Tuesday, June 23, 2026

📰 News

Kamloops RCMP are asking for help identifying two people after a downtown mural was defaced. Radio NL reports police released surveillance images after significant damage was done to a recently commissioned mural in the 200-block of Fourth Avenue. KamloopsBCNow reports repairs are expected to cost about $1,500 to $2,000. (Radio NL · KamloopsBCNow)

A decommissioned school bus being used as a living space caught fire near Kamloops Airport. CFJC reports Kamloops Fire Rescue was called to a commercial property off Farm Road at about 12:30 p.m. Monday, where crews found the bus fully engulfed and had to bring in extra water because of the remote location. (CFJC Today)

Coun. Kelly Hall says he will seek a second term on Kamloops council. Castanet reports Hall is pitching experience and steady leadership as the city faces growth and infrastructure pressures, while CFJC reports Hall said he is not endorsing any mayoral candidate. (Castanet · CFJC Today)

A high-risk traffic stop closed part of Sixth Avenue and Victoria Street on Monday. Castanet reports RCMP arrested a man after officers were asked to check on someone believed to be driving a pickup truck. Police said no criminality was found and the arrest was made under the Mental Health Act. (Castanet)

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🏛️ City Hall

Property taxes are due Thursday, July 2. The City says a provincially mandated 10 per cent penalty applies to unpaid balances starting Friday, July 3, and the City cannot waive or adjust it. (City of Kamloops)

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🚨 Safety

Kamloops RCMP are looking for missing resident Timothy Hughes. Castanet reports Hughes, 50, was reported missing by his sister on June 13 and was last known to have been seen on the North Shore on June 19. Police say he is an avid kayaker known to frequent parks and areas near the Thompson River. (Castanet)

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📅 Events

The Kamloops Highland Games are at Albert McGowan Park on Saturday, June 27. The Castanet listing says the 16th annual event includes Highland dance, amateur drum major and heavy athletics, plus vendors, food, a kids zone and family activities. (Castanet)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

☀️ Tuesday is expected to bring a mix of sun and cloud with a high near 31°C, followed by a few clouds overnight around 13°C. Environment Canada calls for a chance of showers Wednesday near 31°C and sunshine Thursday near 30°C, with AQHI in the low-risk range and sunset at 9:18 p.m.

🗺️ Local map pick: Sharps Container Locations. The City map shows safe disposal container locations around Kamloops.

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🎮 Daily Game

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