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Residents sitting in the grass at Riverside Park watching a drag queen in a bright yellow dress give a presentation

City and Community Come Together to Celebrate Pride in Kamloops

The City of Kamloops, in partnership with Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc, Thompson Rivers University, and Kamloops Pride, proudly hosted a vibrant Pride Open House on Friday, June 12, ahead of this year’s Pride Parade at Riverside Park on June 14.
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Kamloops Residents Pedal Their Way to Success During GoByBike Week 2026

Kamloops cyclists embraced active transportation, healthy living, and community connection during Spring GoByBike Week, held May 30 to June 5, 2026.
This year’s event saw strong participation across the city, with 353 riders logging trips throughout the week—an increase of 38% from 2025.
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Civic Operations Open House Welcomes Record-Breaking Crowd

In celebration of National Public Works and Civic Operations Week, Kamloops residents received an all-access look behind the scenes of the City’s Civic Operations department over the weekend.

Kamloops Transit Heading in the Right Direction

Transit service in the city is improving and riders are taking notice.

Successful Grant Application Supports Ongoing Improvement of City’s Emergency Support Services

The City has received $30,000 through the Emergency Support Services Equipment and Training stream of the Province’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund.
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Supporting Home Energy Upgrades in Kamloops

Learn how a local resident registered for Retrofit Assist and within seven months, had reduced his home energy usage by nearly 70%, while accessing over $17,000 in rebates.
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Outreach Networking and Support Event Brings Teams Together

Front-line outreach teams build stronger connections, share practical tools, and explore new ways to support community members experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Beyond the Ice: User Group Insights Help Envision a True Multi-use Facility

Guided by the voices of the people who will use the facility most, 45 participants came together in a world café–style workshop to share insights on how the new arena multiplex can best serve the community beyond ice time.
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Community Reflects on a Decade of Food System Change at Food and Urban Agriculture Plan Review Workshop

More than 36 community leaders gathered this past October for a workshop marking the 10-year review of the City’s 2015 Food and Urban Agriculture Plan.
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Honouring the Past, Building for the Future

On January 23, 2026, the City revealed plans for a new curling and racquet sports complex that will transform the 700 block of Victoria Street and bring fresh energy to the east end of downtown.