Wednesday, April 22, 2026

📰 News

Kamloops council heard a sharp divide over the Pathways shelter extension on Tuesday. RCMP Supt. Jeff Pelley urged council to view the 44-bed shelter at 142 Tranquille Road as part of a broader public safety strategy, while several nearby business owners described ongoing impacts from drug use and violent behaviour outside their doors. The shelter, funded by BC Housing and operated by ASK Wellness Society, is seeking approval to continue operating until 2029. (Radio NL)

A Kamloops cat has been reunited with his family after 59 days and 25 km on the run. The reunion happened thanks to a BC Pet Registry microchip. The BC SPCA notes that about 85 per cent of lost cats and 40 per cent of lost dogs it received in 2025 were not reunited with owners because they lacked permanent identification, or because the registered contact information wasn’t up to date. (KamloopsBCNow)

The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra has launched an international search for its next music director and principal conductor. Applicants have come from Canada, the United States, and countries as far as Azerbaijan and China. Executive director Christopher Young says interviews run through the summer, with three or four finalists narrowed by September. Each will conduct the orchestra during the 2027-28 season before a successful candidate is chosen to begin in 2028-29. (Radio NL)

Kamloops goaltender Hicks has been soaking up the NCAA champion treatment. Hicks, named the national tournament’s most outstanding player, took the ceremonial first shot at a Denver Nuggets playoff game and threw the first pitch at a Colorado Rockies game. Milburn said the Pioneers also met the Lumineers when the Colorado Avalanche hosted them at a home game. (CFJC Today)

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🏛️ City Hall

A six-storey building in North Kamloops has been proposed to house women and children leaving domestic violence. The Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society is working with BC Housing on the project, which would offer second-stage temporary rental apartments. Executive director Allison Mclauchlan said it would be the only housing of its kind in Kamloops. (Castanet)

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🚨 Safety

RCMP had a significant presence in Pritchard on Tuesday after reports of a suspect who may have had a gun making threats. Chase detachment officers were called in around 9 a.m., the Southeast District Emergency Response Team was deployed, and the suspect surrendered without incident after several hours. One person is in custody. (CFJC Today)

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📅 Events

Mind Matters: Brain Health & Wellness Expo — Sat Apr 25. Hosted by the TRU Brain Health Coalition. (Castanet)

The Office Trivia — Tue Apr 28. A pop-quiz trivia night all about The Office, hosted by Embers and People Over Phones Inc. (Castanet)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

Mainly sunny Wednesday with a high of 19°C. Clearing overnight, low near 9°C. No major highway closures locally; DriveBC is tracking scattered maintenance on Highway 1 east of Kamloops.

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🎮 Daily Game

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