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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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Letters Nov. 2025
O’Reilly’s mayorship may mean more “pies in the sky” Dear Editor, Now that Mike O’Reilly has announced his candidature for the post of Mayor of Kamloops in next year’s election, he has made it a bit easier for me to decide who NOT to vote for. Mike has been extravagant with his Build campaigns, promising…
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Just some of the produce rescued by the Kamloops Food Policy Council’s Gleaning Abundance Program.RIH receives donation from Butler Family
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! A Legacy of Generosity: The Butler Family’s $1 Million Gift: Thanks to Marisa Bertoli from the Royal Inland Hospital for sending this news: “In 1975, Joe and June Butler started Butler Auto & RV Centre in Kamloops with two cars and a dream. Over decades, their business became synonymous with integrity,…
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Nov. 2025 Events round-up
NIGHTLIFE November 22 @ 6:30 and 9:00 pm at The Effie Arts Collective: Draglesque: A Night at the Rode-ho!. A boot-stomping, glitter-filled fusion of drag, burlesque, and western sass. Expect rhinestoned cowpokes, quick-change comedy, and powerhouse vocals. Come for the early or the late show – grab tickets early and come ready to cheer. November…
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One year later…
It’s been a heck of a year for the Kamloops Chronicle. Our first issue landed in the hands of Kamloopsians on Oct. 10, 2024, just in time to cover the results of the provincial election, and we’ve put out another 11 issues since then, including a special edition in April dedicated to the then upcoming…
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This year proved to be incredibly successful for the Kamloops Terry Fox Run, raising more than $70,000. This is significant because the run was absent for a few years following the impact of COVID-19. While the in-person event was revived at the last minute in 2024, fundraising efforts this year smashed the original goal of achieving $16,000 in donations. Photos by ClassicBlue Photography -
More than 75,000 pounds of food were donated during the 2025 Fall Rotary Food Drive.Oct. 2025 Good News
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! Sue Steenson leads the revival of the Terry Fox Run in Kamloops: Life-sized cut out of Terry Fox in hand, Sue and her team travelled all over Kamloops this summer to promote the 45th Anniversary of the run. Their dedication and enthusiasm inspired many, including members of…
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Oct. 2025 Events round-up
Nightlife October 26 @ 9:00 pm at The Night Shift on 5th: Halloween Fright Night! Costumes, DJs, lighting FX, and a packed dance floor at Kamloops’ 625-capacity downtown club. Expect contests and a high-energy crowd; arrive early to beat the line. 19+ with government ID. October 31 @ 8:00 pm at The Blue Grotto: Halloween…
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Raising Readers
The Kamloops Chronicle is incredibly proud to be teaming up with Literacy in Kamloops to support their Raise A Reader campaign. Literacy is an issue that is close to all of us at the Chronicle and we are excited to help to continue this very worthy cause.
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Letters Sept. 2025
Proportional ballot idea is naïve Dear Editor: I feel obliged to respond to the letter by Andrew Tomsen that appeared in the August issue of the Kamloops Chronicle. He implies that democracy would be better if we used a proportional ballot for provincial and federal elections. He suggests that this process would ensure that each…