Thursday, June 25, 2026

📰 News

Only a few dozen endangered badgers may be left around Kamloops. Castanet reports a ministry-led Badger Connectivity Initiative was trapping and tracking animals in Rayleigh on Tuesday, June 23, with road deaths identified as the biggest threat to a local population estimated at about 20 to 30 mature badgers. (Castanet)

Kamloopa Powwow organizers are preparing for crowds of up to 30,000 from Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28. Castanet reports the 45th annual powwow begins Friday on Tk’emlups reserve, with about 900 dancers and 200 singers expected, plus larger shuttle buses, added parking and stick games at Tyee Ball Park to reduce congestion. (Castanet)

Tk’emlups artist Shay Paul is building a North Shore space for Indigenous artists. The Wren reports Paul founded the Indigenous Resurgence Project in 2021 and created Stinestin Gallery as a small, workshop-driven space where local Indigenous artists can show work, gather and make the professional arts feel more accessible. (The Wren)

St. Anne’s Academy students helped raise more than $2,000 for Miles for Smiles. CFJC reports students held an end-of-year assembly tied to the pediatric cancer fundraiser, which returns to Riverside Park this Sunday with one-kilometre and five-kilometre colour-run options. (CFJC Today)

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🏛️ City Hall

Kamloops council advanced new limits on where overnight sheltering can happen. Castanet reports council voted 7-1 to move bylaw changes forward, citing fire risk, public safety and protection of civic infrastructure, with proposed buffers around schools, playgrounds, water parks and utility infrastructure. (Castanet)

Council also approved a tax exemption program meant to spur development near Kamloops Airport. CFJC reports the YKA-area revitalization tax exemption passed 7-0 Tuesday, with eligible projects needing at least $300,000 in improvements and receiving a 10-year break on the increased assessed value of those improvements. (CFJC Today)

🚨 Safety

One home has been confirmed destroyed by the Saw Creek wildfire near Lytton. Castanet reports the 706-hectare fire was downgraded Tuesday after evacuation orders and alerts were lifted to all-clear, but officials still expect additional losses among sheds and outbuildings as damage assessments continue. (Castanet)

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📅 Events

The Women of Rock is at Sagebrush Theatre on Friday, June 26. The Castanet listing points readers to tickets through Kamloops Live for the Friday night show. (Castanet)

Old Federal Studios is marking the Federal Building’s 125th anniversary on Friday, June 26. The Wren reports the 207 Victoria St. West celebration runs from 4 to 6 p.m., with the artists opening the historic building to the community and offering cake, music and free tacos while supplies last. (The Wren)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🚗 Expect Kamloopa Powwow congestion on Highway 5 from Friday morning through Sunday evening. DriveBC says a special event is planned between East Kamloops and Mt. Paul Way, with delays expected around the powwow grounds. Castanet reports organizers are asking locals to avoid peak arrival and departure windows around 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday if they can. (DriveBC · Castanet)

☀️ Thursday is expected to be mainly sunny with a high near 30°C, followed by cloud overnight around 16°C. Environment Canada calls for a chance of showers Friday near 23°C and cloud Saturday near 24°C, with AQHI around moderate and sunset at 9:18 p.m.

🗺️ Local map pick: Bike Map. The City map shows bike routes, repair stations and bike lockers around Kamloops.

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🎮 Daily Game

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