After being damaged by fire in 2024, St. Andrew's on the Square is being restored to its pre-fire condition with upgrades that improve safety, accessibility, and functionality—all while preserving its historic charm. 🔗 Learn more: www.kamloops.ca/our-communit... #Kamloops #KamloopsNewsRelease

Have your say! As the Arena Multiplex project moves into its next phase, we’re seeking input from Kenna Cartwright Nature Park users and neighbours. Your feedback will help us understand how the park is used today and how an arena next to it could enhance the overall experience. 👇

The bridge feels bumpier than before—why? It may come down to perspective. Some drivers notice improvements, while others may not. A few joints were removed, creating fewer disruptions overall and a generally smoother drive. 👇

🌳 Did you know? Urban trees in Kamloops parks, trails, and neighbourhoods do more than provide shade. They also: ✔️ Remove carbon dioxide and absorb pollutants ✔️ Reduce energy use ✔️ Boost property values ✔️ Support health, well-being, and community vibrancy

🌿 Indigenous Vendor Showcase 🌿 Join us for an Indigenous vendor showcase, hosted in collaboration with Sc̓wén̓wen Economic Development Corp, BCLC, City of Kamloops, and Thompson Rivers University. 👇

Where do glass bottles and jars go? There is no curbside collection for this item. Recycle bottles and jars for free at a Recycle BC depot. 👉 No need to remove labels. It’s that easy! 📍 Columbia Bottle Depot (963 Camosun Crescent) 📍 Lorne Street Bottle Depot (270 Halston Ave)

Why does the project feel slow? ✔ It’s actually right on schedule. Each step—demolition, prep, construction, and finishing—must occur in order to ensure long-term durability.

Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) have been detected in Kamloops. These beetles pose a risk to lawns, parks, green spaces, and crops. Since they can't fly far on their own, spread happens mainly through human activities.

Kamloops Fire Rescue is attending a scene in the 1100 block of Ord Road and traffic is currently closed in both directions. Motorists are asked to find an alternate routes and avoid the area.

Applications for the City of Kamloops’ 2026 Social and Community Development Grants will open on October 3. Non-profit organizations and societies are invited to apply for up to $30,000 in funding for initiatives that support the Kamloops Social Plan or Council Strategic Plan.

✨ Culture Days is here! From September 19 to October 12, enjoy three weeks of free arts and culture activities. 👉 October 1–6 Highlights ▪ Magic the Gathering ▪ Teeny Tiny Storytime ▪ Writers Circle with Katherin Edwards ▪ Storytime & Craft ▪ Walking Tour: Historic Downtown Corridor 👇

With traffic so backed up, how are emergency vehicles getting through? Emergency services were involved in the planning process and the development of traffic control plans. They have adjusted their response strategy to adapt to the current conditions.

The City is developing a Child Care Action Plan to better understand the needs of families with children aged 12 and under. While child care is a provincial responsibility, the City plays a key role in supporting local solutions through planning, partnerships, and advocacy.

The City is updating KAMPLAN—the document that guides and shapes how our community grows—to address population growth and anticipated housing needs for the next 20 years. 👉 The draft KAMPLAN 2025 is posted for review and public comment until October 1.

Last year, these local high school students (grades 10–12) served on Junior Council, acting as a youth mirror of City Council. They reviewed reports, discussed key issues, and shared recommendations to ensure youth perspectives shaped important decisions. 👇

We are pleased to announce that transit will be free on Route 18 on Tuesday, September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 👉 This is to support the community event at the Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc arbour (10 am–3 pm).

As work continues on the Overlanders Bridge, many are asking for an update on the status of the Red Bridge replacement. ✨ Planning is underway to explore options for reconnecting Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc lands. 👇

#Facility_Friday spotlight: Kenna Cartwright Nature Park 🌲 We’ve installed a brand-new sign kiosk at the Hillside Drive trailhead in Kenna Cartwright Nature Park, just one of the many ways the City helps keep our community’s facilities welcoming and accessible. #Kamloops

Here’s what to expect on City roads the week of September 29, 2025: 👉 BC Hydro crews will upgrade Hugh Allan Dr & Pacific Way from early Oct–late Nov. Rotating road closures will occur in Oct for safety; Nov work affects pedestrians & cyclists. Stay safe & plan ahead. More info: Kamloops.ca/Kammute

Did you know that our multi-sport programs are designed to foster physical literacy. Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life. #DidYouKnow_Thursday #Kamloops

BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are offering free transit for cyclists during GoByBike Week from September 27 to October 3, 2025. ✅ Show your bike helmet or use the bus bike rack to ride for free. ✅ All buses are equipped with bike racks (space is limited).

Why can't books go in curbside recycling carts? Even though they’re made of paper, hardcover and softcover books are considered durable goods, not residential paper or packaging, so they aren’t accepted in the curbside program.

While child care is a provincial responsibility, the City plays a vital role in supporting local solutions through planning, partnerships, and advocacy. 👇

⏳ Just one week left to share your feedback. 🍷 Until October 1, 2025, adults 19+ can responsibly enjoy their own beverages in the designated area around the Rotary Bandshell at Riverside Park, daily from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 👇

Why isn’t work on Overlanders Bridge happening 24/7? 🔹 Current hours are 5:00 am–3:00 pm, Monday–Saturday (with adjustments during extreme heat). 🔹 Quality depends on time and temperature as materials need warmer daytime conditions to cure properly. 👇

✨ Culture Days is here! From September 19 to October 12, enjoy three weeks of free arts and culture activities. 👉 September 25–30 Highlights ▪ Storytime & Craft ▪ Senior Life Stories ▪ Intro To Dungeons and Dragons ▪ Fibre Fun ▪ Storytime ▪ Family Art Saturday

📢 The City is updating KAMPLAN,the guiding document for community growth. On September 9, staff presented the draft KAMPLAN 2025 to Council. This version reflects feedback received during public engagement in the spring.

🍂 Happy Fall, everyone! Our parks are almost ready to be filled with beautiful fall colours. Spot something off in our parks? Report it to the City! 👉 Common issues include: ▪ Weed maintenance ▪ Litter pickup ▪ Washroom maintenance ▪ Amenities (vandalism, water parks, broken equipment)

You're invited! Join us for the grand opening of Kamloops’ new mini rink at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre on Thursday, October 9, from 4:15 pm to 6:15 pm. ▪ ribbon-cutting ceremony ▪ free public skate (rentals available, first-come, first-served) ▪ light refreshments ▪ prizes and giveaways

The City continues to expand its use of the Voyent Alert! emergency notification system, with resident subscriptions growing to 28,488 by the end of 2024—a 7.4% increase from 2023.

🔔 Reminder: Due to staffing shortages, the Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre is closed weekday mornings until further notice. Weekend hours remain unchanged. 👉 Closure will be reevaluated November 1. We apologize for any inconvenience. 🔗 Check updated schedules here: Kamloops.ca/WestsydePool

Update – Monday, September 22: The scheduled concrete pour has been postponed and will now take place on Friday, September 26.

Today, we pause to reflect on the loss of the historic Red Bridge, a structure that since 1936 has connected the City of Kamloops and Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc. More than the wood structure, the bridge represented a vital link, culturally, socially, and economically, between our communities.

🚲 GoByBike Week is back in Kamloops. Join us in celebrating health, wellness, sustainability, and the joy of biking. 📍 Kick-off: Sat, Sept 27 | 8:30 am–12:30 pm | Kamloops Farmers’ Market 🍎 Free refreshments, swag, and cycling-inspired prizes

Want to see what the new Arena Multiplex could look like? Come meet the project team and explore the exciting plans! 📅 When: September 20 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm 📍 Where: Kenna Cartwright Parking Lot, 2070 Hillside Drive 💬 Your input matters! 🔗 Learn more: LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca/ArenaMultiplex #Kamloops

Here’s what to expect on City roads the week of September 22, 2025: 👉 The Vicars Road/ Kelly Douglas Road intersection will be closed overnight from September 24 at 9:00 pm to September 25 at 5:00 am for road marking upgrades.

#Facility_Friday Spotlight: Pleasant Street Cemetery Pleasant Street Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 7,000 people. Each headstone stands as a memorial, but also as a piece of history, telling the story of global events and how they touched the lives of Kamloops residents.

The next step of the Riverside Park Skating Facility project is the concrete pour, scheduled for Monday, September 22. 👉 A high volume of concrete trucks will be accessing the site. 👇

🍂 As we move into fall, it’s important to remember that water conservation is a year-round effort. Even though demand drops after summer, conserving water helps protect ecosystems, supports river levels for fish and aquatic species, and reduces the energy needed to pump, treat, and distribute water.

BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are pleased to announce free transit service for those attending the Children’s Art Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025. 👇

✨ Culture Days is here! From September 19 to October 12, enjoy three weeks of free arts and culture activities. 👇

Did you know that forest bathing is a way of immersing oneself in nature in a slow manner and using the senses to connect with oneself and the natural world. It is not a hike or a naturalist walk, but a way to slow down and find connection with the present moment.

✨ Culture Days is back! From September 19 to October 12, 2025, discover a celebration of arts, culture, and creativity happening right here in Kamloops and across Canada. ✅ Free for everyone ✅ Hands-on experiences ✅ Barrier-free access to arts & culture

4th Avenue in the coming days: Starting tomorrow (Thursday, September 18), a closure will be in effect from the southern sidewalk on Seymour Street up to St. Paul Street. 👇

Join us at Kenna Cartwright Nature Park parking lot on September 20, 10:00 am–12:00 pm, to meet the arena multiplex project team, explore exciting plans, and share your thoughts. 👉 Your input shapes the future of Kamloops. 🔗 Learn more: LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca/ArenaMultiplex #Kamloops #BuildKamloops

The City of Kamloops is excited to share the schedule of programs and events for Culture Days, which will take place between September 19 and October 12, 2025.

⛸️ Schedule Update: Due to a staffing shortage, Preschool Skate (9:30–10:30 am) and Senior Skate (10:45–11:45 am) at Memorial Arena are cancelled on September 16. 🔗 For the latest skating schedules, visit Kamloops.ca/Skate. #Kamloops #KamloopsNotice

☀ Good news, Kamloops! With warm weather in the forecast, these water parks will stay open until Sunday, September 21, following the same daily schedule as last week: ▪ Albert McGowan Park ▪ Westsyde Centennial Park ▪ McDonald Park

The basketball courts at MacDonald Park will be closed to the public on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, for a basketball tournament. 👉 The courts will reopen on Monday, September 15. #Kamloops #KamloopsNotice

💧 Are you curious about how Kamloops uses and manages water? Explore tips, resources, and initiatives that help us all conserve this vital resource. 🔗 Learn more: Kamloops.ca/WaterUse #Kamloops #WaterUse