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City Welcomes TRU Practicum Students in Launch of Trades Assistant Program for Students Experiencing Barriers to Employment

The students are learning tangible skills that range from planting seeds to using a blow torch or plasma cutter.
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One Million Visits. One Million Adventures.

The City of Kamloops monitors nature park trail visitation using trail counters at 12 different trail heads across all areas of the city and counters at the Aviation Way Rivers Trail and West Highlands Park.
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Enhancing Pedestrian Safety

The City's Transportation Division is taking steps to enhance pedestrian safety throughout the city.
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This is the year to get outside!

Outdoor recreation doesn’t stop when winter arrives, and the City of Kamloops invites residents to explore their community and try new experiences to stay healthy and active.
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CityMap just got better!

The City of Kamloops has recently launched CityMap, the City’s public property-focused online map, with a new, more streamlined interface and added functionality.
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Community Comes Together to Stuff the Bus

Stuff the Bus collected nearly $15,000 in monetary and food donations this December in support of the Kamloops Food Bank.
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City of Kamloops Continues Commitment to Improve Accessibility

In recognition of the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the City of Kamloops would like to celebrate its commitment to increasing accessibility and decreasing barriers for people living with different abilities in our community.
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City Staff Switch It Up

This first-ever employee clothing swap held during Waste Reduction Week collected over 140 items for exchange with co-workers.
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Staff Shout Outs

Have a kudos to share about a City of Kamloops employee? We would love to hear from you!
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Kamloops Fire Rescue Displays Wildfire Protection Capabilities

Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) demonstrated its enhanced wildfire protection capabilities with the newest addition to its resources, the FireBozz fire-suppression system.