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2010

09 01, 2010 - Municipal Workers Suspended
08 31, 2010 - Kamloops Fire Ban Rescinded
08 30, 2010 - North Shore Transit Exchange Officially Opens
08 23, 2010 - Canada Games Aquatic Centre Maintenance Shutdown
08 19, 2010 - Kamloops Welcomes BC's Best Swimmers
08 17, 2010 - Junior Firefighters Challenge
08 09, 2010 - Canada Games Bid Evaluation Committee's Final Visit
08 06, 2010 - Kamloops Businesses Headed to China
08 04, 2010 - Ministry of Environment Issues Wildfire Smoke Advisory
07 30, 2010 - Kamloops is Games Ready
07 30, 2010 - Fires Banned in Kamloops
07 29, 2010 - Smoking in Natural Parks Prohibited
07 29, 2010 - Evacuation Alert Rescinded
07 29, 2010 - Evacuation Order Rescinded
07 28, 2010 - Kamloops Emergency Social Service Reception Centre Stands Down
07 28, 2010 - Evacuation Order/Alert
07 27, 2010 - Kamloops launches website to support its Tournament Capital Program
07 22, 2010 - Swim to Survive this Summer
07 14, 2010 - McArthur Island welcomes the Bread Garden
07 06, 2010 - BC's First Children's Museum opens its doors
06 30, 2010 - City of Kamloops Welcomes Uji Delegates
06 29, 2010 - Project H.E.A.T. Gets Warmed Up
06 29, 2010 - Riverside Park Lifeguard Service Begins
06 25, 2010 - Property Tax Information Goes Online
06 23, 2010 - Ground breaks at the Rayleigh Slo-Pitch Park
06 23, 2010 - Mainstage Brings Performances and More to Kamloops
06 18, 2010 - Summer Ice Time Available for Kamloops Residents
06 10, 2010 - Local Lifeguards Medal at the Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships
06 09, 2010 - First Outdoor Pickleball Courts Ready for Action
06 09, 2010 - Postponement of Pesticide Treatment
06 08, 2010 - Calling all Cubs, Big and Small, to Come Out and Play
06 02, 2010 - Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth: Notification of Pesticide Treatment
06 02, 2010 - Lifeguards Compete at Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships
05 31, 2010 - Residents invited to "Picnic at the Park" in celebration of Clean Air Day
05 26, 2010 - Ongoing safety campaign promotes "Think Smart and Ride Safe"
05 26, 2010 - Wanted: Mobile concessionaires for Canada Day Celebrations
04 30, 2010 - Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth: Notification of Pesticide Use
04 30, 2010 - New Process for Catering and Concession Services at City Facilities
04 27, 2010 - Free Tree Coupons Are Back
04 22, 2010 - Citizens recognized for their contributions to the community
04 14, 2010 - Students Test their Environmental Smarts this Weekend
04 14, 2010 - Tournament Capital Centre Implements New Parking System
04 13, 2010 - Council Honours Citizens
04 08, 2010 - Court Sets Conditions on a Graffiti By-law Conviction
04 07, 2010 - Olympic and World Champion Speed Skaters to Visit Kamloops
04 07, 2010 - Tournament Capital Welcomes Olympian Annamay Pierse
03 23, 2010 - Public's Input Vital to the Community's Sustainability Plan
03 22, 2010 - Yard and Garden Waste Burning Requires Permit
03 09, 2010 - Pesticide use to be regulated with new by-law next week
03 08, 2010 - March marks success for Canada's Tournament Capital
03 04, 2010 - AED & Good Samritan Saves Curler's Life
03 03, 2010 - Tournament Capital Centre Growth Continues
03 01, 2010 - Spring into the Museum for March Break
02 24, 2010 - Olympic Closing Ceremonies - Free Public Skating
02 24, 2010 - Construction to Begin on the North Shore Transit Exchange
02 08, 2010 - Mayor and Council Seeking Public Input
02 04, 2010 - GamesTown 2010 Community Contest Winners Announced
02 04, 2010 - The Olympic Spirit Continues
01 27, 2010 - BCLC Donates Tickets to Community Contest
01 27, 2010 - Kamloops Makes the Podium for GamesTown 2010
01 21, 2010 - Local Lifeguards Own the Podium at the DB Perks Cup
01 21, 2010 - Safe for the Season Wraps up Success Launch
01 20, 2010 - Advisory for Traffic Disruptions during the Olympic Torch Relay

2009

12 30, 2009 - Countdown to the Olympic Torch
12 29, 2009 - Arena's 60th Anniversary Celebration Draws a Crowd
12 22, 2009 - Memorial Arena Celebrates 60 Years
12 17, 2009 - First Phase of the Hillside Drive Extension Now Open
12 14, 2009 - Kamloops is B.C.'s very first 'Bear Smart' Community
12 02, 2009 - KFR/New Gold FireFit Team Places Second in the World
12 01, 2009 - Bring in the New Year at the Full Moon Masquerade
11 25, 2009 - Community Choirs Return to Kick-off the Holiday Season
11 16, 2009 - Carpooling Makes Great Sense for the Environment and Your Wallet
11 12, 2009 - Community Safety: Advocates of Crime Prevention
11 05, 2009 - Adopt-A-Road Volunteers Clean Up
11 02, 2009 - Rocky Mountain Rangers Artefacts on Display
10 30, 2009 - Olympic Torch Relay Begins in Canada
10 23, 2009 - Kamloops Airport Expansion Project is Complete
10 21, 2009 - Kamloops Fire Rescue Celebrates 125 Years of Service
10 20, 2009 - North Shore Neighbourhood Plan Wins Award for Planning Excellence
10 19, 2009 - City Launches Facilities Sponsorship Program with R & C Media Team
10 15, 2009 - City of Kamloops Undertakes Asset Management Program
09 23, 2009 - Make Plans to Attend World Rivers Day Event
09 14, 2009 - Road Safety is a Priority at Kamloops Elementary Schools
09 11, 2009 - Kamloops Fire Rescue Ranks Number One in the Country
09 08, 2009 - Kamloops to host Mainstage 2010
08 28, 2009 - Noble Creek Boil Water Advisory Downgraded to Water Quality Advisory
08 19, 2009 - 2nd Annual See It! Try It! Do It! Healthy Living Expo
08 19, 2009 - Canada Games Aquatic Centre Maintenance Shutdown
08 11, 2009 - Kamloops in the Running for 2015 Canada Winter Games
08 06, 2009 - Media Director Joins World Masters Committee
08 06, 2009 - Tournament Capital Centre Parking Lot Expansion Project
08 06, 2009 - Lillooet Evacuation Order Lifted
07 31, 2009 - Call for Exhibitors, 2nd Annual Healthy Living Expo
07 30, 2009 - Kamloops to Host Lifeguard Provincials
07 27, 2009 - Wristbands to be Piloted at Canada Games Aquatic Centre
07 21, 2009 - Fires Banned in Kamloops
07 16, 2009 - Flying Phil Statue to be Unveiled
07 15, 2009 - Children's Artwork to be Sealed for 50 Years
07 08, 2009 - Chinese Speed Skaters Return to Train in Kamloops This Summer
06 30, 2009 - City Receives Green Municipal Fund Grant
06 24, 2009 - Lifeguard Service at Riverside Park Begins
06 15, 2009 - City and Interior Health Partnership Wins BCMA Corporate Award
06 04, 2009 - City Streamlines Parking Ticket Payments With Online Option
06 02, 2009 - No Changes to City's Water Restrictions
05 29, 2009 - Residents Invited to Participate in Clean Air Day
05 28, 2009 - City Responds to Water Meter Inquiries
05 26, 2009 - Pine Beetle Drop-off Sites to Close
05 26, 2009 - Bizarre Bazaar Back in Session
05 14, 2009 - McArthur Island Trail Closure
05 14, 2009 - Celebrate National Public Works Week
05 11, 2009 - Call for Artists - Bazaar Makes a Lot of Cents for Artisans
04 28, 2009 - Spring and Summer Ice Time Available for Kamloops Residents
04 27, 2009 - Public Access Defibrillation Training Kicks off NAOSH Week
04 22, 2009 - Celebrate Arbour Day at the Wildlife Park
04 20, 2009 - Join the Friends of Lac du Bois' 2009 Trash Bash
03 30, 2009 - Permits Required for Yard & Garden Waste Burning
03 27, 2009 - Bizarre Bazaar Invites Vendor Applicatioins
03 17, 2009 - Weather Delays Opening of City's Sports Fields
03 12, 2009 - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by 'Going Green' in Carpools
03 06, 2009 - City Partners With Daily News Boogie
03 03, 2009 - A Coordinated Approach to Maintaining a Safe Community
02 18, 2009 - Kamloops Facilities Becoming Safer
02 05, 2009 - Kamloops International Bantam Hockey Tournament Update
01 29, 2009 - Singh Street Reconstruction Project - Open House
01 23, 2009 - Measuring Up Committee Makes Kamloops More Accessible
01 16, 2009 - Shovel Projects Help to Dig Ourselves out of Economic Recession
01 16, 2009 - Southwest Transit Open Houses
01 13, 2009 - Traffic Safety Changes at Tournament Capital Centre

2008

12 17, 2008 - Forest Safety and Recreation Improving at Heffley Lake
12 12, 2008 - Local Business Community Unite to Address the Kamloops Economy
12 12, 2008 - Westjet Touches Down in Kamloops
11 28, 2008 - McArthur Island Sports Field Expansion Project is Underway
11 27, 2008 - Inaugural Meeting of the City of Kamloops Council
11 26, 2008 - Upcoming Forum Needs Public Input
11 21, 2008 - Kamloops Celebrates 2010 Olympic Torch Relay
11 17, 2008 - Public Hearing for Proposed By-law Ammendment for Aberdeen
11 12, 2008 - 2010 World Masters Announces Board of Directors
11 07, 2008 - Kamloops New Construction Maintains Strength in 2008
11 04, 2008 - Boil Water Advisory for Knutsford Hills Rescinded
11 03, 2008 - Kamloops Benefits From Cycling Investment
10 30, 2008 - Boil Water Advisory for Knutsford Hills
10 10, 2008 - City Restructures Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
10 06, 2008 - Kamloops Airport Promises to Keep Services Flowing
10 01, 2008 - ProPASS - Your Permanent Ticket to Ride
09 17, 2008 - Kamloops Museum & Archives Needs Your Stories
09 15, 2008 - Healthy Living Invites People to Enjoy Healthy Lifestyle
09 09, 2008 - Kamloops Second City to Receive Prestigious National Award
09 03, 2008 - City Offers Free Fire Alarms to TRU Students
08 22, 2008 - Kamloops Leads Province in Electronic Home Owner Grant Filing
08 18, 2008 - City Conducts Boating Safety Survey
08 13, 2008 - City Offers More Tree Coupons Starting on Aug 18th
08 07, 2008 - Upcoming Expo Promotes Healthy Lifestyle
08 06, 2008 - New Downtown Hotel and Blazers Agreement
07 24, 2008 - Airport Expansion Project Officially Underway
07 22, 2008 - 1.8 Million in Funding for Transit in Kamloops
07 11, 2008 - 2010 Gymnastics Championships to be Hosted in Kamloops
06 26, 2008 - City Welcomes Uji Sister City Visitors Next Week
06 25, 2008 - West Jet Announces New Service to Kamloops
06 22, 2008 - Kamloops Solidifies Leadership Position with New Visual Identity
06 02, 2008 - China Trade Mission Signs Six Agreements
05 29, 2008 - Site Identified for Women's Rooming House
05 29, 2008 - Top Ranking Chineese Speed Skaters to Train in Kamloops
05 15, 2008 - City Introduces Healthy Landscapes, Healthy Living
05 11, 2008 - Renowned Log Home Builder to Move Museum Cabin Exhibit
05 09, 2008 - Council Honours 419 Squadron
05 09, 2008 - Free Tree Seedlings for Students
05 07, 2008 - Operation Re-Leaf Offers Free Tree Coupons
04 23, 2008 - Arbour Day Celebration
04 22, 2008 - Juniper Ridge and Rose Hill Residents Asked to Conserve Water
03 04, 2008 - City Shortlisted to Host 2010 World Masters Athletics Championships
02 22, 2008 - Kamloops North Shore to Create Spirit Square Legacy
01 31, 2008 - February 4-8 is RideShare Week in Kamloops
01 29, 2008 - Aberdeen Area Neighbourhood Plan Open House
01 21, 2008 - CDN & BC Governments Grant $4.4 M for Noble Creek Water System
01 18, 2008 - Recycling Container Deliveries Begin Next Week

2007

12 21, 2007 - Kamloops Airport Expansion Project Awards Contract
12 21, 2007 - Residents Show Keen Interest for Water Meters
12 20, 2007 - HandiDART Services For the Holidays
12 13, 2007 - City Recalls Annual Calendar
11 30, 2007 - Province Supports City's Bid for 2009 Curling Trials
10 25, 2007 - China Trade Mission Generates Opportunities
10 24, 2007 - City Partners with United Way for 'Loonie Lap'
10 17, 2007 - By-law Prohibits Wood Fueled Cooking Fires
10 17, 2007 - Household Travel Survey to Collect Data for Transportation Planning
09 26, 2007 - No Water for Juniper Ridge This Saturday
09 05, 2007 - Road Safety a Priority With Elementary Schools
08 31, 2007 - CDN Government Funds Recycling in Kamloops
08 31, 2007 - Ban on Outdoor Cooking Fires Lifted
07 18, 2007 - CDN Government Commit $6M to Expand Kamloops Airport
07 18, 2007 - Kingston Avenue Sanidump Opens
07 12, 2007 - City Bans Outdoor Cooking Fires
07 06, 2007 - City Celebrates Opening of Rotary Skateboard Park
06 27, 2007 - Chernoff Foundation Makes Donation to Kamloops Museum
06 06, 2007 - City Prepares as North Thompson River Reaches Peak Level
05 30, 2007 - New Aerial Platform Fire Engine for Kamloops
05 26, 2007 - Kamloops Wins Bid to Host 2011 Summer Games
05 16, 2007 - City Begins Public Consultations to Develop Social Plan
05 02, 2007 - Westsyde Speeders - Three Strikes and You're Out!
04 25, 2007 - City Releases Draft North Shore Plan
04 17, 2007 - Kamloops Transit Introduces Community Buses
04 03, 2007 - Kamloops Brings Home the Gold - CCA Award
03 27, 2007 - Newest Sport Facility Named 'Tournament Capital Centre'
03 13, 2007 - Kamloops Hosts Firefit Championships
03 08, 2007 - Kamloops Commuters Celebrate St Pat's - Go Green
03 01, 2007 - Friends of Communities in Bloom
02 23, 2007 - Kamloops Earns Sport Tourism Community Legacy Award
01 18, 2007 - Venture Kamloops Releases Labour Demand Study Results
01 16, 2007 - Tournament Capital Hosts Women's International Tennis
01 02, 2007 - Property Taxes Don't Increase Like Real Estate Assessments

2006

12 22, 2006 - FCM Grant to Kamloops for Sri Lanka Aide
12 20, 2006 - Kamloops Achieves its First Leed© Certifications
11 28, 2006 - Kamloops Partners to Become a "Showcase" Wireless Community
11 27, 2006 - City Teams with Partners to Launch Westsyde Road Safety Campaign
11 14, 2006 - Over $14 Million for Better Public Transit in Kamloops
11 14, 2006 - $10 Million in Additional Spending Boosts BC Transit Service
09 22, 2006 - City Recieves Communities in Bloom Very Large International Award
09 21, 2006 - City Recieves 'Spirit of Innovation' Award
09 18, 2006 - Kamloops, First in West to Win Pretigious Canada Award of Excellence
09 13, 2006 - Chinese Consul General Visits Kamloops
09 06, 2006 - City Approved Garbage Containers Deadline - Sept 15
08 16, 2006 - Hillside Stadium to Host Univeristy Football
08 16, 2006 - Hillside Stadium Track & Field Open For Public Use
08 04, 2006 - Kamloops Tops Online Home Owner Grant Applications for 3rd Year
08 02, 2006 - Public Urged to Watch for Pit Bulls at Large
07 14, 2006 - World Championship Soccer Exhibition Games Play Here
06 30, 2006 - Canada's U-20 Women's Team to Play China and Mexico
06 30, 2006 - Kamloops Artificial Field First Certified FIFA Recommended 1 Star
06 29, 2006 - Rare 19th Century Painting Returns to Kamloops
06 22, 2006 - City Workers Receive Public Service Award of Excellence
06 13, 2006 - City Launches New Web Site
06 09, 2006 - City Delivers 23,000 New Garbage Containers
05 01, 2006 - Community Input Requested for Citizen Survey
05 01, 2006 - Kamloops Introduces New Crime Prevention Officer
04 26, 2006 - New Tax Formula for Major Industry to Reach Provincial Average
04 13, 2006 - Council Cleans Up For Communities in Bloom, Offers Free Dump Days
03 25, 2006 - $4 Million to Expand Kamloops Airport
01 16, 2006 - Venture Kamloops Hires New Business Development Manager
01 11, 2006 - Southeast Sector Water Extension Completed
01 11, 2006 - Sports Centre Opening Delayed
01 03, 2006 - Property Taxes Don't Increase by Same Amount as Assessments

2005

12 02, 2005 - Mayor-Elect Leads Trade Mission to Washington State
11 22, 2005 - Russian Officials Visit Kamloops Centre for Water Quality
11 09, 2005 - City of Kamloops Breaks Construction Permits Record
10 25, 2005 - City Considers Downtown Heritage Building Purchase
10 24, 2005 - China Trade Seminar to Focus on Kamloops
10 19, 2005 - Website Receives 4,400 Surveys Supporting WestJet
10 13, 2005 - Austrian National Ski Team Selects Sun Peaks Resort
09 29, 2005 - Maclean's Short Lists Kamloops for "Top 100 Employer" Award
09 27, 2005 - City Requests Feedback on City Centre Plan
09 20, 2005 - City Wins 2005 Project Of The Year Award
09 16, 2005 - Downtown Traffic Flow To Be Studied
09 09, 2005 - Residential Curbside Recycling Pilot Project
09 09, 2005 - Kamloops Hosts Provincial Hi-Tech Conference
09 09, 2005 - Rocky Mountaineer Vacations Awarded Top Honour
09 07, 2005 - Kamloops Hosts Ultimate Garden Party
08 31, 2005 - Internet Survey Launched for Transit Plan
08 22, 2005 - Official Grand Opening - Norbrock Stadium
08 12, 2005 - Residential Garbage Container Program Implemented
07 28, 2005 - Orchards Walk - First 'Area-Wide' Energy Efficient Community
07 26, 2005 - New Sponsor For Coliseum
07 21, 2005 - Internet Survey Launched for Downtown Plan
06 28, 2005 - Local Company Wins National Award
06 22, 2005 - Tourism Kamloops Announces New CEO
06 22, 2005 - City Centre Plan Requires Public Input
06 06, 2005 - Walk, Cycle or Ride the Bus for Clean Air
06 02, 2005 - City Crews Respond to Storm Event

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