Cirque du Soleil comes to Kamloops

This fall, prepare for awe-inspiring entertainment as the world-renowned circus act Cirque du Soleil comes to Kamloops, September 1 to 5.
The international cast of 55 performers and musicians from 17 countries will do eight performances of the well-loved production of Alegria at the Interior Savings Centre.
Alegria, which means happiness, joy and jubilation in [...]

Wildfire smoke advisory for Kamloops

The Ministry of Environment has continued a Smoke Advisory for Kamloops and surrounding areas because of forest fire smoke that is affecting the area. Smoke concentrations will vary widely as winds, fire behaviour and temperature change. This situation is expected to persist for the next 24 hours.
Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. If you are experiencing any [...]

Get interactive at X Fest’s The Rocky Horror Show

Don’t miss out on your chance to see Twelfth Night or What You Will and The Rocky Horror Show.
Next Wednesday, Aug. 4, join Project X Theatre Productions for the full Rocky Horror experience. Dress up as your favorite character. Bring a small squirt gun, a newspaper and a handful of rice and learn the callback [...]

Know your neighbours: the red fox

Whether you live in Sun Peaks, Kamloops or anywhere in between, it’s very likely that you have some kind of wildlife living nearby or passing through your neighbourhood from time to time. How fortunate we are to be able to work and play in such an incredible area so rich in nature. One of the [...]

Free summer camp for kids

Children aged six to 10 are invited to attend a free week-long camp this summer at Prince Charles Park in Kamloops.
Generation Revolution Octane Week (GROW) will run July 19 to 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children will have a chance each day to explore the arts through drama, music, dancing and singing.
Kids can [...]

Bee Gees tribute group performs in Kamloops

A Bee Gees tribute group is performing Night Fever – The Bee Gees Experience at Sagebrush Theatre in Kamloops on June 11. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.
The show is a recreation of The Bee Gees’ music based on the 1997 One Night Only concert in Las Vegas.

Night Fever includes best loved songs such as [...]

Kamloops and Kelowna prepare for wildfire season

The City of Kamloops, in co-operation with the Ministry of Forests and Range, is currently conducting a two-day wildfire response training session within the Erin Valley. The simulation includes evacuations, airtanker drops and the deployment of sprinkler protection units. A public forum on wildfire preparedness was also recently held in Kelowna, and the RCMP led [...]

Local McHappy Day raised over $46,000

This year’s McHappy Day in Kamloops and Merritt raised $46,870.52 for the medical needs of local children. Half of the proceeds was donated to Royal Inland Hospital’s Pediatric Department and half to the Ronald McDonald House.
On McHappy Day, $1 from every Big Mac, McMuffin and Happy Meal sold was donated the cause. A total of [...]

McHappy Day supports local kids charities

On Wednesday, May 5, 2010 more than 1,400 McDonald’s restaurants across Canada will participate in their long-standing national fundraising event McHappy Day, where $1 from every Big Mac sandwich, McMuffin sandwich, and Happy Meal sold benefits local children’s charities across Canada. Each year, Kamloops McDonald’s franchisees donate a portion of their proceeds to Royal Inland [...]

Combined boot camp and yoga

If you like multitasking, here’s a fitness routine that you might like. Yoga teacher Katrina Ariel is launching a fitness boot camp in Kamloops combining an intense physical workout with yoga.
After attending a boot camp session in New Orleans with positive results, Ariel decided to combine the benefits of exercise with her extensive background [...]

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