Saturday, June 20, 2026

📰 News

A trailer fire on Tk’emlúps reserve displaced residents after spreading to a nearby house. Castanet reports about 18 Kamloops Fire Rescue firefighters were called to a Cree Road property Thursday morning, where a flat deck trailer was fully engulfed and flames spread to a home. No injuries were reported, but the home was left unlivable and emergency social services are supporting those displaced. (Castanet)

City of Kamloops staff remuneration rose 11 per cent in 2025. CFJC reports the city’s annual Statement of Financial Information, headed to council Tuesday, shows the increase followed a 10.6 per cent rise the year before. Corporate Services Director David Hallinan tied the latest jump largely to negotiated agreements with CUPE and Kamloops Fire Rescue staff. (CFJC Today)

Tourism Kamloops’ Freeride Fund is putting $22,250 into local mountain bike trails. Castanet reports the money includes $12,250 for Pineview maintenance and $10,000 to rebuild the Gnarwhal and Pimpernot trails at Harper Mountain. (Castanet)

Animal advocates are warning pet owners about Kamloops heat. CFJC reports the B.C. SPCA is reminding people not to leave dogs in vehicles and to watch for hot pavement, which can burn paws when daytime temperatures climb. (CFJC Today)

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🏛️ City Hall

The City and CUPE have a new three-year agreement. The City says the deal runs from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, with 3 per cent annual wage increases, enhanced vacation provisions and more flexible hours. (City of Kamloops)

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📅 Events

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is hosting a free National Indigenous Peoples Day event on Sunday. Castanet reports the event at the powwow arbour runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with cultural demonstrations, booths, activities, live entertainment and free Route 18 transit. (Castanet)

On Track With Dad runs Saturday. The Castanet listing describes a train-themed outing for history buffs, rail enthusiasts and families. (Castanet)

The Community Rose & Flower Show & Tea is open Saturday. The Castanet listing says the flower show and tea are open to all, with free flower-show entries. (Castanet)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🌦️ Saturday brings a chance of showers and a high near 23°C, followed by another chance of showers overnight around 14°C. Environment Canada calls for sunshine Sunday near 28°C and sunshine Monday near 31°C, with AQHI in the moderate range and sunset at 9:18 p.m.

🚧 Highway 1 paving continues east of Kamloops. DriveBC says eastbound paving is underway between Stoney Flats Road and Old Ferry Road, from about six kilometres east of Kamloops to 13 kilometres west of Chase, with weekday and Saturday lane closures from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until July 17. (DriveBC)

🗺️ Local map pick: Public Art Tour. The City map shows murals, sculptures and other public art around Kamloops.

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🎮 Daily Game

Squaredle — trace words through a grid of letters and clear the daily board.