Category: Community
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April 2026 Good News
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! Huge Congratulations! Nutritionist Amanda McKeen is celebrating one year in business this April with Inspired Eats with Amanda. She offers freezer meal workshops, nutrition workshops, and health coaching in and around Kamloops. Amanda can be reached at 250-320-3641 or [email protected]. Donate to or Apply for the The…
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A rally for transgender rights drew about 60 people outside the Kamloops Law Courts on March 25. Photo by Sean BradyRallying for trans rights
A rally in support of transgender rights was held in front of the Kamloops Law Courts in late March, following the attempted introduction of a number of bills in the B.C. legislature that could have reverted progress made on trans rights in the province. Three controversial bills by independent Kelowna MLA Tara Armstrong, including two…
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Fundraiser sounds ‘red alert’ over cardiac care
The upcoming ICCHA-Wish red carpet fundraising gala will be held in protest of the closure of the eponymous cardiac care unit at Royal Inland Hospital. ICCHA-Wish co-founder Al Patel said he’s sounding the alarm over cardiac care at the Kamloops hospital due to the prolonged closure of the ward. “Despite years of community fundraising, donations…
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Third-party operator sought for school child care
Before- and after-school care programs at four SD73 elementary schools will continue even if a third-party operator isn’t found by the time an ongoing request for proposal (RFP) process concludes. “That messaging needs to be really clear,” said Heather Grieve, chair of the Kamloops-Thompson School Board. Parents reliant on before- and after-school care at A.E.…
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Campus/community station CFBX turns 25
Hundreds of volunteers have broadcast from the station on the TRU campus over its lifetime Campus and community station CFBX Radio is celebrating 25 years on the air, marking a milestone for a broadcaster built largely by volunteers and dedicated to local voices. Based at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, the station officially signed on…
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Concern over autism funding
Parents and service providers alike are sounding the alarm over changes to autism funding in B.C., which could mean some children will lose their existing funding by 2027. The new funding model, first announced by the province in February, delivers payments directly to families for a wider range of disabilities, meaning thousands of more families…
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The only one in the room who was not somewhere else
As the snow melts and temperatures rise, gardeners eagerly anticipate the growing season. One of the most crucial steps to ensure a productive garden is proper soil preparation. Healthy soil sets the foundation for strong plants, increased yields and reduced maintenance throughout the season. Many beneficial insects, such as solitary bees, butterflies and ladybugs, rely…
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Spring soil prep: The key to a thriving garden
Master Gardeners are part of a network of not-for-profit associations throughout 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…
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Borrowing from the army: Super-size your walking
Walking wins hands down. It beats other exercise because its economical, easy, safe, you can do it anywhere and can visit with friends while you are at it. No training required and not much equipment, maybe a shoe upgrade and body lights for the dark days. You can start at your front door. You control…
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Photo by Juli HarlandCat café opens doors and hearts in Kamloops
Julie Ondang has built what many might consider a dream retirement with the grand opening of the Catloops Cat Café. As the owner and operator of Catloops Cat Café, Ondang has created a space where roughly 15 cats roam freely at any given time, greeting visitors, playing and more often than not, curling up for…