Wednesday, June 10, 2026

📰 News

The former Northbridge Hotel site is becoming 85 rental homes. Construction is underway at 377 Tranquille Rd. on the Kamloops Community Land Trust’s first major project, with the six-storey building about three weeks ahead of schedule and move-ins expected in November 2027. (CFJC Today)

Council has approved the first major build on the Columbia Precinct lands. The 126-unit BC Builds project at 535 Columbia St. includes 26 below-market units, fewer parking stalls under the housing agreement and eligibility for a revitalization tax exemption. (CFJC Today)

Kamloops is sending far less household waste to landfill. A council report says residential curbside diversion has climbed from about 18% in 2021 to nearly 50% in 2025, driven largely by the organics collection program introduced in 2023. (Radio NL)

Western Canada Theatre is looking for a new executive director. The company says Matt Eger has moved on after taking the role in September 2024, a period that included approval of a new performing arts centre under Build Kamloops. (CFJC Today)

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🚨 Safety

A suspicious Mission Flats grass fire was knocked down in about 20 minutes. Kamloops Fire Rescue responded around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, and RCMP later said the fire appeared human-caused but there was no evidence at that point that it was intentionally set. (Castanet)

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📅 Events

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

Ivan Decker brings his Million Dollar Comedy Tour to Kamloops on Saturday, June 13. The listing bills him as an award-winning Canadian stand-up known for sharp timing. (KamloopsBCNow)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🌦️ Forecast note: Environment Canada calls for a chance of showers Wednesday with a high near 22°C, then a sunny Thursday around 26°C.

🚧 Highway 1 bridge work continues between Pacific Way and Summit Drive. DriveBC says traffic is reduced to one lane each way in the westbound lanes until Monday, June 15, with overnight detours from 10:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. and a 50 km/h speed limit through the work zone. (DriveBC)

🚧 Highway 5 has overnight crack sealing between Mount Paul Way and CN Junction Road. Lane closures are in effect in both directions from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday until Friday, June 12. (DriveBC)

⛽ Cheapest gas: Regular is listed at 172.9 cents per litre at Costco on 1675 Versatile Dr. (Castanet Gas Prices)

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🎮 Daily Game

Box Office Game — guess the movie from its box office run, cast clues and release details.

Kamloops Happy Hour — the refreshed site is live with local happy-hour deals searchable by day, time and restaurant.