Past Events

Former NHL Goaltender Clint Malarchuk Speaking Event

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    • From the NHL crease to a fight for his life. 🏒

    Hockey fans may know Clint Malarchuk as the former NHL goaltender who survived a life-threatening injury on the ice in 1989. But his story goes far beyond hockey.

    Clint will share his deeply personal journey through trauma, PTSD, depression, addiction, and recovery, offering an honest look at what it takes to face life's toughest battles and find the courage to ask for help.

    Join us for a powerful conversation about resilience, recovery, and breaking the stigma around mental health.

    Pumpkin Smash

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    • Grab your pumpkins and join us at this free, family-friendly event features games to smash, roll, toss, and stomp those jack-o'-lanterns! Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes one more time. 

    Arena Multiplex Ceremonial Groundbreaking

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    • We’re thrilled to invite you to a Build Kamloops milestone moment marking the ceremonial groundbreaking for the arena multiplex project. This project will significantly expand recreation opportunities in our community—creating new space for athletes, families, fans, and community to gather, play, and cheer together for generations to come.

    📍 Arena Multiplex Site l 2070 Hillside Drive

    🕟 9:30—11:00 am – Speeches, ceremonial groundbreaking, and media availability

    National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

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    • Join Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops on September 30 as we come together to honour Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the families and communities impacted by the residential school system.

    The National Day for Truth & Reconciliation is a day for remembrance, learning, reflection and connection. Everyone is invited to gather at the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Arbour for a day of culture and community.

    Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny – Kamloops Debut!

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    • Get ready, Kamloops! Comedy superstar Jimmy Carr is bringing his brand-new show, Laughs Funny, to Canada for his biggest national tour ever—31 cities coast to coast. Known worldwide for his lightning-fast wit, dark one-liners, and unmistakable laugh, Jimmy is one of the most successful comedians on the planet, selling millions of tickets and streaming to fans everywhere.

    Following his sold-out 2023 tour, Jimmy returns with his fifth and most ambitious Canadian tour yet, hitting major cities and exciting new stops—including Kamloops for the very first time on September 20, 2026!

    Red Bridge Rally

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    • The City of Kamloops and Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc invite residents to gather on the second anniversary of the Red Bridge’s destruction to commemorate the bridge’s history, share what it meant to the community, and demonstrate to the Province, through strong public support, the need to replace this important connection between the two communities.

    Fall 2026 GoByBike Week

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    • Join the community for a week of riding, connecting, and celebrating healthy, sustainable transportation during GoByBike Week! Whether you ride to work, cruise for fun, or roll on any set of wheels, every trip counts. Log your rides, for a chance to win awesome prizes.

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