Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📰 News

The Red Bridge rebuild is finally moving — designs go public in June. The province will share preferred options at public engagement sessions next month, with a full project timeline and next steps in the fall. Geotechnical and archaeological field work along both riverbanks starts this month, with a drilling rig on site this summer. The city and Tk’emlúps are asking residents to show up to both sides’ engagement forums in force. (Castanet)

Kamloops marks ten years of the toxic drug crisis. Advocates and support workers gathered Tuesday to reflect on a decade since BC declared a public health emergency, calling on governments to move forward on evidence-based solutions. “We can’t keep doing what we’re doing,” said Troylana Manson, who lost her son Aaron in April 2021. (CFJC Today)

A man was apprehended after an armed standoff in Brocklehurst Tuesday morning. RCMP were called around 5:45 a.m. for a report of a man with a gun near Tranquille Road and 13th Street, prompting a large police presence and urging residents to stay away. The scene was cleared by about 9 a.m. (Castanet)

The fourth rink at the Dufferin multiplex may never get built — at least not upfront. City staff told the Build Kamloops committee Monday that the $154M budget only supports three ice sheets, and a phased approach would defer the fourth rink to a later date. A court challenge to the original borrowing approval and project additions have eaten roughly $5 million in time and cost. (CFJC Today)

Kamloops marks ten years of the toxic drug crisis. Advocates and support workers gathered Tuesday to reflect on a decade since BC declared a public health emergency, calling on governments to move forward on evidence-based solutions. “We can’t keep doing what we’re doing,” said Troylana Manson, who lost her son Aaron in April 2021. (CFJC Today)

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🚨 Safety

A Kamloops salesman received six months of house arrest after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting an intoxicated co-worker following a night of drinking. The 58-year-old and the victim are still employed at the same Kamloops business. (Castanet)

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📅 Events

The 15th Annual Chris Rose Walk for Autism is this Saturday. Registration starts at 10 AM at the Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism (1111 Tranquille Rd), with the walk running until 1 PM. All funds raised stay local to support programs for children, youth, and adults in the Kamloops autism community. (KamloopsBCNow)

Katherine Dowling brings a solo performance to Kamloops on April 25. The evening promises clarity, emotional depth, and refined technique — check the listing for venue details. (KamloopsBCNow)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🚫 Highway 1: Utility work between Thompson River Dr and Deadman-Vidette Rd for 1.6 km. Until Fri Apr 17.

🚫 Highway 1: Maintenance between Shuswap Ave and Notch Hill Rd for 18.2 km (Chase to 18 km west of Tappen). Until Fri Apr 17 at 5:00 PM PDT.