Thursday, June 11, 2026

📰 News

Kenna Village is moving ahead after a unanimous council vote. Kamloops council approved the rezoning and OCP changes for a scaled-back 900-home development near Kenna Cartwright Park after a public hearing that ran more than three hours. The plan now focuses on mixed-use housing and light industrial space, with debate also touching on possible future AI data centre interest on the site. (Castanet)

A related KRCC-area development also cleared council. CFJC reports the developer lowered the residential count from 1,350 to 900 units and dropped heavy-industry plans before council sent the revised mixed-use proposal through after Tuesday’s lengthy public hearing. (CFJC Today)

Sun Rivers residents want answers on stalled Highway 5/Shuswap Road upgrades. The Community of Sun Rivers Owners’ Association says it has not had an update from the developer since November, while traffic backups have grown since the Red Bridge loss and nearby development. The board represents about 1,000 homes and says the uncertainty is affecting the neighbourhood’s reputation and economic well-being. (Castanet)

West-side gardeners have a new Japanese beetle containment zone to watch. Officials have expanded restrictions after hundreds of the invasive beetles were found last year. The pest can damage lawns, gardens and food plants, and movement of plant material is restricted inside containment areas. (CBC)

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🏛️ City Hall

Free FIFA World Cup watch parties start June 11 at Riverside Park. The City says all 104 matches will be shown on a large screen at the Rotary Bandshell through the July 19 final, with community activation days adding food trucks, live music, giveaways and football-themed activities. (City of Kamloops)

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🚨 Safety

RCMP are investigating after a senior was assaulted at Lansdowne Transit Exchange. Police say a man in his 70s was punched while waiting for a bus on the morning of June 5, and a friend told Castanet the 75-year-old victim required surgery. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000. (Castanet)

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📅 Events

The Kamloops Tattoo Show runs June 12 to 14 at McArthur Island. Tourism Kamloops lists the second-year event at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, with live tattooing, art showcases, vendors, food trucks and a skate park competition. (Tourism Kamloops)

The NorthPaws have a home stand at Norbrock Stadium. Tourism Kamloops lists a June 11 game against the Port Angeles Lefties, followed by June 12 to 14 games against the Walla Walla Sweets. (Tourism Kamloops)

Encore! The KSO at 50 opens June 12 at Kamloops Museum & Archives. The exhibition runs through January 2, 2027, celebrating 50 years of the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra with artifacts, images, interactive displays and related programs. (Tourism Kamloops)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🌦️ Thursday’s forecast calls for a chance of showers and a high near 25°C, with AQHI in the low-risk range and sunset at 9:13 p.m.

🚧 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 at 7:00 a.m., with speed reduced to 50 km/h and overnight detours from 10:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. (DriveBC)

⛽ Cheapest gas: GasBuddy lists regular at 169.9 cents per litre at Costco on 1675 Versatile Dr., reported about two hours before this update. (GasBuddy)

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