops podcaster is set to shine a spotlight on the people and organizations making a difference in the community after being selected as a recipient of the Telus Storyhive Video Podcast program. Ryan Weichel, creator of Ryan from Kamloops, is…
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Run Club founder Jo Berry leads a pre-run prep talk at Volkswagen in Valleyview on Tuesday, then gives peace signs as her group hits the road. Photo by Robert KoopmansBoogie returns with a celebration of movement and community
Kamloops’ largest wellness event invites participants of all abilities to walk, run and ‘boogie’ together this spring Thousands of participants dressed in red will once again take to the streets of Kamloops this spring as Boogie the Bridge returns, bringing together runners, walkers and families for a high-energy community celebration. The event offers several distances…
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Campus/community station CFBX turns 25
Hundreds of volunteers have broadcast from the station on the TRU campus over its lifetime Campus and community station CFBX Radio is celebrating 25 years on the air, marking a milestone for a broadcaster built largely by volunteers and dedicated to local voices. Based at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, the station officially signed on…