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Love Your City at community events! The City will have a booth to talk to residents about loving their city at: ▪️ Kamloops Blazers Hockey Game (October 3) ▪️ Kamloops Farmers’ Market (October 10 at 8:30 am)

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 6h

🔥 Upgrade & Breathe Easier! Thinking about replacing your old wood stove? Rebates are available for residents who scrap or upgrade uncertified wood-burning appliances. 🔗 Learn more & apply today: Kamloops.ca/WoodStove #kamloops

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 6h

See a pothole, broken street light, or other non-emergency issue around the city? Help us keep Kamloops safe by reporting it. 📱 Use the MyKamloops™ App 💻 Report online at Kamloops.ca/ReportAnIssue 📞 Call 250-828-3461 for urgent issues

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 9h

Applications for the 2027 Social and Community Development Grants open October 5. Non-profit organizations and societies can apply for up to $30,000 to support programs and projects that strengthen community well-being in Kamloops. 🔗 Read the full details: www.kamloops.ca/our-communit... #Kamloops

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 11h

It’s almost time to get out and vote, Kamloops! 🗓️ Saturday, October 17, is general voting day for the general local election. 👉 Kamloops voters will elect the next Mayor, eight City Councillors, and five School Trustees for School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) Trustee Electoral Area - 1.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 12h

✨ Holiday magic is coming to Kamloops! 🎪 Get ready for daring acts, dazzling performances, and plenty of holiday wonder when Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland takes over Sandman Centre. 🗓️ December 5, 2026 | 6:00 pm 📍 Sandman Centre 🎟️ Tickets go on sale Friday, October 2, 2026, at 10:00 am.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 01/10/2026

The Kamloops Airport Authority Society is seeking applications from community-minded individuals interested in serving on its Board of Directors. 🔗 Submit your application at Kamloops.ca/KAAS. 🗓️ Application deadline: November 20, 2026

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 01/10/2026

September 30 has come to a close. The work isn't. ▪ What is one thing you learned? ▪ What is one thing you'll do differently? ▪ What is one conversation you'll continue? 📷 Tracey Mourre #Kamloops

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 01/10/2026

Have a broken item? Don’t toss it—try to fix it! The Kamloops Repair Café is back, this time in Valleyview. 🗓️ October 17, 2026 | 10:00 am–3:00 pm 📍 Valleyview Hall (2288 Park Drive)

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 01/10/2026

A new Accessibility Map, developed in collaboration with the City's Accessibility Engagement Group, provides detailed trail, pathway, and public washroom accessibility information to help residents and visitors confidently plan outdoor experiences that match their needs and abilities.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 01/10/2026

Over the past 11 days, we've talked about truth. ▪ We've learned about the history of residential schools. ▪ We've shared Indigenous voices. ▪ We've learned about the place we call home. ▪ We've explored local language, culture, and the collective Calls to Action. 📷 Amrit Singh Samra

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 30/09/2026

How do you talk to children about Reconciliation, start with what they already know. ▪️ Ask what they think September 30 means. ▪️ Listen to their questions. ▪️ Use reliable, age-appropriate resources. ▪️ Make space for feelings. ▪️ Keep the conversation going beyond September 30.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 30/09/2026

Can't make it to an event? Put on your headphones. Watch the Remembering the Children broadcast live online ▪️ www.aptntv.ca/ndtr/ ▪️ www.aptn.org/media-centre...

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 30/09/2026

What if a story could change the way you see the place you call home? In this story of Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc, Kenthen Thomas of the Secwépemc Nation shares the story of Coyote and the Kúkwpi7 tree—a story of love, connection, and kinship with all living things.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 30/09/2026

The City of Kamloops and Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc are once again coming together to support community learning, healing, and reflection for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 🗓️ September 30, 2026 | 11:00 am–4:00 pm 📍 Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc Arbour (345 Powwow Trail)

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 30/09/2026

Today, we remember and honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. ✨ Today is an opportunity to listen, reflect, and learn.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 30/09/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Kamloops City Council honours the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 29/09/2026

For more than 30 years, the Indian Residential School Survivors Society has supported Residential School Survivors, their families, and Indigenous communities through culturally grounded wellness, emotional, cultural, and crisis support services.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 29/09/2026

Consider this: City Council members are elected to reflect their community’s priorities. Casting a ballot is a powerful yet simple way to advocate for yourself, your family, and your community.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 29/09/2026

In recent days, many in our community have been disturbed by reports of racist and white nationalist activity in Kamloops and on Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc lands. Hate, racism, and intimidation have no place here. 📷 Jennifer Jones

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 29/09/2026

On September 19, the City of Kamloops and Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc welcomed residents, community leaders, and partners to Pioneer Park to mark the second anniversary of the loss of the Red Bridge and reaffirm the importance of restoring this historic connection.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 29/09/2026

Tune in to the City's Committee of the Whole meeting today at 10:00 am. 🔗 Watch via Zoom (kamloops.ca/VirtualCouncil) or Youtube (youtube.com/@CityofKamlo...). #Kamloops

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 28/09/2026

Hear from Vernie Clement, Associate Director, Office of Indigenous Education at Thompson Rivers University, as he shares what TRU is doing towards Reconciliation from words to actions.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 28/09/2026

The City's Electrical Unit is conducting street light inspections and repairs throughout all neighbourhoods within the city until October 8. 👉 To minimize daytime traffic disruptions and keep our crews safe, this maintenance is scheduled for weekday evenings (7:00 pm to 11:00 pm nightly).

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 28/09/2026

🔔 Reminder for Mail Ballot Packages Electors who want their mail ballot package mailed out to them by Canada Post must submit their application form by the end of the day on October 1, 2026.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 28/09/2026

The City of Kamloops stands in unity with our neighbours at Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc. There is no place for hate in Secwepemcúl’ecw. As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we learn from those who have cared for this valley since time immemorial.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 28/09/2026

Before you hop on an e-scooter, make sure you know the rules. 🛴 ❌ No riders under 16. ⛑️ Helmets are required. 🚶 No riding on sidewalks. 👤 One rider per e-scooter. Not following the rules can result in fines and, more importantly, put you and others at risk.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 28/09/2026

Last call for photos! 📸 You’ve only got a couple of days left to submit your shots for the 2027 City Calendar. 👉 Selected photographers will receive recognition and a one-month Family Pass to the Tournament Capital Centre. 🗓️ Submit by September 29, 2026, at 4:30 pm.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 27/09/2026

How do we support someone else's learning about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? ✨ Maybe you learned something this week that you didn't know before. ✨ Maybe it changed the way you think about where you live. ✨ Maybe it raised a question.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 26/09/2026

Some stories are difficult to hear. That doesn't mean we should turn away. 👉 The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation preserves the statements, documents, and records entrusted to it by Survivors.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 25/09/2026

✨ Let’s learn some words together. Language carries culture, identity, teachings, and connection to the land. Residents are encouraged to explore FirstVoices to learn more about Indigenous languages, including Secwepemctsín, the language of the Secwépemc people.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 25/09/2026

♻️ Recycling flexible plastics just got easier! Pop by our monthly flexible plastics recycling pop-up, coming to a different spot around the city on the last Sunday of every month. Next stop: 🗓️ September 27 | 📍 Westsyde Centennial Park | ⏰ 10:00 am–2:00 pm 🔗 Kamloops.ca/RecyclingPopUp #Kamloops

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 25/09/2026

Save the date. The City of Kamloops and Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc are once again working together to support community learning, healing, and reflection for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 🗓️ September 30, 2026 | 11:00 am –4:00 pm 📍 Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc Arbour (345 Powwow Trail)

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 25/09/2026

The City’s Civic Construction crew will be upgrading the transit stop at Aberdeen Drive and Drummond Court from September 28 to October 1.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 24/09/2026

Two elections in October?! Understanding the different roles and responsibilities of municipal and provincial governments is more important than ever so you can make informed decisions and vote with confidence. The City has resources available for residents to learn who does what.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 24/09/2026

👉 The rivers meet here, as do its people. Stories here go back thousands of years, since time immemorial. 👉 Learning the Indigenous history of where we live is part of moving forward together in reconciliation. 🔗 Learn more: tkemlups.ca/our-history/ #Kamloops

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 24/09/2026

👉 The word “Kamloops” is the English translation of the Secwépemc word “Tḱemlúps”, meaning "where the rivers meet," and for centuries, this has been the home of the Tḱemlúpsemc, the "people of the confluence."

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 24/09/2026

Before Kamloops had its name, the area already had a story. The City of Kamloops is located on Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc territory, within the unceded ancestral lands of the Secwépemc Nation.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 24/09/2026

Heading to the Children’s Arts Festival on Saturday, September 26? Event participants can show their free family bus pass and ride transit for free all day on all routes. 👉Leave the car at home, hop on transit, and enjoy the festival! 🔗 Download your pass: kamloopsarts.ca/wp-content/u... #Kamloops

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 24/09/2026

Join Sparky the Dog and the crews at Kamloops Fire Rescue for two FREE community BBQs this September! 🗓️ September 26 - Fire Station No. 6 (Dallas) 🗓️ September 27 - Fire Station No. 2 (Tranquille) ⏰ 11:00 am–2:00 pm

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 24/09/2026

Crews will complete emergency expansion joint repairs on the 8th Street bridge between Ord Road and Halston Avenue on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 24/09/2026

Your local government impacts your daily life more than any other level of government. 👉 From roads and parks to recreation and local planning, municipal decisions help shape the community you live in every day. ✨ Understanding how local government works is the first step to getting involved.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 23/09/2026

Halfway there, Kamloops. Keep riding! 🚲 Every ride you log during GoByBike Week, September 19 –25, brings you closer to winning awesome prizes and helps celebrate active, sustainable transportation in our community.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 23/09/2026

Reconciliation is more than remembering. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission created 94 Calls to Action. 👉 They call on governments, organizations, and individuals to make meaningful changes to address the legacy of residential schools and advance reconciliation.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 23/09/2026

👉 Answer: False! Glass jars and bottles are NOT accepted in curbside recycling. Take them to a recycling depot. 📍 Columbia Bottle Depot – Sahali (963 Camosun Crescent) 📍 Lorne Street Bottle Depot (270 Halston Ave)

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 23/09/2026

True or False❓ Glass jars and bottles can go in the blue recycling cart.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 23/09/2026

Following work earlier this year that previously disturbed areas of Kenna Cartwright Nature Park at Bunker Road, additional restoration work will occur this week, beginning Thursday, September 24, at 7:00 am.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 23/09/2026

Today is National Tree Day, a great opportunity to appreciate the trees that make our city greener, healthier, and more beautiful. To celebrate, explore the City’s Urban Tree Tour, a self-guided tour featuring more than 20 unique and remarkable trees throughout Kamloops. 📷 Kristin Nekrash

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 22/09/2026

Orange Shirt Day began with Phyllis Webstad's story of arriving at residential school wearing a new orange shirt that was taken away from her. Today, orange is a reminder of the loss of culture, freedom, and identity experienced by Indigenous children in residential schools. Every Child Matters.

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 22/09/2026

The City will refurbish the Soccer 7 field at McArthur Island this week and into next week as part of its ongoing asset management program. Following the work, the field will be closed for the remainder of the season.

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