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Over 25,500 Volunteer Hours Dedicated to Emergency Support Services

2021 proved to be a very challenging year for many residents in and around Kamloops.
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Missing Dog Returned Home

A simple call regarding a loitering pup resulted in a tearful reunion this week.
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Building Community Together

The recent extreme weather event in Kamloops highlighted the incredible work and collaboration of our social agencies and Community Services Officers to support people experiencing homelessness.
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Community Comes Together to Stuff the Bus

The City, along with BC Transit, collected donations for the Kamloops Food Bank during the annual Stuff the Bus Event.
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Fire Safety Taught by Kids

Fire Prevention Week in October brought creative thinking to the classroom.
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Responsible Dog Ownership

Being a responsible dog owner means keeping your dog happy, healthy, and safe.
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Kamloops Museum and Archives Launches Website

The new KMA website launches the museum into the modern era while preserving history and a platform for history and education.
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Community Climate Action Plan Art Project

Local grade 9 artists interpreted the Community Climate Action Plan's "Big Moves" through art and personal reflections.
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Sharing the Stories of Transit

Meet Haley and Mel and hear their uplifting stories about transit has changed their lives.
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Music in the Park is back for two weeks this summer

North America’s longest running series of it’s kind is back this summer after being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.