Sunday, June 28, 2026

📰 News

The KCBIA renewal has a visibility problem as much as a support problem. Castanet spoke with 14 downtown businesses as the association seeks renewal through 2031; seven supported it, one opposed it and six said they did not know enough to comment, while the KCBIA says it has contacted 843 commercial addresses during the process. (Castanet)

A Way Home is aiming much higher for youth housing support. Castanet reports the 10th annual Campout to End Youth Homelessness campaign has launched early with a $150,000 goal, after last year’s fundraiser brought in $60,000 for a new van. (Castanet)

TRU researchers are testing a wildfire early-warning idea. TRU says a computing science faculty member and recent graduate built an experimental prototype that combines small environmental sensors, long-range wireless communication and AI analysis to explore earlier wildfire detection in remote areas. (TRU)

JP Hurlbert made it a 15-year draft streak for the Blazers. Castanet reports the Detroit Red Wings selected the Kamloops forward 23rd overall after a 42-goal, 97-point rookie season in the WHL. (Castanet)

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🏛️ City Hall

A CFJC opinion column is pressing the City on payroll growth. James Peters writes that overall remuneration for City of Kamloops staff rose by about $9 million last year, after a $7.8-million increase in 2024, and argues the trend should matter to residents looking at their tax bills. (CFJC Today)

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🚨 Safety

Kamloops RCMP are looking for a suspect in a Brocklehurst arson investigation. KamloopsBCNow reports two vehicles were damaged in a June 15 fire on Fleetwood Avenue, and police say video shows a man on a white bicycle leaving the area. (KamloopsBCNow)

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📅 Events

Music in the Park starts July 1 at Riverside Park. The City says free nightly concerts return to the Rotary Bandshell through July and August, with performances beginning at 7 p.m. and Wild One and Paisley Groove opening the season. (City of Kamloops)

CFBX has three radio camps for teens this summer. Castanet reports the Sound Wave Youth Radio Camp will run in 10-day cohorts starting July 6, July 27 and August 17, with students learning interviewing, scripting, editing and audio production. (Castanet)

Music for the People is bringing back its music scholarship. CFJC reports the free September 13 event will feature the Kamloops Symphony, Sage Hills Singers, Drummers and Dancers and the Spiritual Warriors, with Rod Littlesky Bandura Music Scholarship submissions open until August 31. (CFJC Today)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🌦️ Sunday is expected to bring a chance of showers with a high near 27°C, followed by a mainly cloudy night around 19°C. Monday looks warmer near 30°C, Tuesday brings another chance of showers, and the AQHI is low.

🗺️ Local map pick: Public Art Tour. If the showers clear, the City map is a good way to find murals, sculptures and other public art around town.

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🎮 Daily Game

Really Bad Chess — solve a daily chess position where the pieces start in a lopsided, chaotic setup.