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Who is Louis Creek named after?

The history of Chief Louis Clexlixqen, a former long-time Secwépemc Chief and possible namesake of Louis Creek.

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Volunteer Kamloops seeks support as drop in volunteerism impacts community

Volunteer Kamloops’ Link Program Coordinator Anita Jacobsen says volunteerism breeds a beautiful Thompson-Okanagan community.

Stellar Feels Embodiment owner Vanessa Woulfe sits in a park smiling.
Local dancer supports community wellness through somatic dance

‘When we slow down, we’re able to respond instead of reacting,’ says Stellar Feels Embodiment founder Vanessa Woulfe.

Collecting and connecting: how Barnacle Records came to be

'We want to start conversations': Barnacle Records in Kamloops is a local spot to explore the world through music.

Joseph Jules-Peters (right) and Landon Sekwaw Peters (left) embrace under a blanket. Landon wears a green dress and Joseph is in a plaid vest. There is a tree in the background, just out of focus.
A Secwépemc love story: Couple celebrates vow renewal and baby blessing

Landon Sekwaw Peters and Joseph Jules-Peters wanted to celebrate their growing family and how far they’ve come.

A girl who founded Girls Skate Kamloops shows off her skills on her skateboard.
Girls Skate Kamloops strives to make skateboarding more inclusive

Representation of girls is vital within the male-dominated sport says Girls Skate Kamloops organizer, Dianna Johnston.

A group of people kneel outside with their dogs with a poster that reads Kamloops Therapy Dogs.
How service animals reduce disability barriers in Kamloops (Tk’emlúps)

A service dog owner in Kamloops says more awareness of working animals and their handlers' human rights is needed to ensure disabled residents can get around town freely.

A school zone sign reads 30 km/ hr 8 AM - 5 PM SCHOOL DAYS as a safety precaution within a car-dependent culture
Local pediatrician calls for car-free street pilot at Kamloops schools

School Streets, a pilot program that promotes active transportation and creates a car-free school zone, has been implemented in other B.C. cities.

Faces rendered in black and white embellished with pops of colour set against a yellow background signify the roles each child lost at KIRS might have stepped into in adulthood in Johnny Bandura: The 215
‘They weren’t just a number’: New KAG exhibit honours children lost at KIRS

215 portraits by artist Johnny Bandura imagine how the children lost at KIRS could have lived their lives.

9 sustainable Kamloops stores helping residents reduce waste

From clothing stores that help divert textile waste to refilleries that encourage folks to buy in bulk, here are nine Kamloops businesses helping residents shop sustainably.

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