Monday, June 15, 2026

📰 News

Kamloops is exploring cooling requirements for older rental units. Castanet reports Coun. Dale Bass’s motion passed 4-3 Tuesday, directing staff to look at whether the city can require existing rentals to keep at least one room at 26 C or cooler. Bass pointed to 19 heat-related deaths in Kamloops during the 2021 heat dome, while staff noted New Westminster recently adopted a similar bylaw. (Castanet)

The Midweek Market is expanding onto Victoria Street starting Wednesday. Castanet reports the 400-block of Victoria Street will close between Fourth and Fifth avenues from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each Wednesday from June 17 to October 28. The TNRD parkade and the Plaza Hotel-area lot will remain accessible from Fourth Avenue and Victoria Street. (Castanet)

TRU hosted B.C.’s post-secondary minister for a tour of its low-carbon energy project. TRU says Jessie Sunner visited the Kamloops campus June 9 and toured work tied to the Low Carbon District Energy System, including upgrades in the Brown Family House of Learning and the future Sustainability Powerhouse. The university says the project is meant to replace aging natural gas boilers with an electrified heating system. (TRU)

Former Blazers captain Jermaine Loewen is back on the floor in local ball hockey. CFJC reports Loewen, a former Kamloops fan favourite in the WHL, is rediscovering his love of the game in the Kamloops Ball Hockey League. (CFJC Today)

A Kamloops teen was sentenced after a bear-spray assault on a city bus. Castanet reports the teen, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, received 12 months of probation and 40 hours of community service after pleading guilty to assault with a weapon in Kamloops provincial court. The incident happened near Northills Centre on June 16, 2025. (Castanet)

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🚨 Safety

Kamloops RCMP are investigating a Sunday morning stabbing downtown. CFJC reports one person was taken to hospital after a stabbing in the 300-block of Victoria Street. Police said the incident appears isolated, there is no ongoing public risk, and officers are collecting evidence and following up with witnesses. (CFJC Today)

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📅 Events

Carnevale brings early-music performance to Kamloops on Saturday. The Castanet listing describes a June 20 evening of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music with period instruments and costumes. (Castanet)

Australian comedian Vanessa Larry Mitchell is bringing a touring comedy night to Kamloops. KamloopsBCNow lists the show as a one-night stop in the city. (KamloopsBCNow)

Celebrating Canada & Community is set for June 30. The Castanet listing describes a Canada Day Eve night at Night Shift with music, dancing and Canadian nostalgia. (Castanet)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

☁️ The week starts hot and mainly cloudy before easing slightly. Environment Canada calls for a high near 31°C Monday, a few clouds Monday night around 18°C, a chance of showers Tuesday with a high near 27°C, and sunshine Wednesday around 28°C. AQHI is in the low-risk range, with sunrise at 4:48 a.m. and sunset at 9:16 p.m.

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

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🎮 Daily Game

TimeGuessr — place an old photo on the map and timeline, then see how close you got.

KamloopsContractors.ca — a local directory for finding Kamloops contractors by trade.