Sunday, August 9, 2026

📰 News

A new $5,000 bursary is helping a Kamloops student in recovery continue his education. Local dentist Dr. Ho-Young Chung funded the award through Day One Society for students in advanced programs. Its first recipient, Elijah, is pursuing a master’s degree in counselling psychology at UNBC after nearly five years in recovery. Day One has offered its separate Out of the Ashes bursaries since 2009, and Chung hopes to keep supporting the new award. (Castanet)

Logan Stankoven will share the Stanley Cup with Kamloops next Sunday. The free August 16 celebration runs from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Riverside Park Rotary Bandshell, with speakers, a highlight video, an interview and a large group photo. One hundred attendees will also be selected for an individual group photo with Stankoven and the Cup. (Radio NL · City of Kamloops)

The Kamloops BC SPCA is taking its summer fundraiser to two local wineries. The 19-plus Tail Gate Series begins Thursday, August 13 at Monte Creek Winery with local music, wine and a charcuterie box. A $95 package admits two people, and proceeds support the Kamloops animal centre. The outdoor event runs rain or shine. (Castanet)

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🏛️ What Changed

Kamloops transit fares rise when fall service begins September 6. A single ride on conventional transit or handyDART will cost $2.50, a DayPASS will be $5 and a ProPASS will be $47. Adult and concession monthly passes and student semester passes will not change. School Special routes 70 through 81 and weekday trips on routes 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 and 14 will also return. (KamloopsBCNow)

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🚨 Safety

Crews responded Saturday to a small wildfire about 16 kilometres northwest of Sun Peaks. The roughly 0.3-hectare fire was burning in grass east of Little Knouff Lake, between Louis Creek and Heffley-Louis Creek Road. An initial-attack crew and helicopter were working the fire while Sun Peaks Fire Rescue monitored it; the cause remained under investigation. (Castanet)

RCMP are investigating a possible fatality in the Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland. A Meadow Valley resident reported the possible death, but police and the BC Coroners Service had not confirmed it because hazardous conditions were limiting access. The large Okanagan fire has forced thousands of people to evacuate, adding another reason to check conditions before travelling south. (CFJC Today)

Avoid unnecessary travel near active wildfires and leave response routes clear. Road Safety at Work says smoke, closures and evacuation orders can turn routine trips hazardous. Drivers who must travel should check current conditions, keep headlights and tail lights on, increase following distance, carry an emergency kit and follow directions from emergency personnel. (CFJC Today)

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📅 Events

Find more things to do in the Kamloops Events directory. Smoke remains in the forecast, so check air quality and organizer updates before attending outdoor events.

Lego Club gives families a free indoor activity Sunday. Drop into the Kamloops Library programming room to build and create together. (TNRL)

Sun Peaks Market Day runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Farmers, ranchers and artisans set up throughout the village for the weekly Sunday market. (Sun Peaks Resort)

The filmed stage production of Hadestown screens at 7 p.m. The Tony-winning musical plays at the Paramount Theatre. (Kamloops Film Society)

Blue Collar Overdrive plays Music in the Park at 7 p.m. The BTO tribute is free at the Riverside Park Rotary Bandshell, subject to air-quality conditions. (City of Kamloops)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🌫️ Smoke and a high near 28°C are forecast Sunday. The latest AQHI reading was 7, in the high-risk range, and an orange air-quality warning remains active. Monday brings a chance of showers with a high near 28°C, followed by sunshine Tuesday near 29°C.

Reduce strenuous outdoor activity if smoke causes symptoms. People at higher risk—including children, pregnant people, older adults and those with heart or lung conditions—should take extra care and consider moving activities indoors. (Environment Canada)

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🎮 Daily Game

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