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City Unveils Opening Date for Riverside Park Outdoor Skating Facility | City of Kamloops The City is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated Riverside Park outdoor skating facility will officially open to the public on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 10:00 am, offering residents a...

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Kamloops Museum and Archives Presents Rock Show, The KMA Rocks and Minerals Collection | City of Kamloops The Kamloops Museum and Archives is pleased to present a major new exhibition drawing from the Museum’s extensive Geological Specimens collection. This exhibition will highlight the Museum’s ongoing e...

👉 See how local geologists, Thompson Rivers University researchers, and the community are uncovering the fascinating world of rocks.

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Upcoming Signal Timing and Intersection Improvements to Columbia Street | City of Kamloops Beginning October 18, 2025, the City of Kamloops will be optimizing the signal timing at the signalized intersections within the Columbia Street corridor between 1st Avenue and 6th Avenue. The dual le...

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Tournament Capital to Host Upcoming 2025 Canada Soccer U-17 Cup | City of Kamloops The City of Kamloops, in partnership with Tourism Kamloops, the Kamloops Sports Council, and Kamloops United Football Club, are proud to be hosting the upcoming Canada Soccer’s 2025 National Champions...

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After being damaged by fire in 2024, St. Andrew's on the Square is being restored to its pre-fire condition with upgrades that improve safety, accessibility, and functionality—all while preserving its historic charm.

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Child Care Action Plan Improving access to affordable, inclusive, quality early learning and care for all children.

📝 Take the survey and help guide the future of child care in our city at LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca/ChildCare.

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Public Invited to the Opening of the New Mini Rink on the North Shore | City of Kamloops The City of Kamloops is excited to invite residents to celebrate the grand opening of the new mini rink at the McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, 1655 Island Parkway, on Thursday, October 9, 2025...

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A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Creativity: Culture Days 2025 | City of Kamloops The City of Kamloops is excited to share the schedule of programs and events for Culture Days, which will take place between September 19 and October 12, 2025. This national celebration of arts, cultu...

This national celebration of arts, culture, and creativity was created to encourage individuals and families to engage with, participate in, and support arts and culture in their community.
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City staff presented the draft KAMPLAN: City of Kamloops Official Community Plan 2025 to Council on Tuesday, September 9.
👉 Residents are invited to review and comment on the draft KAMPLAN until October 1.
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City to host information session to share plans for Arena Multiplex | City of Kamloops A major milestone for recreation is on the horizon for Kamloops! Join the Arena Multiplex project team for Meet, Greet, and Multiplex, an information session on site at Kenna Cartwright Nature Park (m...

👉 A survey is open until October 17 for residents to share feedback.

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City of Kamloops Swears in First Cohort of Community Services Officers with Peace Officer Status | City of Kamloops Kamloops, BC—This afternoon, the City of Kamloops marked a historic milestone with the swearing in of its first cohort of Community Services Officers with peace officer status. At a private ceremony h...

With this designation, our officers gain important tools and protections to better serve residents while continuing their dedicated focus on upholding City bylaws.
🎉 Congratulations to the whole group.

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City of Kamloops Announces the Government of Canada’s 2025–2028 Reaching Home Funding Recipients | City of Kamloops The City of Kamloops is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the 2025–2028 Reaching Home funding for the Designated Communities funding stream. This funding is part of the Government of Ca...

👉 After a thorough evaluation process by the funding review committee, a total of $2,243,569 has been allocated to support impactful local initiatives and programming.

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City Receives Over $500,000 in Grant Funding to Study Climate Change Impacts on Critical Water Infrastructure | City of Kamloops The City of Kamloops is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of more than half a million dollars in grant funding to support essential climate change adaptation work in the Thompson River wa...

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Short-term Columbia Street Paving Project to Proceed This Summer to Reduce Future Traffic Disruptions | City of Kamloops The City of Kamloops is clarifying earlier reports regarding a project planned for Columbia Street this summer. While a large utility project has been tentatively scheduled for 2027 to avoid overlap w...

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City of Kamloops Update on Chief Administrative Officer Trawin | City of Kamloops The City of Kamloops wishes to inform the public that David Trawin is no longer an employee of the City of Kamloops, effective June 30, 2025, following a lengthy leave of absence.

We are grateful for his leadership and many contributions, and we wish him all the best in his future.
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The Kamloops Museum and Archives and Thompson Rivers University Present HOT TOPIC | City of Kamloops The Kamloops Museum and Archives and Thompson Rivers University are excited to present HOT TOPIC, a new exhibition and cultural mapping of the FireSmart™ program, now open at the Kamloops Museum and A...

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Showcase Your Electric Vehicle at Electric Avenue and Help Drive Electric Vehicle Adoption in Kamloops | City of Kamloops Do you own an electric vehicle? The City invites local electric vehicle owners to be part of Electric Avenue—a special feature of the 31st annual Hot Nite in the City Show and Shine—taking place on Sa...

It’s a great opportunity to meet other electric vehicle drivers, share your ownership experience, and help inspire others to make the switch to low-carbon transportation.
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City of Kamloops Launches New Facebook Page for Lost and Found Animals | City of Kamloops The City of Kamloops has launched a City of Kamloops - Lost and Found Animals Facebook page dedicated to sharing information about lost and found animals that are in the care of Community Services.

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Rollcall: Introducing the Kamloops Centre for the Arts’ Integrated Project Delivery Team | City of Kamloops The Kamloops Centre for the Arts is being developed using an integrated project delivery model—a collaborative approach that brings together all project partners early in the process to plan, design, ...

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“Not Just Ice”: Library Branch to Join Arena Multiplex in Dufferin | City of Kamloops The City of Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library are excited to announce a creative partnership that incorporates library services into the design of the future arena multiplex as part of...

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Kamloops Residents Urged to Prepare for Emergencies with BC Services Card App | City of Kamloops Kamloops residents are encouraged to take proactive steps to prepare for emergencies by registering for the BC Services Card app and creating a profile within the Evacuee Registration and Assistance t...

Taking these simple steps now ensures quicker access to support during anything from a house fire to a full community evacuation.
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City and Recycle BC Urge Residents to Keep Rechargeable Batteries Out of Recycling Carts and Bins | City of Kamloops On Thursday, June 19, 2025, a fire broke out on the tipping floor at the Emterra Material Recycling Facility in Kamloops. The fire originated in a load delivered by a City truck, and it is believed th...

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Juniper Residents Invited to Drive Emergency Evacuation Routes | City of Kamloops Residents of Rose Hill and Juniper Ridge are invited to participate in self-driven tours of two of the three emergency evacuation routes in Juniper Ridge on Saturday, July 26.

The opportunity will allow residents to gain confidence and understand the uniqueness of the routes, should they be required in an emergency event.
👉 Registration is required.
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