Saturday, October 10, 2026

📰 News

Kamloops’ unemployment rate fell to 4.4 per cent in September, down from 5.5 per cent in August. The national economy lost 68,000 jobs during the month, while unemployment rates varied widely across B.C., from 9.3 per cent in Kelowna to 5.3 per cent in Victoria. (CFJC Today)

The Mustard Seed will serve Thanksgiving meals to more than 50 guests at several Kamloops shelters. Staff say the gatherings offer people who may be separated from family a chance to share a meal and connect with others. Donations are being accepted to support the meals and the organization’s local work. (CFJC Today)

Kamloops native Logan Stankoven recorded his first NHL hat trick and reached 100 career points. The 23-year-old scored three straight goals as Carolina beat Vancouver 7-2 Thursday. Stankoven reached the milestone in his 188th NHL game. (CFJC Today)

TRU celebrated its fall graduates at convocation Friday. Students from across the university’s faculties and schools gathered for the ceremony and were encouraged to carry their education into work that contributes to their communities. (TRU)

Four Kamloops mayoral candidates took part in CFJC’s televised election debate. The discussion covered homelessness, relations with First Nations, and conduct in local government. The full debate is available online ahead of the October 17 municipal vote. (CFJC Today)

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🏛️ What Changed

Kamloops council has adopted a new three-year childcare action plan. The city has about 30 licensed full-day spaces for every 100 children, well below the federal benchmark of 59. A survey found roughly one in three responding families could not secure care for every child who needed it, with the largest gaps affecting infants and school-aged children. The plan calls for childcare to be treated as community infrastructure and for the city to make it easier for providers to find suitable locations and navigate municipal requirements. (CFJC Today · Radio NL)

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🚨 Safety

The Lillooet Hospital emergency department will close twice over the Thanksgiving weekend. The ER will be closed from 7 a.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday, then again from 7 a.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday. Interior Health says anyone needing emergency care during the closures should go to Royal Inland Hospital, while life-threatening emergencies should always be directed to 911. (CFJC Today)

Two people were arrested after police found a reported stolen vehicle outside George Hilliard Elementary School Thursday morning. RCMP responded before the school day began and coordinated with School District 73 while removing the vehicle. Potential charges are still being assessed. (KamloopsBCNow)

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📅 Events

The Kamloops Events directory has more options through Monday. Here are five picks that were not featured in the last two editions.

A second advance-voting opportunity runs Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The City event page has the voting information for residents casting ballots before October 17. (City of Kamloops)

Kamloops Art Gallery hosts a free Craftivism session Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. The all-ages studio program explores the idea of thriving neighbourhoods through hands-on making. (Kamloops Art Gallery)

The Honest Heart Collective performs Saturday at Bright Eye Brewing with Dead End Drive-In. The touring rock show is an evening event. (Eventbrite)

A sensory-friendly screening of ParaNorman runs Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. The presentation is designed with a more relaxed cinema environment. (Kamloops Film Society)

The Kamloops Blazers host the Portland Winterhawks Monday at 2 p.m. The Thanksgiving afternoon game takes place at Sandman Centre. (Kamloops Blazers)

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🛣️ Roads & Weather

🌦️ Saturday brings a chance of showers with a high near 13°C. Sunday and Monday are both expected to be sunny, with highs near 13°C and 14°C. The latest AQHI reading was 2.4, in the low-risk range.

No major new highway closure was listed in the latest staging. Highway 1 utility work west of Kamloops continues through October 16 with single-lane alternating traffic. The City’s maps and apps page has local construction and traffic information.

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🎮 Daily Game

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