Friday, April 10, 2026

📰 News

TRU confirmed Thursday that construction has begun on a new AI data centre at 1452 McGill Rd. on campus. The facility is part of Bell Canada’s B.C. network and is designed to capture waste heat to support TRU’s sustainability goals. (Castanet)

The 27th Kamloops Spring HomeShow runs Saturday and Sunday at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre. Over 200 exhibitor booths, local artisans, home improvement, and admission is free. (Radio NL)

The 44-bed North Kamloops shelter on Tranquille Road may close before its three-year permit extension runs out. The property owner says the timeline is in doubt — the shelter has been operating since January 2025 and serves the area’s most vulnerable residents. (Castanet)

The Kamloops Y Dream Home lottery is marking 30 years — but rising costs and competition are making it harder to run. The lottery began in 1996 as a partnership between the YMCA, CHBA, and TRU, and has raised millions for local youth programs over three decades. (Castanet)

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🚨 Safety

A van rolled down a 30-foot embankment on Highway 5 on Thursday afternoon, landing in the Tk’emlúps powwow grounds. Emergency crews responded shortly after 3 p.m. — police and paramedics were on scene. (Castanet)

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📅 Events

Bring your broken stuff to the Repair Café on Saturday, April 11 at McArthur Island. Volunteers will help fix household items — clocks, clothing, small appliances — at the Sports Council Building, 1550 Island Parkway, 10 AM–3 PM. Free. (Castanet)

Grammy-winning country singer Lyle Lovett is coming to Sandman Centre on September 18. Lovett has released 14 albums since 1986 and won four Grammys — tickets are now on sale. (Castanet)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🚧 Hwy 1 (Chase, Shuswap Ave to Notch Hill Rd, 18.2 km): Maintenance through Apr 17, weekdays 7 AM–5 PM. Single-lane alternating traffic.

(DriveBC)