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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.
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.
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.
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.
Sharps Recovery and Peer Program is More than a Harm Reduction Initiative
In 2020, the City of Kamloops, with support from the ASK Wellness Society, piloted the Sharps Recovery and Peer Program—the first of its kind in our community.
