Sunday, June 7, 2026

📰 News

Hoops in the Loops has the 300 and 400 blocks of Victoria Street closed through Sunday afternoon. The three-on-three basketball tournament is running six divisions from Grade 4 to adult, with proceeds going to the Comeback Season Fund to help local kids cover sport registration and equipment costs. (Castanet)

The downtown business association is asking whether its map should get bigger. The KCBIA is collecting feedback as it considers expanding its levy area west toward Overlanders Bridge and east from 10th Avenue to Highway 5 for the 2027 to 2031 term. (Castanet)

Kamloops-area students say SD73 needs clearer rules for artificial intelligence in classrooms. A District Student Advisory Council report also flagged inconsistent grading, bullying, counselling access and academic advising as priorities for the school board. (Castanet)

Young Kamloops demonstrators are pushing back on generative AI and new data-centre infrastructure. About two dozen mostly high-school-aged protesters gathered near TRU on Friday, raising climate and youth-impact concerns as construction continues on the university’s AI data centre on McGill Road. (Castanet)

City staff say they have no evidence people are being moved from Vancouver to Kamloops ahead of the World Cup. Radio NL reports the rumour was discussed at the June 2 Committee of the Whole meeting, where staff said the question has been flagged provincially but is not supported by trend data. (Radio NL)

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🏛️ City Hall

Kamloops has put the official World Cup watch-party calendar behind its Riverside Park plan. The city says matches will be shown at the Rotary Bandshell, with larger community activation days planned for Canada’s June 12 and June 24 matches and the July 19 final. (City of Kamloops)

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🚨 Safety

Fast-moving water has temporarily shut down Riverside Park canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals. Castanet reports Okanagan Affordable Rentals paused rentals after six teens were rescued from the Thompson River on Tuesday, with the suspension expected to last at least two or three weeks while river levels and debris conditions improve. (Castanet)

Police say a Merritt car-dealership break-in ended in a difficult arrest. Castanet reports four officers were needed, with Mounties saying the man was later held for court. (Castanet)

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📅 Events

Muddy Paws lands at Monte Creek Winery on Sunday, June 7. The vineyard walk is dog-friendly, includes wine and fresh air, and supports the Kamloops BCSPCA. (Castanet)

The Kidney Walk is at McDonald Park on Sunday, June 7. Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. and the walk starts at 11:00 a.m. at 501 McDonald Ave. (Castanet)

The 55+ BC Games torchlighting ceremony is set for Riverside Park. The June 12 ceremony starts at 5:00 p.m. at the bandshell as Kamloops builds toward hosting the 2026 Games. (Castanet)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

⛽ Cheapest gas: Regular is listed at 169.9 cents per litre at Costco on Versatile Drive. (Gas prices)

🚧 Highway 1 between Pacific Way and Summit Drive remains the main traffic watch. Bridge construction continues through Monday, June 15, with single-lane traffic each way in the westbound lanes, overnight detours from 10:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. and a 50 km/h speed limit through the work zone. (DriveBC)

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🎮 Daily Game

Bandle — guess the song from the instruments as they join in, one layer at a time.