Author: Juli Harland
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Audrey Kiss from Telus Storyhive with Thompson-Nicola Film Commissioner Terri Hadwin at a recent Film Industry Networking Event. Vesta Giles photoFilm industry networking events gaining steam
The film industry is becoming a regular staple here in Kamloops. It is increasingly common to see big film trucks and their tents set up downtown, such as from the Christmas movie filmed in February, and others rumored to quickly follow. There are Kamloops Film Festivals, indie productions, Mastermind Studios, and 24-hour filmmaking contests, which…
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Coco Lacreme demonstrates fan dancing. Bob Clark photoDance: More than just an art form
It is the time of year when people are making their resolutions and bringing a focus to being healthy. Gym passes, exercise equipment, and telling yourself that this time you’re really going to love doing squats at 5 a.m. (bonus points if you actually do like 5 a.m. squats). But what if you don’t want…
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The old Federal Building at 207 Victoria St. has been home to a number of things over the last 120 years. It’s recently reopened its doors as the Old Federal Studios. Vaughn Warren photo.New life at the Old Federal Building
Nestled into the heart of old downtown Kamloops, at 207 Victoria Street W., stands one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Kamloops. The old Federal Building is over 120 years old. In it’s day it has housed the post office, the jail, the armory, Indian Affairs, and even the morgue. These days it is…