The complex, changing ways Kamloopsians marked July 1 through the decades
Kamloops’ archival photos show how Canada Day celebrations evolved here — from attempts to erase Indigenous and immigrant contributions to the city, to embracing them.
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W7éyle (Moon’s Wife), Crazy8s film fest finalist, explores science fiction from a Secwépemc perspective
Amanda Wandler wrote and directed ‘W7éyle (Moon’s Wife)’ — one of this year’s top-six picks from the Vancouver short film event.
In photos: A look back at Kamloops’ May Day festivities
With a new season set to blossom, the storied — and at times, controversial — history of the city’s longtime spring festival comes into focus.
Kamloops’ oldest parade photos reveal pomp, circumstance and racism at the turn of the 20th century
From a dragon dance to a revisionist ‘centenary,’ these historic parade photos provide a unique window to the young town of Kamloops.
Landing on Fulton Field: Why is the Kamloops airport where it is?
A reader question about the history of Kamloops’ Airport revealed the intertwined story of a working class mayor and a war hero.
Q&A: Local exhibition seeks to redefine your perspective on Indigenous art
The Indigenous Resurgence Project’s Indigenous art exhibition connects artists with no limits on form, recontextualizing the scene, says founder Shay Paul.
Green burials: The right to return to the earth
How green burials could provide a practical and spiritually fulfilling final resting place for Kamloopsians.
Despite violence and resistance, Kamloops constituents are making their voice heard, and you can too
On Feb. 21, members of Palestine Solidarity Kamloops who hoped to hand their petition to MP Frank Caputo were met with a closed sign. They’re not deterred.
What does the future of school food look like in SD73?
An event at The Stir brought together community voices to brainstorm the road ahead for investments in school food in Kamloops. What's next?
Reporter’s Notebook: Craftivsm, crafting for a better future
Reporter Lyssa Martin shares a number of events that helped her learn more about how Craftivism builds connections and catalyzes change.
