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Female EcoSmart team member in front of a waste sorting station

Waste Diversion Stations at City Events a Success

With in-person events returning to the community this year, the City has begun to use waste diversion stations at some City-sponsored events.
Exterior shot of Sandman Centre

The Importance of a Cooling Centre in Our Community

It’s no surprise that when summer arrives in Kamloops, the temperatures get hot. From July 26 to August 1, the activated Cooling Centre welcomed 527 guests and 7 pets.

City Auction Sparks Opportunity to Support Sick Kids

You never know what good will come from a thorough spring cleaning. After a massive project to clear out obsolete assets, the City of Kamloops is holding its first ever online auction. It turns out one of the items up for bid caught the eye of a local mom with a special project in mind.

Pollinator Garden Brought to Life

Have you seen the new pollinator garden at West Highlands Park?

ECOSmart Team Ready to Share Sustainability Tips

ECOSmart Team members Alex and Amy are ready to get out in the community to share tips and information on sustainability initiatives.
BBQ

Thank You Local Volunteers!

Sunshine, big smiles, lots of laughs, and cupcakes marked an excellent return to our annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ on Friday, April 22.
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Shout Out to the City's Crime Prevention Program Volunteers

In honor of National Volunteer Week, April 24–30, 2022, we want to take the time to express our appreciation for our more than 50 crime prevention volunteers.
CS Officer with cart

Love Letters to a Job

Being a Community Services Officer (CSO) is not easy. It is a challenging and often thankless role that faces harsh realities and public criticism. This job isn’t for everyone, but those who do accept the challenge do so with open arms.