📝 Pro tip: Include your phone number and a photo if you can. It helps us respond faster and more accurately.

Thank you for helping keep Kamloops running
smoothly.
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👀 See something in the City that’s not working?
From potholes to broken street lights, here’s how you can report it:

📞 Call 250-828-3461 (for urgent issues)
📱 Use the MyKamloops™ App (free on Google Play & iTunes)
💻 Submit online: Kamloops.ca/MyKamloops

When civic engagement fits your life, more voices can be heard.

(Part of our “Alternative Approval Process Explained” series – post 2)
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📢 Alternative Approval Process 101: More Ways to Have Your Say

With an alternative approval process , you’re not tied to a single voting day. Instead, you can:
✅Submit anytime in a 30+ day window
✅Use dropbox, mail, email, or in person
✅Participate even with a busy schedule or mobility challenges

(3/3) If conditions remain favourable, the landfill will reopen as scheduled. We’ll share an update if there are any changes. Thank you for your patience.

(2/3) Crews are continuing to monitor the site due to lingering hot spots, with an overnight fire watch in place as a precaution, especially with wind in the forecast. The affected area is well away from the public operating area and remains securely cordoned off.

Update (1/3):

We’re planning to reopen the Barnhartvale Landfill, Landfill Diversion Area, and Yard Waste Site tomorrow (Sunday, April 12), provided conditions remain stable overnight.

The Barnhartvale Landfill, Landfill Diversion Area, and Yard Waste Site will be closed on Saturday, April 11, due to a fire. Kamloops Fire Rescue is on site attending to the fire and will remain on scene overnight. An update will be provided tomorrow afternoon.

The Barnhartvale Landfill, Landfill Diversion Area, and Yard Waste Site will be closed on Saturday, April 11, due to a fire. Kamloops Fire Rescue is on site attending to the fire and will remain on scene overnight. An update will be provided tomorrow afternoon.

🚧 If you see cones:
• slow down
• Follow signs
• Expect sudden stops
• Watch for workers
Small actions = big safety wins

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☀️ Day Shift:
• Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–4:00 pm
• Focused on bike lane symbols, lower‑volume roads, intersections, and sign maintenance

Work is expected to wrap up in mid to late June. Thanks in advance for your patience as we refresh road markings for the season.
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Our line painting program kicks off Sunday, April 12, starting with overnight work across the city.

🌙 Night Shift:
• Runs 9:00 pm–7:00 am, seven days a week
• Two crews painting up to 4–6 intersections per night
• One dedicated crew focusing on crosswalks and road symbols

Stay tuned to our website and social channels for further details in the near future!
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▪ Outside, upgrades continue with improvements to the accessibility ramp and surrounding area, and gardens are being prepared for opening.

▪ The iconic stained-glass windows are also being cleaned and restored with support from the original artist.

The St. Andrew’s on the Square Renovation Project continues to progress well and is anticipated to reach completion in the coming weeks.

▪ Interior work, including painting, millwork, flooring, lighting, and fixtures, are currently being performed.

How do I rent an e-scooter or e-bike?
Download the Bird app on your phone to locate and unlock available devices. When you’re finished, you ride, park in a designated parking area, and end your trip in the app.
🔗 Download the app at Go.bird.co
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Hillside Stadium will be closed from Saturday, April 11, to Sunday, April 19, for track repairs.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates your understanding.
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Spring has finally sprung and the time has come to get your vitamin D and your steps in the great outdoors! With it, comes a reminder from the Kamloops RCMP Detachment to secure your valuables, but not in your vehicle.
Learn more: rcmp.ca/en/bc/kamloo...
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Having trouble getting through to our Community Services Division? Thank you for your patience as we work through some technical difficulties. The phone lines should be up again soon. If you have a non-emergency issue to report, consider submitting a request for service online: Kamloops.ca/CSRequest

City Receives Provincial Funding to Host Community Events to Celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026™ | City of Kamloops The City of Kamloops is pleased to announce it is a successful recipient of the Province of British Columbia’s 2026 Community Event Support Fund to host community-led celebrations and live public watch parties for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The Community Event Support funding supports the planning, promotion, and safe delivery of soccer-themed events that foster community pride and cultural expression, benefit local businesses, and help attract visitors to regions throughout the province during the five-week long tournament.

These events will feature family and soccer-focused activities, live entertainment, food trucks, and beer gardens.

Details will be released later this spring.
🔗 Read more: www.kamloops.ca/our-communit...
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From Jun 11 to Jul 19, 2026, Kamloops will bring the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to Riverside Park with licensed outdoor public watch parties. Games will be broadcast on a large screen at the Rotary Bandshell, with enhanced events planned around Team Canada matches and the World Cup final

The City is pleased to announce it is a successful recipient of the Province of British Columbia’s 2026 Community Event Support Fund to host community-led celebrations and live public watch parties for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Tree Coupon Program | City of Kamloops The Tree Coupon program supports the City's goal of increasing our community's tree canopy to 20% from the current 15% as identified in its Urban Forestry Management Strategy. Urban trees provide many social, health, environmental and economic benefits, from removing atmospheric carbon dioxide and absorbing air pollutants, to reducing energy consumption and increasing property values.

• The Tree Coupon Program helps residents plant even more trees.

🔗 Learn more about the Tree Coupon program at Kamloops.ca/TreeCoupon.

Together, we’re expanding and protecting Kamloops urban forest.
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Our trees do so much for us: cleaner air, cooler streets, better health, and a more beautiful city.

👉 Here’s how we’re supporting them:
• Every City tree is serviced on a seven‑year cycle.
• We work to build community understanding and support for tree care.
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The spring 2026 Sustainability Newsletter is live! This edition features the Safe Bike Parking Action Fest, tree coupons, electric vehicle affordability, and more.

🔗 Read more: us9.campaign-archive.com?u=a233c94a78...

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♻️ This is part of a province-wide paint recycling program that helps keep harmful materials out of landfills.

🔗 Learn more about drop-off locations at www.kamloops.ca/city-service....

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✅ Drop off at a paint recycling depot.
• residential paint only
• original container with label intact
• sealed containers with no leaks
• maximum container size: 25 litres
• limit 10 paint cans or 50 spray paint cans per visit

🚫 Please don’t mix different types of paint together.

🎨 Got leftover paint? Here’s what to do.
Paint is hazardous waste and should never go in curbside solid waste carts but, there is an easy and FREE recycling option in Kamloops.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome! Volunteers will work along Riverside Park, Pioneer Park, and Overlander Park to collect litter and protect our local environment.

✅ Registration isn’t required, but it helps us plan.

📌 Full event details & FAQs: Kamloops.ca/CleanTheBeach

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🌎 Join Us for the Clean the Beach Day.
On Sunday, April 19, join us at Riverside Park (11 am–2 pm) for a family-friendly event dedicated to cleaning up our beautiful riverbanks.