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Why is the Red Bridge fire so devastating for Kamloops? History has the answers.

By Lyssa Martin, Local Journalism Initiative Reportrer ● Secwépemc ● September 26, 2024

Kamloops’ historic Red Bridge was a ‘culturally significant’ link between the city and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, leaders say.

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Local business owners seek community support as construction and traffic slow sales

By Macarena Mantilla ● Community ● August 20, 2024

‘Small businesses are a linchpin in our city and in our local economy,’ says a downtown Kamloops business owner who has seen a decline in sales.

Gardengate Farm offers more than produce, volunteers say

By Kallan Lyons ● Community ● July 23, 2024

Gardengate Farm, in addition to fruits and vegetables, grows community and resiliency among volunteers.

A little free library in blue is in front of a green yard with three Robert Munsch books highlighted

New crowd-sourced map highlights Kamloops Little Free Libraries

By Lauren Kaljur ● Community ● June 18, 2024

Photo shoes a woman lit by a blue-green neon light. Her face is in frame and the background is fuzzy and dark.

Inaugural Kamloops Queer Film Festival kicks off at the Paramount Theatre

By Shay Paul ● Community ● June 11, 2024

Deepen your understanding and celebrate diversity with the first Kamloops Queer Film Festival.

Two mens traditional Indigenous dancers are framed by the round roof of the Kamloopa powwow arbour. Their regalia is reflecting in the sun of golden hour, and one man has a rod with feathers hanging from it raised above his head.

June is National Indigenous History Month, here’s what’s going on!

By Shay Paul ● Community ● May 31, 2024

Participate in the rich Indigenous history and culture of First Nations, Metis and Inuit people by attending local events.

More than a dozen people are carrying a large carved wooden canoe from the water.

Sx̌ʷnítkʷ Canoe Journey readies for 2024 paddle

By Lys Morton ● Community ● May 28, 2024

The annual paddle offers a chance for connection, education and stewardship.

Three men are standing in the photo, all dressed in men's traditional Indigenous regalia.

Secwépemc Elder, a veteran of the powwow circuit, has built a legacy through dance

By Dionne Phillips Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Secwépemc ● May 28, 2024

Peter Anthony started from the ground up to become a champion dancer, learning about his culture and creating his own regalia.

a woman stands with two small children, their backs all turned towards the camera. They are facing a gallery wall that has acrylic paintings, birch back jewelry, and deer hide drums hanging from the wall.

Q&A: Local exhibition seeks to redefine your perspective on Indigenous art

By Lyssa Martin ● Community ● May 28, 2024

The Indigenous Resurgence Project’s Indigenous art exhibition connects artists with no limits on form, recontextualizing the scene, says founder Shay Paul.

A close-up photo of a fuzzy bumble bee sitting on a white thistle. The background is out of focus.

What’s the ‘buzz’ with native pollinators?

By Shay Paul ● Community ● May 21, 2024

B.C.’s first Bee City, why native plants are important and celebrating our pollinators at the Kamloops Farmers’ Market.