Category: Community
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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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The corgis will be racing again at this year’s Overlander Days. Photos submitted by NSBIAOverlander Days returns to fill Brocklehurst Park with food, fun, and community spirit
On Sunday, July 19, Brocklehurst Park will transform into a thriving celebration of community as the 11th Annual Overlander Days presented by Beem Credit Union welcomes thousands of visitors for a full day of entertainment, local businesses, delicious food, and family fun. Running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the festival has grown into the…
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Sometimes it’s enough to just show up
You have been staring at your phone for twenty minutes. You have typed and deleted the same text four times. You have driven to the store, stood in the card aisle, and left with nothing because every card felt like an insult to what your friend is going through. I know. I have been right where you are standing. …
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Street performers return to Kamloops for Buskers Festival
Seventh annual event introduces new after-hours market while continuing to showcase international talent at Riverside Park The Kamloops International Buskers Festival is set to return to Riverside Park from July 24– 26, bringing three days of live entertainment, international performers, and family-friendly fun to the city. Now in its seventh year, the festival has become…
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The toxic drug crisis in B.C. Part Two: What we got wrong and what could work
The evidence is clear. The question is whether we are ready to listen In Part 1 (June edition), I traced how B.C.’s toxic drug crisis unfolded, from OxyContin marketing to fentanyl, and described the four self-reinforcing cycles driving deaths in our region today. In Part 2, I want to challenge the narrative that harm reduction…
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“Wes the Ranger” and “Miro Arora” prep for the coming quests. Photo by Juli HarlandOmens 2026 returns to the Barrière Fairgrounds
The group is bringing a fantastical new take on Renn Faires to the public Faeries, magic, and storytelling is returning to the Barriere Fairgrounds from July 10–12 with Omens 2026 Renaissance Faire. In its second year, the weekend long event offers both a market and immersive experience wrapped around whimsey and fantasy. Omens is run…
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Track your climate impact with the Climate Hero Calculator
What kind of personal impact do you have on our planet’s climate? There are many carbon footprint calculators on the internet which take into account your eating and travelling habits as well as your house heating and cooling needs. Some calculators are more user-friendly than others. The Kamloops Climate Action team has tested several and…
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Is there a silver bullet for diabetes treatment?
It’s news no-one wants to hear. “Your levels have reached the diabetic zone.” Even a pre-diabetic reading is a shock. That marks the beginning of a journey for a growing number of Canadians, often around the age of 40. How did almost-40 Britt feel about hearing that two years ago? “Shame. What have I done?…
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Drip Irrigation can save you time and money and produce healthier plants
Master Gardeners are part of a network of not-for-profit associations across North America. Members share a common interest – a passion for gardening and a willingness to share (at no cost) environmentally responsible gardening knowledge within their communities.Operating under the umbrella of the British Columbia Master Gardeners, the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners chapter was established…
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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…