Did you know? Kamloops residents each discard an average of 37 kg of textiles every year. A clothing swap is a great way to recycle any unwanted, gently-used textiles.

Kamloops-Cariboo Regional Immigrants Society offered free yoga to residents in 2023 as a result of a $3500 grant.

In 2023, Kamloops Fire Rescue conducted 87 FireSmart assessments in the community and City staff treated 35 ha of land.

We work together with our community partner agencies, Kamloops Fire Rescue, Interior Health, and the RCMP to take extra measures during extreme weather to provide services and supports for unhoused individuals.

The City’s new book recycling program has been such a success since it launched in November, that two more locations have been added. There are now four locations around the city for residents to recycle their old paperbacks, hardcover books, and textbooks.

Monetary and non-perishable food donations were collected at the annual Stuff the Bus event in support of the Kamloops Food Bank.

Congratulations to the 13 photo competition finalists whose photos have been selected for the 2024 City Calendar! This gorgeous publication is used by thousands of residents every year and showcases Kamloops scenery and culture at its finest.

The City’s new book recycling program has had an overwhelming response in its first few weeks.

Smiles were abound at the November 4 Pumpkin Smash as City staff helped kids smash, bash, roll, and stomp their Hallowe'en pumpkins at the various activity stations. The City composted a total of 2,830 kg of pumpkins from the event.