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Kamloops community events and recreation

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Coverage of community events in Kamloops including festivals, cultural gatherings, charity drives, and recreational activities that bring together residents.

Coverage Timeline

  1. Oct 30 Kamloops Pumpkin Smash gives Halloween pumpkins a second life through composting | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  2. Oct 28 RIH Foundation warns of craft fair email scam ↗ CFJC Today details
  3. Annual Kamloops Legion poppy campaign underway until November 10 ↗ CFJC Today details
  4. Oct 27 iN VIDEO: Bookish Market brings book lovers aboard the S.S. Sicamous | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  5. Oct 23 Kamloops Street Rod Association donates record $128K toward pediatric care at RIH ↗ CFJC Today details
  6. B.C. Wheelchair Basketball League tournaments, KASA fundraiser on TCC courts this weekend ↗ CFJC Today details
  7. Westsyde Pool operating hours to focus on evenings, weekends: city report ↗ CFJC Today details
  8. Oct 22 Kamloops Community Concert Band announces co-founder’s farewell concert ↗ CFJC Today details
  9. Ceremonial first poppy presented as Kamloops Legion prepares for annual poppy campaign ↗ CFJC Today details
  10. Oct 21 Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale returns to St. Andrew’s on the Square ↗ CFJC Today details
  11. Oct 18 4 donors team up to match up to $80K in donations for Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
  12. Oct 17 ‘You just see the best of everyone’: Kamloops Food Bank showcases food rescue, generosity on World Food Day ↗ CFJC Today details
  13. Oct 16 Students swarm Centennial Park for Westsyde Schools Cross Country Race ↗ CFJC Today details
  14. Oct 13 iN VIDEO: Kamloops Art Gallery turns community ideas into collaborative art | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  15. Oct 10 KMBA reports growing registration numbers; Turkey Classic stuffing Mac Isle ↗ CFJC Today details
  16. Oct 9 Mustard Seed Thanksgiving meals set table for connection ↗ CFJC Today details
  17. CLEANSING HATE – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  18. Volunteer Kamloops Timeraiser brings art and community together – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  19. Oktoberfest fundraiser returns to Kamloops with ski racing in focus – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  20. Oct 5 Kamloops Run for the Cure raises over $73,000 ↗ CFJC Today details
  21. iN VIDEO: Chris Rose Golf Ball Drop brings community together in Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  22. Oct 4 In Tk̓emlúps, community gathers to ‘reclaim our space’ and denounce white nationalism ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
  23. Oct 2 Whundas hoping to draw crowd for high school football game under the lights ↗ CFJC Today details
  24. Oct 1 Kamloops shoppers cash in on RIH Foundation auction prize with 5-minute grocery dash ↗ CFJC Today details
  25. City of Kamloops unveils new trail accessibility map ↗ CFJC Today details
  26. Sep 30 Community invited to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Tk’emlups Powwow Arbour ↗ CFJC Today details
  27. Orange Shirt Society kiosk opens in Kamloops, after years of companies selling unaffiliated merchandise ↗ CBC News British Columbia details
  28. WCT brings ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ to Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
  29. Sep 28 iN VIDEO: Field of Screams is ready to scare this season with four bone-chilling mazes | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  30. Sep 27 ‘Kamloops showed up’: fall food drive nets 46,000 pounds of food for Kamloops Food Bank ↗ CFJC Today details
  31. Sep 26 Fall Rotary food drive happening September 26 ↗ CFJC Today details
  32. Kamloops football minds talk high school numbers shortage, pigskin problems ↗ CFJC Today details
  33. Fifth annual Indigenous Film Festival to take over Paramount Theatre in Kamloops this weekend ↗ CFJC Today details
  34. Sep 25 Organizers eyeing ‘merry and bright’ Kamloops Santa Claus parade Nov. 22 ↗ CFJC Today details
  35. Sep 23 Indigenous Film Festival returns ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ↗ The Wren details
  36. Sep 22 Hundreds drawn to Riverside Park for annual Terry Fox Run ↗ CFJC Today details
  37. Sep 19 Unmuted event an opportunity to learn about spelling-to-communicate methods ↗ CFJC Today details
  38. Sep 18 Terry Fox Run set for Sunday as organizers hope for another record turnout in Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
  39. Kamloops residents turn up in droves for annual Starfish Backpack drive-thru breakfast ↗ CFJC Today details
  40. PUPPY PROTECTION – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  41. Kamloops Rock Choir ready to bring the house down – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  42. Sep 17 United Way B.C. launches fall campaign with Kamloops community breakfast, focus on youth ↗ CFJC Today details
  43. Starfish Backpack drive-thru goes Friday in support of 300-plus Kamloops families ↗ CFJC Today details
  44. 88th Kamloops Provincial Winter Fair celebrates agriculture and community | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  45. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  46. Sep 16 First batch of B.C. law students takes course over bar exam as Ontario mulls switch forbidden ↳ In this roundup: BC Parks is implementing identity verification and account requirements for day-use passes at popular provincial parks including Joffre Lakes, Garibaldi, Mount Seymour, and Golden Ears starting September 22, 2025, following reports of resales and bot activity. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
  47. Sep 15 Final Tapestry Festival to take place at McDonald Park in Kamloops this Saturday ↗ CFJC Today details
  48. RED BRIDGE – Rally attendees invited to bring signs, wear red and make noise ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  49. Sep 14 Cops for Kids scheduled for stop in Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
  50. Sep 12 Sold-out Gur Singh Memorial tournament supports brain-injury survivors ↗ CFJC Today details
  51. Sep 11 Kamloops Food Bank in search of volunteers ahead of fall food drive ↗ CFJC Today details
  52. Sep 10 LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: September 10, 2026 ↗ CFJC Today details
  53. Sep 8 City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  54. Sep 7 iN VIDEO: Armstrong showcases agriculture and community for the 125th Interior Provincial Exhibition | ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  55. Sep 4 What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | September 4-6, 2026 | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A roundup of activities and events happening in the Kamloops and Okanagan region during the Labour Day long weekend (September 4-6, 2026) as summer weather cools. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
  56. ENDING STIGMA – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  57. New Majority focuses on younger voters – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  58. Alpenglow Arts Festival part of five-year event strategy for Sun Peaks – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  59. Fitness in the time of smoke – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  60. Carnival Craze takes over the Children’s Arts Festival – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  61. Tapestry Festival brings the world together in McDonald Park – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  62. Kamloops prepares to welcome BC’s 55+ Games – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  63. Sep 2 City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  64. Aug 26 Kamloops Target Sports Association brings target competition to Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  65. Aug 24 Midget Wrestling Warriors bring Destiny Awakened Tour to Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  66. Aug 22 Young entrepreneurs squeeze big lessons out of Lemonade Day Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
  67. Gardengate celebrates 20 years of flavour, friendship at Summer Salsa Challenge ↗ CFJC Today details
  68. Aug 21 Latin Dance Social Patio Party Brings Salsa, Bachata and Community to Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  69. Aug 20 Team Canada standout Evans teaches Interior Outlaws lacrosse clinic in Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
  70. Aug 14 Dirty Feet Trail Run Series Gets Kamloops Moving Through Scenic Trails | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  71. Aug 8 2026 Dragon Boat Festival Brings Racing, Culture and Community to Riverside Park | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  72. Aug 7 Classic cars take centre stage in Kamloops this August – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  73. Aug 3 Kamloops seniors picnic returns to Riverside Park on August 28 ↗ CFJC Today details
  74. Aug 1 Kamloops Interior Dragon Boat Society christens new boat ahead of festival ↗ CFJC Today details
  75. Jul 23 Lost Earring Project raises over $4,000 for Kamloops Women’s Emergency Shelter ↗ CFJC Today details
  76. Jul 18 Overlanders Day brings corgi races, live entertainment and family fun to Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  77. Kamloops Classic swimmers in fine form in home pool at provincial championships ↗ CFJC Today details
  78. Jul 17 RiverDogs’ glue guys plan to represent city well, chase wins at provincial championship ↗ CFJC Today details
  79. Kamloops sports community rallies to support coach’s cancer battle ↗ Radio NL details
  80. Jul 10 Twin Rivers Strengthfest in Kamloops set for this weekend ↗ CFJC Today details
  81. Jul 6 Kamloops shows off emerging ball hockey prowess as Rivershore Kings secure provincial title ↗ Radio NL details
  82. Jul 3 Kamloops Rock N' Gem Show Returns with Crystals, Fossils and Family Fun | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  83. Jun 29 Miles For Smiles Cancer Foundation Colour Run crosses finish line for fifth year ↗ CFJC Today details
  84. Jun 27 Canada Day fireworks show in Kamloops a go, but weather may still play spoilsport ↗ CFJC Today details
  85. Jun 26 Fifth-annual Colour Run Sunday to help raise money for childhood cancer ↗ CFJC Today details
  86. Jun 25 Go Skate Day gets Sun Peaks’ wheels rolling  ↗ Sun Peaks Independent News details
  87. Canadian soccer fans flock to Riverside Park as World Cup fever takes over Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
  88. Jun 24 Petri and Pape the big winners at the 2026 Y Dream Home Lottery draw ↗ CFJC Today details
  89. Jun 23 ENTERTAINMENT – Music in the Park returns to Riverside on July 1 ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  90. Jun 13 Loewen behold: Former Kamloops Blazers’ captain rekindling love for game on ball hockey floor ↗ CFJC Today details
  91. Jun 9 Pride Week begins in Kamloops with celebration of community, culture and connection ↗ CFJC Today details
  92. Jun 5 Hoops in the Loops basketball tournament down in numbers, high on spirit ↗ CFJC Today details
  93. Jun 4 Volunteers needed for Top of the World Ultra as Run Like a Girl returns to Sun Peaks ↗ Sun Peaks Independent News details
  94. Duck and Run returns to Kamloops to support wetland conservation efforts ↗ Radio NL details
  95. GoByBike week returns to Kamloops, encouraging residents to chose more active transportation ↗ CFJC Today details
  96. Jun 2 STK Fastball Tournament coming to Charles Anderson Stadium ↗ CFJC Today details
  97. May 23 Human foosball players shooting for Guinness World Record with massive game forbidden Castanet Kamloops details

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  • First batch of B.C. law students takes course over bar exam as Ontario mulls switch
    Sep 16, 2026 · details
    ↳ In this roundup: BC Parks is implementing identity verification and account requirements for day-use passes at popular provincial parks including Joffre Lakes, Garibaldi, Mount Seymour, and Golden Ears starting September 22, 2025, following reports of resales and bot activity.
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  • Human foosball players shooting for Guinness World Record with massive game
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Key People, Organizations, and Places

city: Kamloops , Sun Peaks

government_body: City of Kamloops

organization: Kamloops Food Bank , Royal Inland Hospital Foundation , North Shore Business Improvement Association , Kamloops Film Society , Kamloops Arts Council , Kamloops Blazers , Kamloops RiverDogs , Miles For Smiles Cancer Foundation , Second Sons Canada

indigenous_nation: Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc

park: Riverside Park, Kamloops

region: British Columbia

public_facility: Sandman Centre , Riverside Park, Kamloops , Kamloops Art Gallery , Kamloops Museum and Archives , Paramount Theatre, Kamloops , Pioneer Park, Kamloops

event: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation , Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival , Stseptékwles re Sk'elép Indigenous Film Festival

person: Bernadette Siracky , David Eby , Rosanne Casimir

school: School District 73 , Thompson Rivers University

business: Cascades Casino Kamloops

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