Category: Community
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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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Battling Invasive Plants in Kamloops
Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola region are home to distinctive ecosystems shaped by a dry climate, rolling grasslands, and riparian corridors. These landscapes support diverse native plants and wildlife but are increasingly threatened by invasive plants — non-native species that spread aggressively and disrupt ecological balance. Why Invasive Plants Are a Problem Without the natural checks…
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One of the concept drawings for the proposed Westsyde skatepark.Westsyde ramps up plans for community skatepark
The Westsyde Community Development Society (WCDS) is on a mission to bring a state-of-the-art skatepark to Westsyde, Kamloops — a long-awaited hub for recreation, youth engagement, and community pride. In collaboration with Newline Skateparks Inc. the non-profit is leading a fundraising campaign to secure $35,000 this fall to complete the project’s detailed design phase. The…
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New Kamloops heritage park proposed
A proposal has come forward for a new heritage park, featuring historical attractions from a host of groups, put forward by the Kamloops Heritage Society and presented to council in September. The pitch was brought by Jeff Lodge and Joe Leong of the Kamloops Heritage Society, who put forward a potential site plan and host…
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Highland Valley Copper mine to operate another 20 years
The Highland Valley Copper mine southwest of Kamloops has been given new life, now expected to continue operations until 2046 with the undertaking of a major life extension project. The project was fully permitted back in July and construction is well underway, expected to be completed in 2028. That work includes expansion of the open…
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Centenarians, Nanaimo, and why I now own running shoes
I went to the BC Senior Games in Nanaimo thinking I’d see a little friendly competition, maybe clap politely, and then head home to reward myself with a Nanaimo bar. What I did not expect was to be body-slammed by inspiration courtesy of two women who could outswim, outsing, and outlive us all. First, a…
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September event shines a light on FASD
September 9 will be a day to celebrate, connect and create awareness around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), with a family day event being hosted by Insight Support Services. The event will feature crafts, games, friendly competitions, food and entertainment. Jennifer Schultz of Insight Support Services is organizing the event. As a key worker, she…
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Happy anniversary to Pamela and Jim Hambrook, who celebrated 60 yeras of marriage in April.Good News Sept. 2025
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! Happy 60+ Years of Marriage Jim and Pamela Hambrook: In April, we received notice of the wonderful occasion of Jim and Pamela Hambrook’s 60th wedding anniversary. We are sorry it took us time to acknowledge this amazing milestone. Both Jim and Pamela were born in Kamloops. They were…
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Celebrating Canada through culture, Tapestry Festival returns for its fourth year
As Kamloops’ Tapestry Festival enters its fourth year, McDonald Park will once again be transformed into a vibrant celebration of global culture, with music, food, art, and performances highlighting both international traditions and Canadian pride. The Tapestry Festival was originally envisioned as a street fair on Tranquille Road, but when the COVID-19 pandemic halted public…