Monday, September 14, 2026

☕ Good Morning

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📰 News

More than 250 people came together in Clinton for the community’s first large gathering since residents returned after the Pear Lake wildfire. Saturday’s Clinton Strong rally raised money for the Clinton Wildfire Recovery Fund, which will be administered through the local food bank. Mayor Roland Stanke said organizers ran out of food at the breakfast as residents reconnected and looked toward the long recovery ahead. (CFJC Today)

B.C. and Alberta cattle groups are working together to help producers facing feed shortages and wildfire damage. The program will connect B.C. livestock operations with Alberta producers that have feed, pasture or room to take cattle. The B.C. Cattlemen’s Association says the arrangement cannot replace what was lost, but could give affected ranchers more options during a difficult year. (CFJC Today)

TRU’s Disaster Relief Fund is providing emergency financial help to students affected by wildfires, floods and other crises. The university says evacuation, displacement, property damage and unexpected costs can make it difficult for students to continue their education. TRU is inviting community donations to keep the fund available when students need immediate support. (Castanet)

Former clients of A New Tomorrow say stigma can make it harder for people with addictions to seek help. Participants in the Kamloops recovery program described feeling judged or unworthy of support while using substances. Their comments come as street disorder, mental health and addictions are expected to become prominent issues in the municipal election campaign. (CFJC Today)

Three Kamloops organizations are joining forces for an October fundraiser. Wings Above Kamloops, the Kamloops Firefighters Charitable Society and volunteer search-and-recovery group SRD K9s will hold a Saturday Night Social on October 3. The event includes the launch of the firefighters’ annual calendar, with proceeds supporting all three organizations. (Castanet)

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🏛️ What Changed

Merritt is developing a community resilience framework based partly on lessons from the 2021 flood. The City says the plan will bring together earlier research and planning so local businesses, service organizations and community partners can better prepare for sudden emergencies and longer-term pressures. Merritt also expects the framework to support future partnerships and grant applications. (CFJC Today)

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📅 Events

The Kamloops Events directory has the full week ahead. Here are five options from Monday through Wednesday that were not in Sunday’s picks.

SV Support Source meets Monday at 1 p.m. in TRU’s Old Main. The drop-in offers art, tea, conversation and access to the university’s sexual-violence prevention and response support network. (TRU)

The Dharma Talks Series meets Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in TRU’s chaplaincy office. Multi-Faith chaplain Venerable Gawa Khandro leads a discussion of Buddhist perspectives. (TRU)

Rainbow Rendezvous meets Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Old Main. The biweekly TRU Gender and Sexual Diversity program offers students a place to connect. (TRU)

TNRL’s new Writer in Residence holds a meet-and-greet Tuesday at the North Kamloops Library. George Johnson will share readings from his children’s book Pinky’s Moving Story and his screenplay Boomerangst. (TNRL)

Little Lectures, Big Ideas runs Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. TRU Faculty of Arts speakers will present short public talks on their research and creative work. (TRU)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

☁️ Monday brings increasing cloud with a high near 23°C. There is a chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday before sunshine returns Wednesday with a high near 26°C. The latest AQHI reading was 2.4, in the low-risk range.

No major new highway closures were listed in the latest staging. The City’s maps and apps page has local traffic, construction and neighbourhood tools.

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🎮 Daily Game

Sumplete: cross out numbers until every row and column reaches its target.