Monday, June 29, 2026

📰 News

Kamloops’ MP says he supports stronger online protections for kids, but has questions about Bill C-34. Castanet reports Frank Caputo, the Opposition public safety critic, plans to review the federal bill over the summer; the legislation would set 16 as the minimum age for social media accounts and create rules for companies behind AI chatbots. (Castanet)

CMHA Kamloops is offering no-cost counselling for Merritt-area flood survivors. Castanet reports the Merritt Resiliency Project, funded by the Canadian Red Cross, is covering counselling for people affected by the 2021 floods until September 30, with video, phone and in-person options available. (Castanet)

Lytton-area First Nations are piloting an AI evacuation-planning tool. CFJC reports Kelowna-based IntelliMass.ai is testing BackRoadIntel with more than 10 First Nations communities, using road-condition data to flag hazards that could affect emergency access or evacuation routes. (CFJC Today)

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🏛️ City Hall

The fall council race has its first new entrant. Castanet reports Brian Andrews, a 38-year-old IBEW Local 993 representative, launched his campaign Saturday with affordability, homelessness, transparency and planning as early priorities. (Castanet)

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🚨 Safety

A charge has been laid after an indecent-act allegation at Pioneer Park. Castanet reports Brandon Lee Schmidt, 37, is charged with committing an indecent act in public after a March 20 incident and was ordered detained after a bail hearing. (Castanet)

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📅 Events

Canada Day Eve at Night Shift is set for Monday night. The Castanet listing says Celebrating Canada & Community is planned for June 30 with a full night of music. (Castanet)

Rockin’ in the Peaks returns July 3 and 4. The KamloopsBCNow listing says the Sun Peaks Centre Stage concert weekend is back for 2026. (KamloopsBCNow)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🌦️ Monday is expected to bring a chance of showers with a high near 26°C, followed by another chance of showers Monday night around 16°C. Tuesday looks similar near 24°C, Wednesday is expected to bring a mix of sun and cloud, and the AQHI is low.

🗺️ Local map pick: Kamloops Trees. The City map is handy for spotting public trees by neighbourhood, species and size.

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🎮 Daily Game

Box Office Game — guess the movie from its weekend box office run, one clue at a time.