Tuesday, September 15, 2026

📰 News

More than 50 people have filed to run in Kamloops’ municipal election. The preliminary field includes six candidates for mayor, 29 for eight council seats and 16 for five city school-board seats. Chief Election Officer Alisha Beday said the number of candidates is up from 2022, giving voters plenty to sort through before the October 17 vote. (CFJC Today)

Kamloops businesses and landlords say they have largely adjusted to the sharp decline in international enrolment at TRU. University data cited by Castanet shows about 2,200 fewer full-time-equivalent international students than in 2023-24. Local representatives say a softer economy, cautious hiring and changes in the rental market have made the effects less pronounced than they were at first. (Castanet)

The Kamloops Wine Festival is moving to Western Canada Theatre. Longtime organizer Judy Basso is stepping away after nearly three decades, with WCT taking over as producer. The next festival is set for May 15, 2027 at the Colombo Lodge, and organizers hope to eventually rebuild it into a multi-day event. (Castanet)

TRU will open its Kamloops campus to the community on October 3. The free open house runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with program and residence tours, hands-on activities, a resource fair and free parking. Prospective students can also apply without paying the application fee and enter a draw for a semester of tuition. (TRU)

A gathering at Pioneer Park will mark two years since the Red Bridge was destroyed by fire. The City and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc are inviting people to wear red and bring photos or signs with memories of the bridge on Saturday, September 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. The free, accessible event will include stories, pieces of the former structure and family activities. (Castanet)

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🏛️ What Changed

Jason White has been acclaimed as the next mayor of Sun Peaks. White was the only candidate to file for mayor, while five people are running for the municipality’s four council seats. Residents will still vote for councillors on October 17. (Castanet)

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🚨 Safety

A suspect in a Vancouver convenience-store shooting was arrested in Kamloops hours later. Police say the man was found near a vehicle on Columbia Street West on Sunday afternoon and taken into custody without incident. The store clerk was taken to hospital with serious injuries. (CFJC Today)

Speed Watch volunteers were outside Snine Elementary reminding drivers about the new school zone. ICBC says September crashes involving children are 37 per cent higher than the monthly average across the Southern Interior. Drivers are being asked to slow down and watch for students walking, cycling and riding scooters near schools. (CFJC Today)

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📅 Events

The Kamloops Events directory has the full week ahead. Here are five fresh picks from Tuesday through Thursday.

TRUesdays begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Old Main. TRU Student Life hosts the weekly gathering for students to meet people and get connected on campus. (TRU)

The Wednesday Kamloops Farmers’ Market runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Vendors set up on the 400 block of Victoria Street beside the downtown library. (Kamloops Farmers’ Market)

TRU holds a virtual respiratory therapy information session Wednesday at 6 p.m. The session is for prospective students and people who have already applied to the program. (TRU)

Artist Charlie Napcolors speaks at the Kamloops Art Gallery Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. The free, all-ages talk explores the artist’s work, with advance registration recommended. (Kamloops Art Gallery)

TRU Observatory Nights returns Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The observatory in the International Building opens for public viewing, weather permitting. (TRU)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🌦️ Tuesday brings a chance of showers and a high near 23°C, followed by clearing overnight. Wednesday should be sunny with a high near 25°C, with Thursday reaching about 27°C. The latest AQHI reading was 2.2, in the low-risk range.

No major new highway closures were listed in the latest staging. Weekday gravel hauling continues along Highway 5 between Edwards Road and River Heights Drive through Friday, with trucks and crews working from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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