Monday, June 8, 2026

📰 News

Nutters Everyday Naturals on Seymour Street is closing. The downtown health food store announced Thursday it’s shutting down after 3.5 years — clearance is underway on vitamins, supplements, gluten-free foods, and organic groceries. The space previously housed Safeway and Value Village. (Castanet)

The Paramount Theatre’s 70-year-old boiler is finally getting replaced. The BC government is giving the Kamloops Film Society $250,000 to install a modern HVAC system serving the lobby, offices, and the 450-seat main theatre — part of $6.4 million in Community Gaming Grants split between 50 nonprofits province-wide. (CFJC Today)

Prepare your home cooling plan before you need it. Emergency Preparedness Manager Ty Helgason says the city activates its heat alert protocol when daytime highs hit 35°C and overnight lows stay at or above 18°C for two straight days, with cooling centres and outreach part of the local response. (Radio NL)

Utility work near Overlanders Bridge will slow Victoria Street West from June 8 to 12. City crews are doing underground utility repairs in the 400-block from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, with one of three lanes occupied at a time. (Castanet)

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🚨 Safety

Kamloops RCMP are testing a new app for mental-health crisis calls. Supt. Jeff Pelley says HealthIM gives officers faster risk-screening and de-escalation information, with the app live in Kamloops since May 27. (Castanet)

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📅 Events

Shine Online runs Monday, June 8 for local operators trying to sharpen their web presence. The hands-on content workshop is aimed at business owners, entrepreneurs, tourism operators and community organizations. (Castanet)

A rural dementia-care workshop is set for Thursday, June 11. The PHARR Centre session runs from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for people looking at dementia supports outside larger urban centres. (Castanet)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🚧 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)

⛽ Cheapest gas: Regular is listed at 169.9 cents per litre at Costco on 1675 Versatile Dr. (Castanet Gas Prices)

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🎮 Daily Game

Travle — link the two countries using the shortest possible land route.