Category: Community
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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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New Thompson Rivers University president Dr. Airini. Photo provided by Thompson Rivers UniversityNew TRU president meets struggles head-on
Thompson Rivers University president Dr. Airini is a whitewater kayaker who finds tranquility in eddies and chutes. “You’ve got to commit to the rapid, though if you’re going to do it, you’re going to do it well,” said Airini, noting Clearwater is among her favourite places to paddle. “For me, in those sorts of times,…
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Photo submitted by Tourism KamloopsTourism Kamloops wins showcased on international stage
It’s been an exciting few months for Tourism Kamloops, with two major awards shining a spotlight on the city and giving the local tourism team a well-earned moment of recognition on both the national and international stage. “It’s been an exciting last couple of months, bringing celebration and focus on some of the key campaigns,”…
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Canucks Autism Network brings fun family program to Kamloops
Canucks Autism Network along with the City of Kamloops are bringing a fun program for families with neurodiverse kids, including those waiting for a diagnosis. Kids ages three to six get to learn, play and make friends in an inclusive environment every Sunday from Oct. 26 to Nov. 30. Canucks Autism Network (CAN) is a…
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Kamloops volunteers prepare to welcome family
Imagine losing everything. Your home, your neighbourhood, the familiar sounds of your children playing in the streets you’ve known your whole life. Now imagine the courage it takes to start over in a place where even the language feels foreign. This is the reality for a family from Africa, soon to arrive in Kamloops, but…
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Kamloops welcomes the magic of the season with new Christmas Market
Kamloops is about to sparkle a little brighter this holiday season. From Nov. 21–30, the Kamloops Christmas Market will transform the downtown core into a winter wonderland, inviting visitors to shop, stroll, and soak up the spirit of the season. The ten-day event promises an authentic holiday experience, featuring local artisans, handcrafted goods, festive food,…
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Community, Connection, and 70 Years of Inclusion in Kamloops
For almost seven decades, the Kamloops Society for Community Inclusion has helped adults with developmental disabilities find connection, growth, and a real sense of belonging. As the organization approaches its 70th anniversary in 2026, Executive Director Melody Frisk reflected on how far the society has come and where it is headed next. Founded long before…
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Women 4 Canada continue to celebrate values
A small group of women initially gathered in the early spring to consider how they might praise and celebrate Canada in a non-political, yet public and positive way. It’s been four months since they first made their presence known in and to the Kamloops community through an article in the Chronicle. They call themselves ‘Women…
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Growing together: Reimagining lawns, my sheet mulching experiment
If you’re anything like me, your lawn might not exactly be Instagram-worthy. In fact, mine turned into a patch of dead grass with weeds clinging to life. We stopped watering it years ago to conserve water, which was great for the planet — but not great for curb appeal. After reading countless articles about paper…
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Who stole the sun (and why am I eating soup at 4pm again)?
Hard to believe, isn’t it? One minute I’m basking in Kamloops sunshine, smugly sipping iced lattes on patios, and the next — boom — it’s dark at 6 p.m., I’m wrapped in three sweaters, and I’ve started having dinner at what can only be described as “senior citizen hour.” Yes, friends, it’s that peculiar time…