Author: chronicle
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Photo by Olsen Imaging60 YEARS OF WILDLIFE
It was birthday cake for young and old on Aug. 3 during the BC Wildlife Park’s 60th anniversary celebration. The event coincided with their annual BC Bear Day celebrations and visitors were able to take part in a variety of family activities, educational programming, and commemorative events. The celebration included the unveiling of a new…
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Aug. 2026 Letters
Samaritans help local woman Dear Editor: On June 30 at 7:30 p.m., I was in a car accident in the intersection of Tranquille Rd, Fortune Dr., and 8th St. I was alone and terrified when the two cars hit and my car was instantly full of smoke. I thought it was on fire. Right away there…
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Good News Aug. 2026
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! The Kamloops Courthouse Gallery Artisan’s Co-Op is proud to announce the successful conclusion of “The Lost Earring Project,” an inspiring initiative that raised $4,058 for the Kamloops Y Women’s Emergency Shelter. The Kamloops Chronicle collected Post-It Notes on a good news board at our booth during Canada…
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August 2026 Events Round-Up
NIGHTLIFE August 12 @ 7:00 pm at Bright Eye Brewing, Rebellious Unicorns presents: Ella’s Naughty Drag Bingo! Join Rebellious Unicorns for a riotous evening of drag, daubers, and deliciously inappropriate prizes at Naughty Drag Bingo! With Ella Lamoureux at the mic, expect Debauchery, cheek, and a few questionable life choices, just how they like it.…
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Photo by Macie Stankoven.FOR THE WIN
Logan Stankoven and the Carolina Hurricanes took home the Stanley Cup last month after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4–2. Stankoven is the first player from Kamloops to do so since Mark Recchi in 2011.
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July 2026 Letters
Guaranteed liveable income can resolve homelessness Dear Editor, Arjun Singh’s op-ed in your June publication raised the issue about homelessness and the view that the community will never end the problem. He is right, of course. The community did not create homelessness. In fact, back in the ‘60s we expected it would go away. But…
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Good News July 2026
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! TRU ranks high on worldwide sustainability ranking. From the TRU newsroom: “Thompson Rivers University’s first appearance in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Rankings has placed the university among the world’s top institutions advancing sustainable development.In its inaugural submission to the THE Sustainability Impact Rankings, TRU…
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July 2026 Events Round-Up
NIGHTLIFE July 8 @ 7:00 pm at Bright Eye Brewing, Rebellious Unicorns Events presents: Ella’s Naughty Bingo. Head out for a riotous evening of drag, daubers, and deliciously inappropriate prizes at Naughty Drag Bingo! With Ella Lamoureux at the mic, expect Debauchery, cheek, and a few questionable life choices. July 30 @ 7:00 pm at…
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June 2026 Letters
Council lunches should support multiple caterers Dear Editor: First of all, I enjoy reading the Chronicle! Always some interesting articles and comments. Re: Free meals for City Council, I’m not necessarily opposed, but I do think the catering should be spread around to help varied Kamloops restaurants and caterers. It shouldn’t just support friends of…
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Renowned muralist Archer surveys the finished RED BRIDGE RAVEN mural, painted in collaboration with Vaughn Warren for Kelson Group in downtown Kamloops, May 2026June 2026 Good News
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! Thank you! – The Davis Wealth Management Team worked with Kamloops Daybreak Rotary to help raise $21,500 for our local YMCA. Funds raised through Daybreak Rotary’s Crabfest Dinner.These funds will primarily be used to help both youth and family programs in Kamloops! Huge Congratulations Brenda! – The…