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Kamloops

Kamloops is a city in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada, located at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers, which form the Thompson River.^[1] Incorporated as a city in 1893, it functions as a transportation and service hub accessible by road, air, and rail, with a 2021 census population of 97,902 for the city proper and 114,142 for the census metropolitan area.^[2]^[3] The area has been inhabited by the Secwépemc people for approximately 10,000 years, with European contact beginning through fur trading posts established in 1811–1812, followed by ranching development after the mid-19th century gold rush and railway arrival in 1886.^[4] Post-World War II industrialization included an oil refinery, natural gas pipeline, and pulp mill, contributing to economic diversification alongside traditional agriculture and forestry.^[4] Today, Kamloops is recognized as Canada's Tournament Capital, hosting over 100 annual sporting events, and supports a modern economy emphasizing tourism, amateur sports, education via Thompson Rivers University, healthcare through Royal Inland Hospital, and resource sectors like mining and lumbering.^[1]^[5]

History

Indigenous Presence and Pre-Colonial Period

The Kamloops area, known traditionally as Tk'emlúps ("meeting of the waters") at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers, has evidence of Secwépemc (also spelled Secwe̓pemc) occupation dating back thousands of years prior to European contact.^[6] Archaeological investigations have uncovered pre-contact habitation sites, including remains of fish camps with stone tools, animal bones, and other artifacts indicating sustained human activity.^[7]^[8] Semi-subterranean pit houses, referred to as c7ístkten̓ in Secwepemctsin, represent a key architectural feature of Secwépemc winter dwellings on the Interior Plateau, with broader territorial evidence of such structures exceeding 4,000 years in age.^[9] These findings, alongside preserved projectile points and plant processing residues from the Kamloops vicinity, demonstrate long-term resource exploitation tied to the local riverine and grassland environments.^[10]^[11] The Secwépemc economy relied on a seasonal cycle of fishing, hunting, gathering, and inter-tribal trade, adapted to the Thompson Rivers' ecology. Salmon runs in the North and South Thompson Rivers formed a dietary staple, harvested through weirs, traps, and spears during annual migrations, supporting food storage via drying and smoking for winter use.^[12] Hunting targeted ungulates like deer and bighorn sheep in surrounding grasslands and uplands, while gathering encompassed roots, berries, and medicinal plants from plateaus and wetlands, with evidence of systematic plant management in archaeological assemblages.^[13] Communities practiced semi-nomadic migrations, shifting from winter pit house villages to summer camps for resource pursuits, fostering extensive trade networks for goods like obsidian and marine shells from coastal groups.^[12] Secwépemc society comprised autonomous bands, each governing defined territories through hereditary chiefs who mediated resource allocation and dispute resolution, underpinned by kinship ties within extended family units.^[14] These bands, numbering over 17 in the broader nation, maintained self-sufficiency via collective labor in subsistence tasks, with leadership roles inherited patrilineally and emphasizing consensus in decision-making. Spiritual practices centered on a profound interconnection with the land, viewing rivers, animals, and plants as kin requiring respect and reciprocity, as encoded in oral traditions featuring transformer figures like Sk'lep (Coyote) who shaped the landscape.^[15] This worldview manifested in ceremonial sites and sustainable land stewardship, evidenced archaeologically through culturally modified trees and resource-specific locales near Kamloops.^[16]^[17]

European Exploration and Settlement

The first sustained European contact with the Kamloops area occurred through fur trading expeditions in the early 19th century, as North American fur companies sought to exploit beaver pelts and other resources in the interior of present-day British Columbia. In 1811, employees of the Pacific Fur Company, including David Stuart and Alexander Ross, ascended the Columbia River and established a temporary post near the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers, marking the initial European foothold for trade with local Secwépemc peoples.^[4] This site, initially known as Fort Thompson, facilitated exchanges of furs for European goods, driven by the competitive demands of the North West Company and its rivals amid the broader Pacific Northwest fur trade.^[18] By 1812, the post was formalized as a fortified trading station by the Pacific Fur Company, which operated it until its absorption by the North West Company in 1813 following the sale of Astoria assets; the Hudson's Bay Company assumed control after the 1821 merger of the rival firms.^[19] Fort Kamloops served primarily as a supply depot and trading hub, with HBC factors negotiating with Secwépemc bands for pelts while introducing metal tools, firearms, and textiles that altered local economies and social structures.^[20] These interactions were largely pragmatic and economic, though tensions arose from resource competition and cultural disruptions, without formal treaties at this stage. The shift from transient fur trade to permanent agricultural settlement accelerated in the 1860s, catalyzed by the Cariboo Gold Rush, which drew thousands of prospectors northward and created demand for provisions along supply routes passing through Kamloops.^[21] Ranchers and farmers capitalized on the fertile Thompson River valleys, establishing cattle operations and grain production to feed mining camps, with early herds driven from California and local breeding programs expanding to meet market needs.^[22] This economic pivot, rooted in the gold rush's logistical imperatives, laid the groundwork for non-Indigenous population growth, though it strained relations with Secwépemc communities amid land pressures. European-Indigenous interactions during this period were marked by devastating unintended consequences, including the 1862 smallpox epidemic that swept through the region via overland trails from the Fraser River gold fields, killing an estimated 50-70% of affected Secwépemc populations due to lack of prior exposure and immunity.^[23] The outbreak, originating from California miners and amplified by mobility during the rushes, decimated villages and disrupted traditional trade networks, exacerbating vulnerabilities from earlier fur trade contacts without evidence of deliberate spread by settlers.^[24] HBC vaccination efforts were limited and postdated the initial wave, highlighting the causal role of European demographic expansion in introducing pathogens to immunologically naive groups.^[25]

Incorporation and Early Development

Kamloops was incorporated as a city on 1 July 1893, with a population of about 500 residents at the time.^[26] ^[27] The incorporation included the establishment of essential services such as a fire department, telephone system, water works, and electrical lighting, reflecting the community's push for organized municipal governance amid rapid growth.^[27] The Canadian Pacific Railway's arrival catalyzed this development, with construction reaching the Kamloops area in 1883 as a supply base for workers building the transcontinental line westward.^[4] The mainline was completed through downtown Kamloops by 1886, transforming the settlement into a vital transportation hub that connected British Columbia's coast to the interior, facilitating the influx of settlers, goods, and economic activity.^[4] This rail connectivity spurred population increases in the 1890s, as Kamloops served as a junction for shipping resources from the region's hinterlands.^[4] As a nexus for trade, Kamloops enabled the export of timber harvested from surrounding forests, minerals extracted from local and nearby mining operations, and agricultural outputs from emerging farms and ranches in the Thompson Valley.^[28] ^[22] The railway's role in overcoming geographic barriers supported self-sufficiency in food production by the 1880s, with shipments of local grains, livestock, and produce reaching broader markets.^[22] The city's riverside location at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers exposed early infrastructure to flood risks, while fire hazards in wooden structures prompted proactive measures like the new fire department.^[27] These challenges informed initial urban planning, emphasizing durable public works and resource management to sustain growth as a regional center.^[27]

20th-Century Expansion and Industrial Growth

During the interwar period, Kamloops saw infrastructural advancements that laid the groundwork for later growth, including the development of its airport. Initial site examinations for an airport began in June 1931, with the city leasing 46 acres from BC Fruitlands for construction.^[29] The facility officially opened on April 13, 1939, when pilot Cyril Jackson landed an Aeronca aircraft there, enabling commercial and military aviation amid rising regional demands.^[30] During World War II, the airport supported Canada's war efforts, including operations linked to No. 419 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force, which the city adopted and which was commanded by local resident John "Moose" Fulton.^[31] World War II and the preceding Great Depression challenged the local economy, with slowed population growth and livelihood losses due to wartime disruptions.^[27]^[32] Postwar recovery spurred rapid urbanization and industrial diversification. Heavy industries emerged, including an oil refinery and a natural gas pipeline, while forestry expanded with pulp mill establishments by the 1960s to process regional timber resources.^[4] Mining activities, centered on gold and copper deposits, contributed to economic stability, building on earlier 19th-century operations but intensifying mid-century output through improved extraction techniques.^[33]^[34] Further postwar infrastructure included highway expansions along routes like the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), which traversed Kamloops and underwent widening and paving to accommodate growing vehicular traffic from the 1950s onward as part of provincial networks. Educational institutions advanced with the 1970 founding of Cariboo College by the British Columbia government to meet demand for academic and vocational programs, later amalgamating with Kamloops Vocational School in 1974 to form a precursor to Thompson Rivers University.^[35]^[36] These developments, alongside manufacturing growth in resource processing, drove Kamloops' transition from agrarian roots to a more industrialized hub by the late 20th century.^[34]

Residential School Era

The Kamloops Indian Residential School was established in 1890 by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, a Catholic missionary order, initially as the Kamloops Industrial School under federal policies outlined in the Indian Act aimed at Indigenous assimilation.^[37] The Canadian government provided funding from 1901 onward, with the school drawing students primarily from Secwepemc bands and over 100 other Indigenous communities across British Columbia and beyond.^[38] Enrollment grew steadily, reaching a peak of approximately 500 students in the early 1950s, after which the federal government assumed direct administration in 1969, converting it to a day school while the residence function continued until full closure in 1978.^[39] The school's curriculum focused on cultural assimilation through mandatory instruction in English or French, prohibition of Indigenous languages, and practical vocational training in agriculture, mechanics, and domestic skills to prepare students for integration into Euro-Canadian society.^[40] Children were separated from their families for extended periods, often years, as part of the policy to erode traditional Indigenous practices and kinship ties, with operations emphasizing manual labor on school farms and dormitories to supplement self-sufficiency.^[41] Official quarterly returns and principal reports tracked student attendance, health, and progress, reflecting federal oversight of these assimilationist objectives.^[42] Empirical records from the period document student mortality primarily from infectious diseases prevalent across Canada at the time, including tuberculosis, influenza, and pneumonia, with many deaths occurring in school infirmaries or transferred to local hospitals.^[43] The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation maintains a register of confirmed deaths at Kamloops, drawn from church, government, and band council documents, attributing most to these epidemics rather than neglect or abuse in isolation from broader public health conditions.^[44] Burials were recorded on or near the school grounds, consistent with practices for institutional deaths before widespread embalming or off-site cemeteries became standard.^[45]

Geography

Topography and Physical Features

Kamloops occupies the Thompson-Nicola River valley at the confluence of the glacier-fed North Thompson River, carrying silt-rich waters, and the clearer South Thompson River draining from Shuswap Lake, where the two unite to form the main Thompson River.^[46] The city's core sits at an elevation of approximately 345 meters above sea level, with terrain rising steeply from riverbanks to surrounding plateaus reaching up to 500 meters higher.^[47] ^[48] The physical landscape features a semi-arid plateau characterized by bunchgrass grasslands on south-facing slopes and open ponderosa pine parklands transitioning to denser Douglas-fir forests at higher elevations.^[49] Pleistocene glaciation profoundly shaped the topography, depositing layers of till, glaciofluvial sands, and silts that formed elevated benches and deltas along the rivers, providing fertile, well-drained soils conducive to agriculture.^[50] ^[49] Late-glacial lakes in the Thompson Basin further contributed silt deposits, enhancing soil productivity in valley flats.^[51] Flanking the valley are rugged plateaus and proximate mountain ranges of the Interior Plateau and Monashee Mountains, underlain by Eocene volcanic and sedimentary rocks of the Kamloops Group, with Quaternary glacial overlays.^[50] This geological setting hosts mineral resources, including iron ore occurrences near Kamloops Lake and historical coal seams in adjacent formations, accessible due to the valley's position amid erosional exposures.^[52] ^[46] Riparian corridors along the Thompson Rivers feature diverse alluvial landforms supporting wetland and floodplain habitats amid the otherwise dry terrain.^[49]

Neighbourhoods and Urban Layout

Kamloops' urban layout centers on the historic downtown core at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers, featuring preserved buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries that anchor commercial and cultural activities.^[53] This central area integrates with surrounding residential neighbourhoods, many of which expanded through amalgamations in 1967 with North Kamloops and 1973 with peripheral communities, fostering a blend of older districts like Brocklehurst and Dufferin with newer suburban developments.^[54] Suburban growth post-1980s responded to housing demands, with areas such as Westsyde emerging as low-density residential zones northwest along the North Thompson River, emphasizing family-oriented layouts with river access.^[55] Similarly, Sun Rivers developed as a master-planned community in the southwest, incorporating over 900 homes since the 1990s around a golf course, with geoexchange utilities to support sustainable expansion.^[56] ^[57] These suburbs, alongside North Shore—home to about 25,000 residents in one of the city's densest areas—reflect patterns of outward growth for single-family housing amid population increases.^[58] Industrial zones, totaling approximately 790 hectares, cluster along river corridors to leverage logistics advantages, including light industrial parks near the Thompson River and rail-accessible sites at the city's northern entry like the 7 Mile area.^[59] ^[60] Zoning categories such as Industrial Park and General Industrial guide these developments, often bounded by rivers and slopes to minimize residential conflicts.^[61] The Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc reserve adjoins the urban fabric, with collaborative initiatives since the 2010s promoting shared spaces like parks and trails, though formal integration remains distinct under separate governance.^[62] Recent urban planning via the KAMPLAN Official Community Plan, updated in 2025, shifts toward infill density in central neighbourhoods to address projected needs of 14,000 new housing units by 2045 for a population reaching 134,000, prioritizing balanced growth over further sprawl.^[63] ^[64] This evolution anticipates 4,900 units in core areas alone, adapting to demographic pressures while preserving neighbourhood identities.^[65]

Climate and Environmental Conditions

Kamloops experiences a semi-arid continental climate characterized by hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters, with significant temperature variability influenced by its location in the Thompson-Nicola River valleys surrounded by semi-arid plateaus.^[66] Average high temperatures reach approximately 28°C (82°F) in July, while January lows average -7°C (19°F), with occasional drops below -20°C during extreme cold snaps.^[66] Annual precipitation is low at about 270 mm (10.6 inches), mostly falling as rain in spring and fall or snow in winter, contributing to drought-prone conditions that necessitate irrigation for local agriculture, particularly fruit orchards and vineyards reliant on the Thompson River.^[67]

Month	Avg. High (°C)	Avg. Low (°C)	Precipitation (mm)
January	0	-7	20
July	28	11	15
Annual	-	-	270

Chinook winds, warm downslope flows from the Rocky Mountains, periodically disrupt winter patterns, causing rapid temperature increases of up to 20°C within hours and accelerating snowmelt, which can lead to localized flooding or reduced snowpack for downstream water supplies.^[68] These events, while providing temporary relief from cold, exacerbate aridity by enhancing evaporation and drying forest fuels. Historical meteorological records dating to the 1890s at Kamloops Airport indicate a slight warming trend of about 1°C over the past century, consistent with broader British Columbia patterns, but embedded within natural cyclical variations rather than monotonic change.^[69]^[70] Environmental conditions feature heightened wildfire susceptibility due to the dry climate, dense fuel loads from historical fire suppression, and industrial forestry practices that prioritize even-aged monocultures over diverse, fire-resilient ecosystems.^[71] The region has implemented fuel management strategies, including prescribed burns and community wildfire protection plans, to mitigate interface risks, as evidenced by Kamloops' proactive reduction of hazardous fuels in urban-forest edges.^[72]^[73] These measures adapt to inherent variability, supporting agriculture through extended growing seasons for irrigation-fed crops and recreation via winter skiing at nearby Sun Peaks Resort and summer golfing amid low humidity.^[70]

Demographics

Population Dynamics and Trends

According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the City of Kamloops recorded a population of 97,902 residents, reflecting an 8.4% increase from the 90,280 residents enumerated in the 2016 census.^[74] This growth rate exceeded the provincial average of 7.6% over the same period, contributing to a population density of approximately 328.6 people per square kilometer across the city's 297.93 square kilometers of land area.^[74] Historical data indicate steady population expansion since the early 20th century, with the city surpassing 8,000 residents by 1951—a 30% rise from 1941 levels—and reaching 10,076 by the 1931 census, establishing a pattern of consistent, albeit moderate, decadal increases driven by internal Canadian migration patterns.^[75] The median age in 2021 stood at 42.8 years, higher than the national median of 41.1, signaling an aging demographic structure with 2.7% of the population aged 85 and over, compared to 2.1% for males and 3.2% for females overall.^[76] Net interprovincial and intraprovincial migration has remained positive in recent years, though partially offset by outflows of younger residents seeking employment elsewhere, as evidenced by lower shares of youth cohorts relative to retirees in migration inflows.^[77] Population projections from BC Stats anticipate the city reaching 140,281 residents by 2044, implying an average annual growth rate of about 1.3% from 2024 baselines, influenced by provincial policies mandating increased housing supply to accommodate inflows.^[78] These estimates account for sustained net migration gains amid broader trends of slowed national growth post-2023 immigration adjustments, positioning Kamloops for continued expansion relative to smaller regional centers.

Ethnic and Cultural Composition

The 2021 Census recorded Kamloops' population at 97,902, with the majority reporting European ethnic or cultural origins such as English, Scottish, Irish, German, and Canadian, collectively comprising approximately 70% of responses when accounting for multiple origins allowed.^[2] Visible minorities constituted about 13% of the population, primarily South Asian, Chinese, and Filipino groups.^[79] Indigenous identity was reported by roughly 7% of residents, exceeding the British Columbia provincial average of 6%.^[2] The Indigenous population is predominantly Secwépemc, affiliated with the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, whose traditional territory encompasses the Kamloops area at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers.^[80] This band numbers around 1,539 registered members, though broader Indigenous residency in the city includes other First Nations and Métis.^[81] Urban Indigenous residents often maintain ties to nearby reserves, contributing to spatial and social distinctions between reserve communities and the municipal core. A historical Chinese community traces to the late 19th century, when laborers arrived for Canadian Pacific Railway construction, swelling the local Chinese population to over 500 by 1885 and about 400 by 1890; many settled in a Victoria Street enclave resembling a modest Chinatown.^[82] This group persists as a minority, with Chinese origins reported by around 2-3% in recent censuses, often in business and service roles.^[2] Recent immigration has diversified the composition, with top countries of birth for newcomers including India, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom; Indian and Filipino arrivals, comprising over 20% of recent immigrants combined, frequently enter service, healthcare, and retail sectors.^[83] South Asian communities, largely Punjabi-origin, have grown through family reunification and economic migration, while Filipinos contribute to caregiving and hospitality.^[84] Cultural integration occurs through annual events like the Tapestry Festival, which features multicultural foods, performances, and art to foster awareness, and Culture Days programming highlighting local diversity.^[85] ^[86] However, divides persist, with Indigenous reserves maintaining distinct governance and land bases separate from urban development, limiting full assimilation despite shared regional events.^[23]

Religious and Linguistic Profiles

In the 2021 Census of Population, 60.5% of residents in the City of Kamloops reported no religion or secular perspectives as their religious affiliation.^[87] Christianity remains the predominant organized religion, accounting for 33.6% of the population, with Roman Catholics comprising the largest subgroup at 11.2%, followed by other Christians at 11.3%, Anglicans at 3.2%, and United Church members at 3.3%.^[87] Smaller non-Christian communities include Sikhs (2.1%), Hindus (1.1%), and Muslims (0.9%), alongside minor representations of Buddhists (0.5%) and adherents to traditional Indigenous spiritualities (0.2%).^[87] English dominates as the language spoken at home in the Kamloops Census Metropolitan Area, with 91.1% of residents using it exclusively and 3.9% using it mostly, totaling over 95% primary English usage.^[88] French is spoken regularly at home by 0.7%, reflecting its status as a historical minority language in the region.^[88] Non-official languages, including those from immigrant communities, are used regularly by about 3.2%, while Indigenous languages are spoken regularly by 0.2%, primarily in limited contexts.^[88] Secwépemctsín, the Interior Salish language of the Secwépemc peoples traditional to the Kamloops area, has fewer than 10 reported speakers at home on the Tk’emlúps reserve according to 2021 data, underscoring its endangered status amid broader declines in Indigenous language use.^[89] Revitalization initiatives, including community programs by the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Nation and instructional resources at Thompson Rivers University, aim to increase fluency through self-directed learning tools, audio pronunciation guides, and cultural integration efforts.^[90]^[91]

Economy

Primary Industries and Employment

Kamloops' economy remains rooted in resource extraction and primary production, with mining, forestry, and agriculture forming foundational sectors despite ongoing shifts toward services. The Highland Valley Copper mine, located approximately 40 kilometers south of the city near Logan Lake, is Canada's largest open-pit copper operation and a major economic driver, producing around 130,000 tonnes of copper annually as of recent operations while supporting approximately 1,500 direct jobs and contributing an estimated $500 million to annual GDP through ongoing activities. In 2021, the mine's operations generated over $1 billion in regional economic spinoffs, including $215 million directly to Kamloops' GDP via direct, indirect, and induced effects from procurement, wages, and taxes. Forestry plays a supporting role, with the Kamloops Timber Supply Area encompassing 2.77 million hectares where 53% constitutes productive forest land, though the sector has faced declines due to factors like mountain pine beetle impacts and regulatory constraints, contributing to broader provincial forestry challenges. Agriculture, concentrated in the fertile Thompson and Nicola River valleys, emphasizes hay production (accounting for 17% of forage crops) and cattle ranching, exemplified by large operations like the Douglas Lake Cattle Company, one of Canada's biggest working ranches south of Kamloops, amid the Thompson-Okanagan's outsized share of British Columbia's agricultural employment.^[92]^[93]^[94]^[95] Employment in primary sectors such as forestry, mining, quarrying, and related activities totals around 8,500 workers in the broader region, reflecting resource volatility amid deindustrialization trends that have reduced traditional logging and manufacturing roles. The local economy benefits from energy self-reliance, drawing primarily from British Columbia Hydro's 97% hydroelectric grid supply, supplemented by natural gas distribution for heating and industry via providers like FortisBC, which enhances resilience against disruptions. Overall unemployment hovered near 5.6% in mid-2024 before rising to 10.3% by October 2025, signaling pressures from labor force growth and sector-specific losses in resources and retail, prompting a pivot to stable fields like healthcare and education at institutions such as Thompson Rivers University. This transition underscores a diversification away from resource dependency, with services now dominating job growth while primary industries sustain GDP through exports like copper and timber.^[96]^[97]^[98]^[99]

Tourism and Hospitality Sector

Kamloops attracts nearly two million visitors annually, with 1,956,900 travellers recorded in 2022 contributing $310 million in direct spending, primarily on accommodations, food services, and retail.^[100] By 2024, direct visitor expenditures reached a record $316 million, supporting approximately 5,000 jobs in the hospitality and related sectors despite a modest decline in total arrivals from pandemic-era highs.^[101] These figures reflect a recovery to pre-2019 levels, where 1.92 million visitors generated comparable economic activity, underscoring tourism's role as a key revenue driver with total regional impacts estimated at $382 million in 2024.^[101] Major draws include riverside parks along the Thompson and North Thompson Rivers, offering scenic trails and water-based activities, alongside cultural institutions such as the Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park, which showcases Indigenous artifacts, oral histories, and traditional knowledge of the Secwépemc Nation.^[102] The city's branding as the "Tournament Capital of Canada" amplifies its appeal through hosting over 1,000 annual sports tournaments and conventions, fostering economic multipliers from out-of-town participants and generating ancillary spending in hospitality venues.^[103] Visitor patterns exhibit strong seasonal peaks in summer, driven by outdoor events and mild weather, though year-round conventions help mitigate downturns.^[104] While tourism bolsters local taxes—yielding $8.5 million in government revenue in 2024—its emphasis on eco- and adventure-based activities, such as mountain biking trails contributing $18 million in impacts, raises concerns about environmental strain from increased foot traffic and habitat pressures in a resource-dependent region.^[104] ^[105] Critics note potential over-reliance on volatile natural asset tourism amid Kamloops' primary industries like mining and forestry, where broader economic diversification could buffer against seasonal fluctuations and external factors such as budget constraints or climate variability.^[106]

Recent Developments in Housing and Construction

In September 2025, the City of Kamloops adopted an updated Official Community Plan (KAMPLAN 2025), projecting the need for approximately 14,000 new residential units by 2045 to support a moderate population growth rate of 1.3% annually, reaching about 113,000 residents.^[64] This revision complies with 2023 provincial legislation requiring municipalities to align land-use policies with housing demand forecasts, emphasizing density in urban cores to accommodate an estimated 9,300 additional residents and nearly 4,900 units in central neighborhoods.^[65]^[63] Construction activity accelerated in 2025, exemplified by July's issuance of 91 building permits totaling $80.3 million—nearly triple the value from July 2024—reflecting heightened demand amid population influx and policy incentives.^[107] This follows a 2024 record of nearly $105 million in annual permits, with 2025 projections indicating further exceedance due to sustained growth pressures.^[108] Key projects underscore the rental and affordable housing focus, including council approval on October 7, 2025, for a 344-unit development on Ord Road comprising three six-storey buildings, with two offering 119 units each and the third dedicated to seniors' rentals.^[109] Complementary provincial efforts via BC Housing include commitments for over 500 new units and shelter beds announced June 24, 2024, targeting diverse needs such as supportive housing for the homeless on the North Shore.^[110]^[111] Provincial mandates for density have spurred high-rise approvals in downtown and transit-oriented zones, yet local debates highlight friction between such intensification and resident preferences for low-density suburban expansion, as evidenced by committee discussions favoring measured height limits in peripheral areas like Valleyview.^[64]^[112] Skepticism persists regionally over unfunded infrastructure strains from rapid densification, though Kamloops' core policies prioritize vertical growth to meet targets.^[113]

Government and Politics

Municipal Structure and Administration

The City of Kamloops is governed by a council comprising one elected mayor and eight councillors, all representing the municipality at large and serving four-year terms.^[114] The mayor chairs council meetings, votes on bylaws and resolutions, and serves as the ceremonial head of the city, while councillors deliberate on policy, land use, and fiscal matters.^[115] Reid Hamer-Jackson has held the office of mayor since his election on October 15, 2022, defeating incumbents and challengers with approximately 30% of the vote amid a field of five candidates.^[116] Under the Community Charter of British Columbia, council holds authority over municipal purposes such as public health, safety, infrastructure, and business regulation, with fiscal duties including annual budgeting, taxation, and debt management. The city prepares a five-year financial plan alongside its operating and capital budgets, with the 2025-2029 provisional plan addressing revenues from property taxes, utilities, and grants, while controlling expenditures on core services.^[117] Annual operating budgets approximate $300 million, funding departments responsible for planning and development, which enforce zoning, official community plans, and building permits.^[118] Policing is contracted to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) detachment, handling law enforcement, traffic, and community safety under a municipal services agreement.^[119] Fire protection falls under Kamloops Fire Rescue, a city-operated service with multiple stations providing suppression, prevention, and emergency response.^[120] The municipality's structure traces to the 1967 amalgamation of the original City of Kamloops and the Town of North Kamloops, which merged governance and expanded administrative boundaries to unify services across the Thompson River.^[4] As a member of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, Kamloops engages in provincial advocacy for local fiscal tools and policy reforms, though ultimate oversight resides with the provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

Electoral History and Key Figures

The municipal government of Kamloops consists of a mayor and eight councillors elected at large by eligible voters, with elections held every four years in conjunction with British Columbia's general local government elections.^[121] Candidates typically run as independents, reflecting the non-partisan nature of local politics in the province, though underlying voter preferences often align with broader conservative fiscal priorities in this resource-oriented region.^[122] In the October 15, 2022, election, Reid Hamer-Jackson defeated incumbent Ken Christian to become mayor, securing 7,989 votes or about 30% of the total cast, while voter turnout reached a low of 29% among approximately 80,000 eligible electors.^[116]^[123] The elected council, comprising independents such as Dale Bass, Nancy Bepple, and Kelly Hall, has operated without formal party affiliations, focusing on issues like infrastructure and taxation.^[122] This low participation rate underscores a pattern of subdued civic engagement in municipal contests, contrasting with higher turnouts in provincial or federal races where Kamloops-area ridings consistently favor conservative candidates, as evidenced by recent victories for BC Conservatives and federal Conservatives in local districts.^[124]^[125] Notable past mayors include Mel Rothenburger, who served three terms from 1999 to 2005 and emphasized community development during his tenure.^[126] Earlier figures like Peter Milobar, mayor from 1996 to 2005 before transitioning to provincial politics, also shaped local governance amid economic shifts in forestry and mining.^[127] Kamloops residents have participated in several referenda on public spending and health policy. In a 2001 plebiscite, 63% voted to end water fluoridation, with only 37% turnout among eligible voters.^[128] A 2015 referendum rejected borrowing up to $49 million for a performing arts centre and parkade, with voters citing fiscal concerns in defeating the measure.^[129] These outcomes highlight a electorate wary of debt-financed projects, aligning with the city's conservative resource-economy base.^[130]

Recent Governance Controversies

In April 2024, Municipal Advisor Harbir Braun released a report pinpointing Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson as the "root cause" of dysfunction at Kamloops City Hall, attributing it to his combative interactions with council and staff, inflexibility in acknowledging issues, and contributions to a culture of discord that hindered governance. The report outlined 16 key challenges, including breakdowns in trust and communication, and recommended measures like training and mediated sessions, though implementation faced delays amid ongoing tensions.^[131] Hamer-Jackson disputed the findings, framing them as establishment resistance to his efforts to address perceived inefficiencies and advocating for independent forensic audits, which council rejected in favor of internal reviews.^[132] Council responded with sanctions, including a 10% pay deduction effective June 12, 2024, for misleading public communications, followed by a 15% cut on October 21, 2024, after an investigation confirmed breaches involving leaked confidential documents.^[133]^[134] By August 2025, cumulative reductions reached 50% of his approximately $131,000 annual salary, with an additional potential 30% docked for a fourth code-of-conduct violation related to conflicts of interest.^[135]^[136] Legal disputes escalated, with Hamer-Jackson filing defamation lawsuits, including one in June 2024 against a local developer for alleged nightclub comments and a second in August 2025 against Councillor Katie Neustaeter over an email describing his behavior as "creepy."^[137]^[138] In September 2025, a judge questioned the evidentiary basis of one such case during hearings, while the mayor's RCMP complaint alleging assault by a journalist was dismissed in August 2025 for lack of evidence.^[139]^[140] These actions, coupled with council motions in May 2024 urging resignation, highlighted divisions: supporters viewed Hamer-Jackson's stance as a necessary challenge to entrenched bureaucracy on issues like public safety, while critics, including provincial officials, cited the chaos as eroding effective administration.^[132]^[141] Provincial intervention intensified in 2025, with the B.C. government announcing expanded oversight for dysfunctional municipalities like Kamloops in June and requesting progress updates on Braun report recommendations in January, amid delayed court hearings on related confidential reports.^[141]^[142] By October 2025, the ongoing strife had drawn media scrutiny for transforming Kamloops politics into a symbol of municipal infighting, though Hamer-Jackson maintained his position, emphasizing accountability over consensus.^[137]^[139]

Infrastructure

Transportation Networks

Kamloops functions as a central road transportation node in British Columbia, intersected by the east-west Trans-Canada Highway 1 and the north-south Highway 5, which together form critical corridors for freight hauling, commuter travel, and regional connectivity.^[143]^[144] These highways accommodate high volumes of commercial truck traffic, with Highway 1 serving as the province's primary east-west artery linking to national networks.^[143] The city's rail infrastructure includes lines operated by both Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP) railways, establishing Kamloops as a key freight interchange point along the Thompson River corridor, where bulk commodities like grain, lumber, and minerals dominate operations over limited passenger services.^[145] Passenger rail activity centers on VIA Rail's transcontinental stop at Kamloops North and seasonal tourist excursions, such as those by Rocky Mountaineer, but freight trains far outnumber passenger movements, reflecting the network's economic prioritization.^[146] Kamloops Airport (YKA), located 6 km northeast of the city center, processed 310,507 passengers in 2024, supporting scheduled flights primarily to Calgary and Vancouver via carriers like WestJet and Air Canada Express, with capacity focused on regional rather than international traffic.^[147]^[148] Local public transit relies on BC Transit's system, which runs 14 regular bus routes, school specials, and expanded handyDART paratransit services, with 2024 updates adding evening hours on high-demand lines and improving accessibility amid post-pandemic recovery.^[149]^[150] Complementing motorized options, Kamloops maintains over 100 km of multi-use pathways, including riverside trails along the Thompson and North Thompson Rivers, promoting cycling and pedestrian integration within the broader transportation framework.^[151]

Utilities and Public Services

The City of Kamloops Utilities Services department manages the municipal water distribution system, sanitary sewer, drainage, and flood protection infrastructure, sourcing potable water treated for residential, commercial, and bulk supply needs through stations like those at 610 Mission Flats Road and 1510 Bunker Road. ^[152] ^[153] Water billing transitioned to a metered system to promote conservation, with ongoing rate adjustments proposed in 2025 to further incentivize reduced usage amid rising demands. ^[154] ^[155] Electricity for Kamloops residents and businesses is supplied by BC Hydro, the provincial Crown corporation, which maintains the regional grid including the West Kamloops Substation to deliver reliable hydroelectric power to the growing urban area. ^[156] ^[157] Waste management services, operated by the city, encompass curbside collection of garbage, recycling via the Recycle BC Printed Paper and Packaging program—accepting items like aluminum foil, plastic pots, and paper cups since 2023—and organics processing, supported by yard waste depots and hazardous waste disposal facilities. ^[158] ^[159] Public safety relies on Kamloops Fire Rescue, comprising over 165 personnel across seven stations—five career-staffed 24/7 and two paid-on-call—to handle fire suppression, medical emergencies, and hazardous incidents. ^[160] ^[161] The Royal Inland Hospital, operated by Interior Health, functions as the region's principal acute care center, providing 24-hour emergency and trauma services alongside specialties such as diagnostic imaging, inpatient care in medicine and pediatrics, and ambulatory programs including psychiatry and nutrition. ^[162] Regional challenges, including the November 2021 atmospheric river floods in the Thompson-Nicola area, prompted evacuations of over 100 properties and tested drainage and emergency response capacities, though core urban utilities endured with minimal direct disruption. ^[163]

Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) administers public primary and secondary education for Kamloops and surrounding rural areas, encompassing approximately 25 schools and serving 15,580 students in the preliminary 2024-25 enrollment data, including about 20 percent of Indigenous ancestry.^[164]^[165] The district operates 18 elementary schools, five secondary schools, and two alternative programs, with a focus on core curriculum alongside specialized supports for diverse learners.^[166] Independent Catholic schools under the Kamloops Diocese provide faith-based alternatives, including St. Ann's Academy, which offers kindergarten through grade 12 education with enrollment around 400 students, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, serving kindergarten to grade 7 on the city's North Shore.^[167]^[168] Francophone instruction is available through École Collines-d'Or, a public school under the Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique, delivering kindergarten to grade 8 curriculum entirely in French, with English introduced from grade 4.^[169]^[170] The district faces ongoing challenges from enrollment stabilization after a post-pandemic surge, with projections indicating flat or slight declines that could reduce per-student funding amid rising costs and capacity strains, particularly in secondary schools where student numbers are increasing relative to facilities.^[171]^[172] A $5.79 million budget shortfall for 2025-26 has prompted considerations of staff reductions, though recent surpluses have provided short-term relief.^[173] Performance metrics from the 2024 District Learning Plan show students with diverse needs underperforming district averages by 6 percent in foundational skills but exceeding provincial benchmarks by 7 percent for similar cohorts.^[174] To address skill gaps and local economic needs, SD73 emphasizes vocational tracks through programs like Trades and Transitions, including the Trades Sampler at NorKam Secondary School, where students explore clusters of trades such as automotive, welding, and carpentry via hands-on technical training and apprenticeships.^[175] These initiatives aim to prepare graduates for regional industries, with secondary schools integrating dual-credit opportunities for trades certification alongside academic credits.^[175]

Higher Education Institutions

Thompson Rivers University (TRU), the primary higher education institution in Kamloops, was established in 1970 as Cariboo College and gained full university status in 2005.^[176] It serves approximately 29,000 students across on-campus, online, and distance learning modes as of 2025, including full-time equivalents of about 8,100 on the Kamloops campus.^[177] ^[178] TRU offers over 140 on-campus programs and 60 through Open Learning, with strengths in career-oriented fields such as business through the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, nursing, trades and technology, law, education, and sciences, tailored to the regional economy of resource industries, healthcare, and tourism in British Columbia's Interior.^[179] ^[180] Historically, international students have comprised around 25% of TRU's total enrollment, drawn from over 100 countries, though numbers declined by 26% in 2025 due to federal caps on study permits.^[181] ^[182] The university emphasizes practical, hands-on learning, including co-operative education and apprenticeships, supporting local workforce needs in sectors like mining, agriculture, and allied health.^[179] Private post-secondary colleges in Kamloops supplement TRU by providing diploma and certificate programs focused on vocational training. Sprott Shaw College, the largest such institution locally, offers courses in healthcare, business administration, and early childhood education.^[183] Thompson Career College specializes in practical diplomas in medical office assisting, pharmacy assistance, and community service worker roles, enrolling hundreds annually for short-term, employment-ready credentials.^[184] These institutions prioritize accessibility and quick entry into regional job markets but do not confer university degrees.

Culture and Recreation

Arts and Performing Arts

Western Canada Theatre, founded in 1975, serves as the largest professional theatre company in British Columbia's Interior, staging full-scale musicals and live productions at the Sagebrush Theatre in Kamloops.^[185] The organization marked its 50th season in 2024-2025, delivering professional theatre to regional audiences amid ongoing infrastructure challenges.^[186] The Kamloops Symphony, established in 1976, functions as a fully professional orchestra with an annual operating budget surpassing $1 million, hosting nine full orchestra programs across 16 performances in Kamloops and Salmon Arm each year.^[187] Complementing its concert series, the symphony supports educational initiatives and a music school offering lessons to students of all ages.^[188] The Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts, operating for 92 years as of 2024, spans three weeks and draws up to 1,800 entries in disciplines including music, dance, and drama from the Thompson-Nicola region.^[189] Additional events like the Kamloops International Buskers Festival attract thousands to Riverside Park for street performances, as seen in its 2024 edition featuring international acts.^[190] Indigenous influences shape local performing arts, with Secwépemc territory hosting initiatives like the Indigenous Resurgence Project, which bolsters Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and regional artists through exhibitions and support programs blending traditional and contemporary forms.^[191] The annual Kamloopa Powwow, emphasizing First Nations dance and drum contests, gathers approximately 20,000 attendees, underscoring cultural performance traditions.^[192] Galleries such as the Kamloops Art Gallery, the Interior's largest, present over 10 exhibitions annually, incorporating Indigenous perspectives in Secwepemcúl'ecw, while the Kamloops Courthouse Gallery operates as an artists' co-op in a historic building.^[193] ^[194] Persistent underfunding critiques highlight stalled projects, including a 2015 referendum where voters rejected $49 million in borrowing for a performing arts centre, leaving existing venues like Sagebrush Theatre strained during peak events such as the Festival of the Performing Arts.^[129] Recent council motions seek grants to offset costs for a proposed Kamloops Centre for the Arts, amid broader debates on municipal priorities versus cultural investment.^[195]

Outdoor Recreation and Sports Facilities

Kamloops features extensive natural landscapes conducive to outdoor recreation, including the confluence of the Thompson and South Thompson Rivers, surrounding hills, and a semi-arid climate that supports year-round activities. The city's parks system encompasses over 200 parks and natural areas, with key sites like Kenna Cartwright Nature Park offering more than 30 kilometers of multi-use trails for hiking, cycling, and mountain biking, providing panoramic views of the Thompson Valley and Kamloops Lake.^[196]^[197] These trails, including the moderately challenging 5.2-kilometer Kenna Cartwright Ridge Trail, cater to various skill levels and emphasize preservation of local ecosystems.^[198] Mountain biking is prominent, with dedicated areas such as the Kamloops Bike Ranch, a 26-hectare site featuring terraced bluffs, pine forests, and grasslands designed for freeride and trail riding.^[199] Additional networks in parks like Peterson Creek and Valleyview Nature Park provide diverse terrain for biking and hiking, drawing enthusiasts for their flowy singletracks and elevation gains.^[200] The Thompson Rivers support recreational fishing, targeting species including rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, mountain whitefish, Chinook salmon, and steelhead, particularly from Kamloops Lake upstream to Spences Bridge, with peak seasons in summer for trout and fall for steelhead.^[201]^[202] Regulations from the British Columbia Ministry of Environment mandate daylight-only salmon fishing and specific limits to sustain populations.^[203] Golfing benefits from the region's long playing season, with courses like Tobiano Golf Course offering 18 holes amid dramatic elevation changes and lake views, and the Kamloops Golf and Country Club providing tree-lined fairways established in the early 20th century.^[204]^[205] In winter, Harper Mountain Ski Hill, located 20 minutes southeast of the city, provides 20 kilometers of slopes across 400 acres, with three lifts serving skiing, snowboarding, and tubing on 1,400 feet of vertical drop, operating from mid-November to mid-April.^[206]^[207] As Canada's Tournament Capital, Kamloops maintains outdoor sports venues including the Tournament Capital Ranch, which features 10 lit slo-pitch diamonds seating 250 each, multiple soccer fields, a playground, and an outdoor plaza for events.^[208] These facilities host regional and national tournaments in sports like softball and soccer, leveraging the city's 300 annual days of sunshine to minimize weather disruptions.^[209] Maintenance of these fields balances usage demands with environmental stewardship, as seen in park designs that integrate native vegetation and erosion controls.^[210]

Food, Drink, and Local Events

Kamloops' culinary offerings draw heavily from the region's ranching and agricultural base in the Thompson-Nicola district, with farm-to-table establishments emphasizing locally sourced meats, produce, and grains from nearby ranches and farms. Restaurants like Isagani Farm-to-Table at the Prestige Hotel feature small plates prepared with seasonal ingredients from the South Thompson area, such as wild mushrooms and regional proteins, reflecting a commitment to freshness and minimal processing.^[211]^[212] This approach aligns with the area's semi-arid climate, which supports hardy crops and livestock grazing on expansive rangelands. The craft beverage sector has expanded since the mid-2010s, anchored by approximately five microbreweries that produce small-batch beers using local water sources and adjuncts like Thompson Valley grains. Notable operations include Bright Eye Brewing, offering creative ales alongside pizza and ramen; Red Collar Brewing Company, which also distills gin; and Iron Road Brewing, known for award-winning IPAs and non-alcoholic options available at taprooms and retailers.^[213]^[214]^[215] These venues support a self-guided brewery tour, fostering tastings that highlight bold flavors suited to the interior's palate.^[213] Diverse ethnic cuisines mirror Kamloops' demographics, including a notable Indigenous population, with food trucks like Kekuli Bannock serving traditional Secwépemc-inspired dishes such as bannock tacos with bison or berry desserts, often using foraged and local elements.^[216] Asian and Mediterranean influences appear in mobile vendors like Kochi Bao, providing handmade steamed buns with fillings from Korean, Taiwanese, and Japanese traditions, and The Greek Kouzina Express, offering souvlaki wraps.^[217]^[218] The food truck sector has grown steadily, with over a dozen operators by 2025, including fusion options that cater to events and street-side dining.^[219] Local events celebrate this produce-driven culture through annual gatherings like the Kamloops Ribfest, held each July in Riverside Park and drawing crowds for barbecue competitions, live music, and family activities since its inception in the 2010s.^[220] The Kamloops Farmers' Market, operating weekly from May to October, hosts themed fairs such as the September Tomato Festival, which in 2025 marked its 13th year with heirloom variety showcases and vendor stalls featuring over 100 local growers.^[221]^[222] Additional highlights include the market's Street Food Fare, emphasizing mobile ethnic eats, and seasonal chili cook-offs that incorporate ranch-raised beef.^[221]^[223]

Sports

Professional and Amateur Teams

The Kamloops Blazers are a major junior ice hockey team competing in the Western Hockey League's B.C. Division. Established in 1984 following the relocation of the Seattle Breakers franchise, the Blazers play home games at the Sandman Centre, a 5,464-seat arena completed in 1992 that serves as the city's primary venue for professional-level sports. The team has secured six WHL championships and three Memorial Cup national titles, drawing strong community attendance averaging over 4,000 fans per game in recent seasons.^[224]^[225]^[226] In baseball, the Kamloops NorthPaws field an amateur summer collegiate team in the West Coast League, a wooden-bat circuit emphasizing player development for college and future professional prospects. Based at Norbrock Stadium, the NorthPaws host games from June to August, fostering local fan engagement through affordable tickets and family-oriented events since joining the league in 2022.^[227] Kamloops United FC operates as a semi-professional soccer club in League1 British Columbia, the province's third-tier league, with matches at Hillside Stadium focusing on regional competition and youth pathways. Among amateur clubs, the Kamloops Rugby Club, founded in 1968, fields men's, women's, and junior teams in British Columbia Rugby Union divisions, emphasizing community development and competitive play at Exhibition Park fields; the men's side won the BC Interior Division 2 title in 2025.^[228] The Kamloops Rattlers Lacrosse Club supports youth programs in box and field lacrosse through the Kamloops Minor Lacrosse Association, offering recreational and competitive tiers for ages 4 to 18 at local rinks and fields.^[229]

Major Tournaments and Events

Kamloops, recognized as Canada's Tournament Capital, hosts more than 100 sports tournaments and events each year, including regional, national, and international competitions across disciplines such as curling, softball, and multi-sport gatherings.^[230] This volume is supported by specialized infrastructure, including the Tournament Capital Centre for aquatic and multi-use events, the Sandman Centre for indoor arenas accommodating up to 5,000 spectators, and the Tournament Capital Ranch with its extensive fields for baseball and softball.^[209] ^[231] These facilities, combined with a network of over 50 parks and sports fields, enable the city to manage high-volume hosting without overlapping local recreational demands.^[232] A prominent example is the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the Canadian women's curling championship, held from February 17 to 26 at the Sandman Centre with 18 teams competing over 52 draws.^[233] The event drew thousands of visitors and generated an estimated economic impact of at least $5 million through spending on accommodations, dining, and local services.^[234] In softball, Kamloops annually hosts NSA Canada World Series qualifiers and championships at Tournament Capital Ranch, such as the 2023 Slo-Pitch Co-ed World Series, which featured teams from across Canada and was projected to inject $3.4 million into the economy via participant expenditures.^[235] Similar events, including the Western World Series in late June, continue this tradition, with divisions for men's, women's, and co-ed play attracting hundreds of athletes.^[236] Collectively, these tournaments contribute $2–4 million annually to Kamloops' economy from sporting events alone, bolstering hotel occupancy rates above 80% during peaks and supporting ancillary sectors like hospitality and retail.^[237] This hosting prowess, rooted in facility investments since the 2001 "Tournament Capital" designation, underscores the city's role in fostering athletic development and economic diversification.^[238]

Media

Local Newspapers and Broadcasting

Kamloops This Week served as the city's primary print newspaper from 1988 until its final edition on October 25, 2023, distributing approximately 30,000 copies three times weekly and focusing on local government, crime, and community events.^[239]^[240]^[241] Following its closure due to unsustainable print economics, digital outlets like Castanet Kamloops emerged as key providers of local news, including real-time updates on municipal decisions, wildfires, and obituaries, as part of the Glacier Media network serving Western Canada.^[242]^[243] In broadcasting, CFJC-TV, a Citytv affiliate owned by the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, delivers daily local news segments covering Kamloops-area politics, sports, and weather from its Pemberton Terrace studios, producing over 16 hours of original content weekly as of historical records.^[244]^[245] CKRV-FM (97.5 MHz), operating under the K 97.5 branding since rebranding from The River in early 2020s, airs classic rock programming with occasional community announcements, reaching listeners via a 4,300-watt signal across the Thompson-Nicola region.^[246]^[247]^[248] Radio NL (CHNL 610 AM) complements these with talk radio emphasizing local news, sports like Kamloops Blazers hockey, and regional issues such as Thompson-Nicola Regional District policies.^[249] The broader shift from print to digital has intensified since 2023 closures, driven by advertising migration online despite growing digital audiences, leaving gaps in in-depth local reporting amid revenue pressures.^[243]^[250] Independent digital ventures, including The Wren, have filled niches with community-sourced stories on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc matters and urban development.^[251]

Digital and Community Media

Kamloops features active social media groups that facilitate citizen discussions on local politics, crime, and governance issues. The "Kamloops Citizens for Change" Facebook group, with thousands of members, focuses on concerns over rising crime rates, open drug use, and perceived leniency in the justice system, serving as a platform for residents to share experiences and advocate for stricter enforcement.^[252] Similarly, the "WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN IN KAMLOOPS" group enables users to report neighborhood incidents, seek assistance, and express frustrations about public safety, emphasizing the interconnected impact of crimes on the community.^[253] These platforms have played a role in amplifying municipal controversies, particularly surrounding city council dysfunction in 2024 and 2025. Discussions in such groups highlighted tensions between Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson and council members, including defamation lawsuits, conflict-of-interest allegations, and calls for provincial intervention, often critiquing perceived media bias and council decisions on spending and audits.^[254] One notable example involves a politically aligned social media page operated by the president of the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo federal Conservative association, which voiced outspoken views on local governance, illustrating how digital spaces enable rapid dissemination of alternative narratives outside traditional outlets.^[255] Independent digital outlets and citizen journalism efforts supplement these discussions. The Wren, launched in 2022 as a community-funded online news site, emphasizes in-depth reporting by local contributors on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc territory issues, prioritizing resident perspectives over corporate media.^[256] Complementing this, local podcasts like "Loopszer," a Kamloops-themed series debuted in 2024, explore city stories through interviews and narratives, attracting over 1,300 listeners per episode on platforms such as Spotify.^[257] "Ryan from Kamloops," another resident-led podcast recognized in community awards, covers everyday local innovators and events, fostering unscripted dialogues that reflect grassroots viewpoints.^[258]

Notable People

Historical and Political Figures

Alexander Ross, a Scottish explorer and fur trader, established the initial trading post at Kamloops, known as Fort Cumcloups, in May 1812 on behalf of the Pacific Fur Company.^[259] This outpost, later absorbed by the Hudson's Bay Company following the 1821 merger of rival fur trade entities, marked the first permanent European presence in the area and facilitated early economic exchanges with local Secwépemc peoples, laying groundwork for regional settlement and resource-based development.^[259] Ross's efforts, including mapping and trade expeditions along the Columbia River system, contributed to broader British claims in the Pacific Northwest.^[259] John Tod (1794–1882), a Hudson's Bay Company chief trader, managed operations at Fort Kamloops from the 1820s onward, overseeing fur procurement and agricultural initiatives amid frequent intertribal conflicts and supply challenges.^[260] Originally from Scotland, Tod's tenure strengthened the fort's role as a supply hub for interior British Columbia, supporting HBC expansion and early ranching economies that influenced provincial agriculture.^[260] His administrative acumen and writings on New Caledonia provided key documentation of frontier conditions, aiding later governance and land use policies.^[261] Cathy McLeod served as the Conservative Member of Parliament for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo from 2008 to 2021, advocating for rural infrastructure, natural resource sectors, and health services tailored to northern British Columbia's needs.) In parliamentary roles including Shadow Minister for Health and Indigenous Services, she prioritized evidence-based policies on economic diversification and federal-provincial coordination, reflecting the riding's reliance on mining, forestry, and agriculture.^[262] Her legislative focus advanced local development projects, such as transportation upgrades along the Trans-Canada Highway corridor.^[263]

Athletes and Sports Personalities

Mark Recchi, born March 1, 1968, in Kamloops, is a former professional ice hockey right winger who played 1,652 NHL games across 22 seasons, accumulating 1,533 points (577 goals and 956 assists) and winning three Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins (1991, 1992) and Boston Bruins (2011).^[264] Recchi began his junior career with the Kamloops Blazers in the Western Hockey League after being traded there in 1986, contributing to the team's Memorial Cup victory in 1987.^[265] Logan Stankoven, born February 26, 2003, in Kamloops, is an active NHL right winger for the Dallas Stars, drafted 47th overall in 2021, where he has recorded points in his rookie season following strong junior performances with the Blazers.^[266] Other NHL players born in Kamloops include defensemen Doug Lidster (343 career points over 15 seasons) and Bert Marshall (217 points in 13 seasons).^[264] Dylan Armstrong, born January 15, 1981, in Kamloops, is a retired shot putter and 2008 Olympic bronze medalist who also won gold at the 2005 World Championships and set a Canadian record of 21.04 meters in 2008.^[267] Armstrong competed in four Olympics (2004–2016) and later coached hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg, who trains with the Kamloops Track and Field Club and won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.^[268] Catharine Pendrel, a professional cross-country mountain biker based in Kamloops since her early career, represented Canada in four Olympics (2008–2021), earning a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Games in the women's cross-country event and multiple World Cup podiums.^[269] Pendrel's training in Kamloops' extensive trail network, including the Kenna Cartwright Park, supported her elite-level performances post-childbirth in 2021.^[270] Matt Hunter, a professional mountain biker and filmmaker from Kamloops, has competed internationally in downhill and enduro events, founding the Kamloops Bike Ranch and contributing to local trail development that hosts national championships and attracts pro riders.^[271] Ties to Thompson Rivers University include alumni like Armstrong, who studied there, and programs fostering regional talent in track and field events linked to Olympic pathways.^[272]

Artists, Entertainers, and Other Notables

Benjamin Ayres, born January 19, 1977, in Kamloops, is a Canadian actor recognized for portraying Dr. Zachary Miller in the medical drama Saving Hope from 2012 to 2017.^[273] He has also appeared in series such as Suits (2011) and JPod (2008).^[273] Elise Gatien, born July 14, 1988, in Kamloops, is an actress known for her role as Madison in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012) and appearances in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018–2020).^[274] She began performing at age four and has credits in over 30 productions.^[275] Madison Olds, hailing from Kamloops, is a singer-songwriter specializing in indie folk-pop, with releases including the single "Best Part of Me," which reached the top 30 on Mediabase/Billboard charts in 2021.^[276] She has opened for Tate McRae and was named a finalist in Canada's Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician program.^[277] Marshall Potts, based in Kamloops where he resides on 160 acres, is a singer-songwriter blending Americana, country rock, and rock styles, with multiple albums released since the 2010s.^[278] His work has garnered airplay and performances across North America.^[279] Nadine Caron, born and raised in Kamloops, became Canada's first Indigenous woman general surgeon upon completing her training in 1993.^[280] As a surgical oncologist, she has focused on cancer care in rural and northern British Columbia, contributing to health equity initiatives.^[281]

Kamloops Indian Residential School and Graves Controversy

School History and Operations

The Kamloops Indian Residential School opened in 1890 as the Kamloops Industrial School, initially funded by the federal Department of Indian Affairs and operated by the Roman Catholic Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in partnership with the Sisters of St. Ann.^[282]^[283] The school's establishment aligned with broader Canadian government policies aimed at assimilating Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian society by separating them from their families and communities, enforcing English or French as the sole languages of instruction, and prohibiting the use of Indigenous languages, which were viewed by officials and church operators as barriers to "civilization."^[284] Federal per-capita grants covered operational costs, including staff salaries and maintenance, while the Oblates provided administrative oversight and religious instruction.^[285] Enrollment grew steadily, drawing students primarily from Secwepemc and other Interior British Columbia Indigenous communities, with numbers reaching approximately 500 by the 1950s, making it one of the largest such institutions in Canada at its peak.^[286] Daily operations followed a regimented schedule emphasizing manual labor, religious devotion, and basic academic subjects, with students rising early for chores such as farming, laundry, and maintenance to offset costs, followed by classes limited to half-day sessions due to work demands.^[40] Staff included Oblate priests as principals, nuns as teachers and dorm supervisors, and occasional lay employees, with discipline enforced through corporal punishment for infractions like speaking Indigenous languages or rule-breaking, as documented in departmental correspondence.^[287] Health challenges were prevalent, with tuberculosis and other infectious diseases contributing to high morbidity rates amid overcrowded dormitories and inadequate nutrition, though empirical records indicate these issues mirrored broader early-20th-century public health crises in under-resourced institutions before widespread antibiotic availability.^[45] Some former students reported acquiring functional literacy and vocational skills, such as reading, writing, and trades like carpentry, which enabled limited economic participation post-attendance, though overall educational outcomes were constrained by the system's emphasis on assimilation over comprehensive schooling.^[288] By the mid-20th century, the school incorporated day students from local reserves and expanded facilities to 13 classrooms by 1959, reflecting shifts toward integrated operations before federal takeover in 1969.^[289]

Closure and Legacy

The Kamloops Indian Residential School closed on July 31, 1978, amid falling student numbers and federal policy transitions emphasizing day schools, provincial integration, and greater Indigenous community control over education, which accelerated the phase-out of the residential model nationwide.^[290]^[282] Following shutdown, the federal government transferred the property to the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, which repurposed the site for band administrative offices, community programs, and other local uses, reflecting a shift toward self-governance in Indigenous affairs.^[291]^[282] Documented death records from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation list 35 student fatalities at the school, mainly from infectious diseases like tuberculosis and pneumonia—prevalent killers in early-20th-century institutions lacking modern sanitation and antibiotics—with burials occurring on site as standard for remote facilities where exhumation and distant transport were logistically unfeasible and not routinely practiced.^[292] The school's aftermath encompasses claims of enduring intergenerational trauma from enforced separations and cultural suppression, yet empirical review of survivor accounts reveals variability, including instances where attendees gained foundational literacy, numeracy, and trade skills that enabled subsequent employment and social mobility despite documented hardships.^[293]^[294]

2021 Announcement and Initial Claims

On May 27, 2021, Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Chief Rosanne Casimir issued a press release announcing the "confirmation of the remains of 215 children" buried in unmarked graves at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, based on preliminary findings from a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey conducted earlier that year.^[295]^[296] The survey, funded by a provincial Pathway to Healing grant, detected soil anomalies interpreted by band leaders as burial sites associated with children who attended the school between 1886 and its closure in 1978.^[290] Casimir described the discovery as an "unthinkable loss" long spoken of by elders but undocumented by the Canadian government, emphasizing the need for further investigation while expressing grief over the deaths.^[296] At the time, the band stated no immediate plans for exhumation, framing the GPR results as sufficient preliminary evidence of the graves.^[297] The announcement rapidly escalated in media coverage, with outlets worldwide portraying the findings as evidence of a mass grave containing the remains of Indigenous children killed under genocidal policies at residential schools.^[298]^[299] Reports from sources including The New York Times and NPR described the site as holding "the remains of 215 children, including some as young as three," linking it to broader narratives of systemic abuse and cover-up without noting the non-invasive nature of GPR or the absence of physical excavations.^[298]^[299] This framing prompted international condemnation, with figures like U.S. President Joe Biden offering condolences and media attributing the deaths to deliberate harm, though GPR typically identifies subsurface disturbances rather than confirmed human remains.^[300] Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded by ordering national flags lowered to half-mast until further notice, describing the news as a "dark chapter" in Canada's history that demanded accountability and reconciliation efforts.^[301] On August 10, 2021, the federal government pledged $320 million in new funding through the Residential Schools Missing Children Community Support Fund to support Indigenous-led searches for burial sites, survivor mental health services, and commemoration projects at former residential school locations.^[302]^[303] Trudeau's administration emphasized the findings as underscoring Canada's responsibility for residential school harms, though band leaders like Casimir maintained the GPR anomalies represented unmarked burials without immediate intent to verify via exhumation.^[304] In the weeks following the announcement, at least 33 churches across Canada burned down, with many arsons suspected and temporally linked to public outrage over the Kamloops claims, including attacks on Catholic institutions tied to residential school operations.^[305] Only two of these fires were ruled accidental, amid a surge in vandalism targeting religious sites interpreted by some as reprisals for historical abuses.^[305] The Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc band's initial assertions contrasted with the technology's limitations—GPR cannot distinguish between graves, tree roots, or other anomalies—yet elicited widespread acceptance in government and mainstream media narratives as proof of concealed child deaths.^[300]^[306]

Investigations, Findings, and Empirical Evidence

Following the 2021 announcement by the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation of approximately 200 soil anomalies detected via ground-penetrating radar (GPR) at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School site, no excavations have been conducted as of October 2025, with community leaders citing a lack of consensus on proceeding with physical searches.^[307] GPR surveys identify subsurface disturbances but cannot distinguish between potential graves, tree roots, animal burrows, or other natural or human-induced alterations without excavation or forensic analysis.^[300] Nationally, over $320 million in federal and provincial funding has supported searches at more than 20 residential school sites since 2021, yet no human remains linked to these institutions have been exhumed or forensically confirmed by late 2025.^[308] Limited excavations at other sites, such as in Manitoba, have examined anomalies but uncovered no evidence of burials associated with residential schools, attributing findings to non-grave disturbances.^[300] The October 2024 final report by Independent Special Interlocutor Kimberly Murray reviewed processes for addressing unmarked graves but emphasized ongoing legal and procedural challenges without presenting physical evidence confirming mass burials or genocide claims; it recommended enhanced support for Indigenous-led searches while noting the preliminary nature of GPR data.^[309]^[310] Analyses by the Fraser Institute have critiqued narratives of systemic mass graves, arguing that death records from the schools align with historical disease outbreaks rather than deliberate killings, and that unverified anomalies do not substantiate genocide absent forensic verification.^[300] Delays and expenditures have drawn scrutiny, with critics highlighting the absence of recoveries despite years of investment and calls for prioritizing empirical confirmation over assumptions.^[311]

Debates, Criticisms, and Broader Implications

The announcement of potential unmarked graves at the Kamloops Indian Residential School sparked intense debates over the interpretation of ground-penetrating radar (GPR) data, with skeptics arguing that media and political figures prematurely equated soil anomalies with confirmed mass burials of murdered children, despite GPR's inability to distinguish between graves, tree roots, or septic systems without excavation.^[300] As of March 2025, over $320 million in Canadian government funding for investigations across multiple sites, including $12.1 million allocated specifically to Kamloops, had yielded zero exhumed human remains, prompting critics to label the narrative a "hoax" driven by unverified claims rather than empirical evidence.^[308]^[312] These skeptics, including analysts from the Fraser Institute, contend that while historical records from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) document approximately 3,200 to 4,000 child deaths across all residential schools—primarily from tuberculosis and other infectious diseases prevalent in early 20th-century Canada—the absence of physical bodies at announced sites undermines assertions of deliberate genocide, especially when compared to era-specific mortality rates in under-resourced institutions.^[300]^[301] Proponents of the original claims, including some Indigenous leaders and TRC advocates, maintain that the schools constituted cultural genocide through forced assimilation and documented abuses, justifying reparations and further inquiries regardless of exhumation outcomes; they criticize skepticism as "denialism" that dismisses survivor testimonies and archival death records.^[313] However, even supportive Indigenous voices, such as Chief Aaron Pete of the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation, have acknowledged the controversy's potential to overshadow genuine historical harms, urging focus on verified assimilation policies over unconfirmed grave specifics.^[314] Mainstream media and academic institutions, often exhibiting systemic left-leaning biases toward narratives of systemic oppression, faced criticism for amplifying initial reports without caveats on GPR limitations, contributing to global headlines of "mass graves" that polls show a majority of Canadians now view as requiring physical proof before acceptance.^[315]^[316] The controversy precipitated broader societal fallout, including over 60 church arsons and vandalisms nationwide in the summer of 2021—many targeting Catholic sites linked to school operations—escalating to at least 112 incidents by 2025, amid graffiti decrying "colonizers" and "killers."^[316]^[317] Policy responses included expanded truth commissions and federal funding for GPR surveys, but by 2025, Ottawa terminated support for a national advisory committee on missing children and graves, reflecting growing fiscal scrutiny over expenditures yielding no forensic confirmations.^[318] Critics argue this resource diversion—totaling hundreds of millions—has prioritized symbolic gestures over addressing acute contemporary Indigenous challenges, such as elevated crime and addiction rates in communities like Kamloops, where causal factors like family breakdown and economic stagnation persist amid unresolved policy legacies.^[300] The episode underscores tensions in reconciling historical mortality norms with modern genocide frameworks, with empirical gaps fueling calls for transparent exhumations to resolve lingering disputes.^[319]

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Policing services for the City of Kamloops are provided by the. ... Fire Safety Plans · Construction Fire Safety Plans · Fire Hydrants · Recruitment.
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The next General Local Election will be held Saturday, October 17, 2026. Click here for the 2022 official election results.
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Voter turnout drops below 30 per cent in Kamloops
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Conservative Caputo re-elected to second term as Kamloops ...
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Mel Rothenburger - Armchair Mayor Communications - LinkedIn
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Brief history of referenda in Kamloops
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May 7, 2024 · In his report, Braun identified a total of 16 challenges facing the City of Kamloops, which has been bogged down by “dysfunction and discord” ...
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May 7, 2024 · ... dysfunction within city hall. I have observed the mayor exhibiting a ... “There is a dysfunctional person, as you have outlined in this specific ...<|separator|>
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Jun 12, 2024 · Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson will have his pay docked 10 per cent effective today (Wednesday, June 12, 2024), according to a City news release.
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Kamloops mayor's pay cut 15% for leaking confidential documents
Oct 21, 2024 · Kamloops city council has instructed the city to reduce the mayor's pay 15 per cent after an independent investigator hired by the city found he had leaked ...
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Hamer-Jackson faces 30 per cent pay cut after investigation finds he ...
about $131,000 in 2024 — has already been docked a cumulative total of 50 ...Missing: lawsuits | Show results with:lawsuits
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New investigation finds Kamloops mayor breached code of conduct ...
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Kamloops, B.C., mayor files 2nd defamation lawsuit against councillor
Aug 5, 2025 · Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson filed the lawsuit based on an email Coun. Katie Neustaeter sent last year, referring to his behaviour as "creepy."
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Aug 13, 2025 · Kamloops RCMP have dismissed a complaint from the city's mayor, alleging he was assaulted by a journalist at a local pub.
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The Trans-Canada Highway 1 is the primary east-west connection through British Columbia. It is our main gateway to the rest of Canada, and a vital route for ...Highway 1 - Kamloops to... · Fraser Valley Highway 1... · Other ProjectsMissing: airport facts
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[PDF] Transit Future Plan
Kamloops is a transportation hub for the region due to its connections to. Highway 5 and 97C, and the Trans-Canada and Yellowhead Highways. Kamloops. North ...
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For the most part we will be talking about passenger trains, but of course many freight trains roll through the Rockies as well. Passenger Trains in the Rockies.
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2024 Q4 Passenger Statistics – YKA Kamloops Airport
2024 Q4 Passenger Statistics ; 2023, 2024 ; Q4 Travelers, 84,218, 76,560 ; October, 25,971, 26,228 ; November, 27,406, 23,905 ; December, 30,841, 26,427 ...
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Kamloops transit is a leader in the BC Transit Municipal Systems Program and provides both regular transit and handyDART custom transit services.
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The plan includes sustainable transportation, walking, and cycling, with a vision and goals for transportation in Kamloops.
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Utilities Services, part of the Civic Operations Department, is responsible for the City's water, sanitary sewer, drainage and flood protection systems and ...Utilities Billing · Kamloops Centre for Water... · Water Use · Bulk Water Supply
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Bulk Water Supply - City of Kamloops
610 Mission Flats Rd; 1510 Bunker Rd—Open. These stations allow bulk water haulers to obtain potable water from the distribution system year-round. Billing and ...
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West Kamloops Substation - BC Hydro
Benefits to your community. The West Kamloops Substation is being constructed to provide an increased supply of clean, reliable electricity to the city.
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[PDF] BC Hydro service area map
BC Hydro service. FortisBC service. City of New Westminster. City of ... Kamloops. Cache. Creek. Clearwater. Merritt. Vernon. Salmon Arm. Castlegar. Creston.
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This entails taking samples from carts on select routes, across collection zones, on collection day when the carts are at the curb, to collect data on ...What Goes Where · Yard Waste Depots · Hazardous Waste Disposal
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Single-use items now accepted in curbside bins: City of Kamloops
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Kamloops Fire Rescue
Kamloops Fire Rescue is made up of 165+ dedicated personnel who work hard every day to ensure that the communities we serve are as safe as they can be.
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There are seven fire stations within City limits—five career fire stations staffed 24/7, 365 days a year, and two paid on call stations located in the ...
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Located in Kamloops, RIH offers high-level, specialty medical care including core physician specialties, 24 emergency and trauma services, ambulatory and ...
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About School District 73
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School District No. 73
School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) provides public education to more than 16500 students in Kamloops and many rural communities, including Chase, ...Careers · About School District 73 · Register for School · Cashless Schools
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St. Ann's Academy – An education you can have faith in!
We provide a nurturing environment for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, rooted in our Catholic faith. With a legacy spanning over 140 years, St. Ann's ...Staff · Apply to SAA · Report an Absence · Contact Us<|separator|>
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We are a Catholic Independent School in the Kamloops Diocese, situated on the North Shore of Kamloops and offer a Kindergarten to Grade 7 education.Staff · Diocesan Information · Attendance · School Uniform Policy
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The Francophone School of the French School Board of BC, Collines-d'or School is located in the heart of the community of Westsyde.
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The Conseil scolaire francophone is a public school board that is recognized across Canada for its vitality and innovation.
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Sep 9, 2024 · 10, SD73 students with diverse needs underperformed (-6%) all SD73 students, but they outperformed (+7%) provincial peers. Children and Youth in ...
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Trades and Transitions - School District 73
Trades Programs. Students can explore a cluster of four related trades in the Trades Sampler program at NorKam, receive technical training in a specific trade ...Missing: vocational | Show results with:vocational
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Thompson Rivers University (TRU) was founded in 1970 as Cariboo College, one institution in a network of two-year community colleges created in British Columbia ...
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Mar 21, 2025 · TRU's student population currently stands at approximately 29,000. About 10% of students study in-person on the Kamloops campus, while 47% are ...
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TRU at a Glance 2024–2025. *Indigenous FTEs and headcounts are for the 2023 ... Total student spaces, 8,834, 8,136, 8,241, Achieved, 8,118, 8,121. Nursing and ...
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Programs · Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism · Arts · Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics · Education and Social Work · Law · Nursing · Other · Science.Learn more · Graduate Programs · Courses · Trades Programs
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Students can choose from 140 on-campus and 60 Open Learning programs to earn certificates, diplomas, undergraduate and graduate degrees. TRU provides ...
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Oct 7, 2025 · “The number of international students on our campus this year has dropped 26 per cent overall, while the number of first-year international ...
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Kamloops College Campus
Sprott Shaw College in Kamloops is the largest private post-secondary school in the area. Browse college programs and start your career.
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Western Canada Theatre: HOME
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The Kamloops Symphony Music School is a non-profit music school offering private lessons, group lessons, and student recitals to all levels and ages.
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Jul 29, 2024 · Organizers say thousands were in attendance at Riverside Park this weekend to watch world class performers during the fifth annual Kamloops ...
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Kamloops Art Gallery
The Kamloops Art Gallery offers inspiring, provocative, and transformative art experiences of national caliber. Located in Secwepemcúl'ecw, it is the ...Current Exhibitions · Studio Programs · Upcoming Exhibitions · Plan Your VisitMissing: theaters | Show results with:theaters
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Located in the Old Courthouse building, Kamloops Courthouse Gallery is an artists co-op offering unique items for sale.
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Kenna Cartwright offers an extensive network of gentle nature trails for hiking or cycling with panoramic views of the city, the Thompson Valley, Kamloops Lake.
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Explore Kamloops' legendary mountain biking trails. From beginner to expert, find your perfect ride in BC's freeride heartland!
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Ski Hill | Snowboarding | Tubing | Snow Shoeing | British Columbia
Harper Mountain Ski Hill is the ideal mountain for your family winter experience, only 20 min from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.Lift TicketsHoursSnow Town Tube ParkSkiing/SnowboardingMap
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Ski resort Harper Mountain
For skiing and snowboarding, there are 20 km of slopes available. 3 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of ...
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Tournament Capital Ranch Discover the amazing facility at 5355 ...
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Kamloops, renowned as Canada's Tournament Capital, offers top sport facilities for tournaments and events. Discover our versatile venues for your next game!
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Tournament Capital Centre (TCC) · Canada Games Aquatic Centre · Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre · Brock Outdoor Pool · Sandman Centre · Skating · Parks & Sports ...
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Isagani Farm-to-Table serves up small dishes made of locally sourced ingredients in a lounge-style atmosphere at the Prestige Hotel.Missing: scene | Show results with:scene
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Where The Food Tells The Story - Thompson Okanagan
Jun 28, 2025 · Kamloops. Seasonal flavours and farm-to-table freshness is what you can expect in the peaks and hills of the Kamloops in the South Thompson.
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a self-guided craft brewery tour - Tourism Kamloops
Sep 29, 2025 · Kamloops offers beer enthusiasts a curated big-flavour experience with a collection of five microbreweries, plus cideries and distilleries for every taste.
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Bright Eye Brewing
Kamloops brewery, restaurant and arcade serving up creative craft beer and fun food. Award winning pizza, smash burgers and ramen are just a taste of what ...
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Welcome to Red Collar Brewing & Gin Lane Distilling. Beer and Gin Available Online here! Taproom Hours: Tuesday - Thursday | 1pm – 10pm, Friday - Saturday | 12 ...Menu · Shop · Private Events · Events
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The seasonal Kekuli Cafe food truck serves dishes rooted in Indigenous cuisine. Enjoy bannock served in everything from bison tacos to bannock desserts.
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Rating 5.0 (9) Handmade baos with traditional and whimsical fillings. We take pride in serving only fresh! Enjoy the flavours of Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan and Southwest Asia
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Rating 4.2 (5) ... Kamloops only locally owned Greek food truck! From sizzling souvlaki to mouthwatering wraps, we serve up authentic Greek cuisine made with love.
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Kamloops Ribfest – Kamloops Ribfest
Kamloops Daybreak Rotary Ribfest · Family Fun Zone. For the entire weekend, the east end of Riverside Park is transformed into an oasis of family fun!Other Events · Food vendors · Main Stage Entertainment · Ribbers
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Farmers' Market Events - Kamloops
The Kamloops Farmers' Market hosts four events: Seed Saturday, Pollinator Festival, Tomato Festival, and Street Food Fare.
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Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops - iNFOnews.ca
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3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off on The Shore - Tourism Kamloops
3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off on The Shore, February 3 - 6, 2025. This event has finished. Check out our events calendar for more. Throughout Kamloops' North Shore.
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Kamloops Blazers - - Canadian Hockey League
Kamloops Blazers at Regina Pats 10/13 | WHL Highlights 2025-26 · Video October 13, 2025 · Read more · Kamloops Blazers at Saskatoon Blades 10/11 | WHL ...TEAMCalendar ScheduleTickets2024-25 Kamloops Blazers ...Game Program
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The Sandman Centre is the centrepiece of sport and entertainment facilities in Kamloops, and home to the Kamloops Blazers.
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We are one of Canada's premier host centres for developing amateur sport, tournaments, cultural events, high performance training camps and national and ...
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Since 1968, the KRC has been a community club, dedicated to the development of rugby in Kamloops and the BC Interior.Mini Rugby · Contact · Juniors · 50 Years of Rugby
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Kamloops Rattlers Lacrosse : Website by RAMP InterActive
KMLA is a Club focussed on turning Youth Athletes into Champions in sport and in life through recreational and competitive Box and Field Lacrosse.Box Lacrosse League · Lacrosse 101 · Field Lacrosse League · Health and Safety
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Economic Impact and Tourism Beyond the thrill of competition, the influx of tournaments has a significant economic impact on Kamloops. The city's ...
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Dec 12, 2024 · Did you know that as Canada's Tournament Capital, our parks and sports fields are home to a wide array of City-led and City-sponsored events ...
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Feb 16, 2023 · The 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts will be held in Kamloops, and it will be the 42nd edition of the Canadian women's curling championship.
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'Amazing' Kamloopsians stepped up to make 2023 Scotties a success
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Upcoming slo-pitch world series to pump $3.4M into Kamloops ...
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NSA Canada Western World Series (Kamloops, BC) June 27 – June 29 2025 · REGISTRATION IS OPEN · Tournament Capital Ranch Kamloops, BC.
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Kamloops sporting events sees a boost in hotel occupancy and ...
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Kamloops, BC V2C 5P6 Phone: 250-374-7467. Website: www.kamloopsthisweek.com. Publisher: Kelly Hall Owner: Cariboo Press Circulation: 29800 Frequency: Three per ...
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Kamloops This Week publishes its final edition - News Media Canada
Nov 2, 2023 · After 35 years, Kamloops This Week is no more. The publication's October 25th edition marked the newspaper's final run.
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Kamloops news, Kamloops real estate, classifieds, obituaries, forums, photo gallery, Kamloops weather, audio, video, and more.
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Television Stations - CFJC - TV - Pattison Media
Kamloops' Very Own. CFJC - TV. Station Details. 460 Pemberton Terrace Kamloops BC V2C 1T5. Phone: 250-372-3322. Hours: 8:30 - 4:00. The Kamloops Community ...
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CFJC-TV produced 16 hours and 15 minutes of local programming weekly, including news, information and human interest programming.<|separator|>
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K97.5 :: Kamloops
K97.5 is Kamloop's ONLY TRUE Classic Rock Station; with artists like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, The Who, Aerosmith, and more!On-Air · K 97.5 :: Player · Stingray Radio Streaming · Contests
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Station Status, Canadian Class B FM Station. Effective Radiated Power, 4300 Watts. Height above Avg. Terrain, 142.5 meters (468 feet).
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In February, CKRV rebranded from The River to K 97.5 with the format changing from Variety Hits to Classic Hits from the 70's, 80's, and 90's.
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Radio NL - Kamloops News
Radio NL Local News Now · TNRD updates member conduct and complaint bylaw · BC Assessment pipeline valuation changes draw sharp criticism from TNRD directors.ON-AIR · Local News Now · BC Food and Wine Radio · Kamloops Blazers
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Feb 19, 2024 · Kamloops This Week is one of at least 36 local news outlets in Canada to close in 2023, according to the Local News Research Project.
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Kamloops Citizens for Change - Public - Facebook
Kamloops Citizens for Change - Public is a discussion group for those who are fed up with the local crime scene, overly lenient justice system, open drug use.
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WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN IN KAMLOOPS - Facebook
If anything happens in your neighbourhood tell us about it here. Ask for help, rant and rave. All crimes are serious and affect us all.
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Kamloops City Council Controversy and Media Bias - Facebook
Dec 18, 2024 · Please read this statement from KCU : Kamloops Citizens United. Kamloops Citizens United statement and city council controversy discussion.
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The mysterious, outspoken Kamloops social media group run by a ...
Jul 15, 2021 · A mysterious politically-motivated social media page in Kamloops is being run by the president of the federal Conservative ...<|separator|>
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Who is behind The Wren news Kamloops?
The Wren is an independent local news outlet founded in 2022 by and for the Kamloops (Tk'emlúps) community. We believe in community-driven and community-funded ...
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Kamloops-themed podcast “Loopszer” launched by local creator
Oct 30, 2024 · The first 46-minute episode, available on multiple platforms such as Transistor and Spotify, attracted over 1300 listeners. In addition to ...<|separator|>
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The Best Local Podcast in Kamloops, as voted by you
Nov 18, 2021 · The Best Local Podcast in Kamloops, as voted by you · Bronze - Walk Together Fiercely · Silver - The Garden Show with Maury Hik · Gold - Drunk ...
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[PDF] Hudson's Bay Company collection - City of Kamloops
A trading post was initially established at Kamloops in May 1812 by Alexander Ross for the Pacific Fur Company, known as Fort Cumcloups. The fort was later ...
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TOD, JOHN – Dictionary of Canadian Biography
John Tod was the son of a clerk in the cotton-printing industry, and after a village school education he worked in a cotton warehouse in Glasgow. In 1811 he ...Missing: figure | Show results with:figure
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Tod, John - ABC BookWorld
Once described as a man "of excellent principle, but vulgar manners," John Tod wrote the History of New Caledonia and the Northwest Coast, the obscure ...Missing: figure | Show results with:figure
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Cathy McLeod, MP - Library of Parliament
Parliamentarian, Party Member, Conservative Party of Canada ; Parliamentarian, MP, Kamloops--Thompson--Cariboo ; House of Commons Roles, Shadow Cabinet Minister ...
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'The time was right to step aside': MP McLeod reflects on 12 years ...
For the past twelve years, Cathy McLeod has represented the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Riding as our Member of Parliament.
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NHL Players from Kamloops, British Columbia - Regular Season Stats
List of NHL players born in Kamloops, British Columbia. NHL regular season stats for players born in Kamloops, British Columbia.
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Mark Recchi - BC Sports Hall of Fame
Recchi began four seasons of junior in the Western Hockey League with the New Westminster Bruins before his hometown Kamloops Blazers traded for him in 1986. ...
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Logan Stankoven Stats And News | NHL.com
Weight: 165 lb ; Born: 2/26/2003 (Age: 22) ; Birthplace: Kamloops, British Columbia, CAN ; Shoots: R ; Draft: 2021, DAL (47th overall), 2nd round, 15th pick ...
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Dylan Armstrong - Team Canada - Canadian Olympic Committee
Born. January 15, 1981. Age. 44. Height. 193cm. Weight. 155kg. Birthplace. Kamloops, BC. Home Province. British Columbia. Hometown. Kamloops, BC. Residence.
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Join the Celebration to Welcome Home Our Olympic and Paralympic ...
Sep 16, 2024 · Ethan Katzberg: Originally from Nanaimo and now training in Kamloops under Coach Dylan Armstrong with the Kamloops Track and Field Club, Ethan ...
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Catharine Pendrel - Team Canada - Canadian Olympic Committee
Born. September 30, 1980. Age. 45. Height. 166cm. Birthplace. Fredericton, New ... Kamloops, British Columbia. Personal Channels. Facebook icon; Twitter icon ...<|separator|>
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Catharine Pendrel wraps up Olympic career smiling.
There was no medal waiting at the end, but Catharine Pendrel from Kamloops crossed the finish line with a smile worth gold at the ...
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Meet Kamloops Mountain Biker: Matt Hunter
Jul 9, 2020 · On our way to the Kamloops Bike Ranch, we reminisce on older days of riding and what it was like for Matt growing up in Kamloops.
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Hometown Heroes – Kamloops' Best Athletes – Enrich Media Creation
Feb 18, 2023 · We are here to bring you the stories of a few of your favourite hometown stars, NHL player Mark Recchi, Olympic shot put medalist Dylan Armstrong, and NBA ...
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Benjamin Ayres - IMDb
Benjamin Ayres was born in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor and writer, known for Saving Hope (2012), JPod (2008) and Suits (2011).Biography · People · Contact Info
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Elise Gatien - IMDb
Born. July 14, 1988 · Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. Spouse. Stu JamesonJuly 2020 - present (1 child). Children. Sully Joan Jameson. Self-verified on ...
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Madison Olds
Home page of Madison Olds, a pop artist from Canada. Madison Olds, a Canadian pop artist, with more than 500k followers online continues to impress ...
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Get To Know: Madison Olds Talks Opening For Tate McRae, Dream ...
Oct 15, 2024 · Hailing from Kamloops, British Columbia, singer-songwriter Madison Olds delivers bright and introspective indie folk-pop tunes.
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Marshall Potts - ReverbNation
Singer Songwriter music, lyrics, and videos from Kamloops, BC, CA on ReverbNation.
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Marshall Potts Out Here | Cashbox Canada
Marshall began writing songs at age 12 and his early influences included Bryan Adams, showing there is a definite shade of Adams in Marshall's well-crafted ...<|separator|>
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Nadine R. Caron, BSc MD MPh FRCSC - UBC Department of Surgery
Dr. Caron was born and raised in Kamloops, BC, and completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University (1993) and her Medical Degree ( ...
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Caron, Dr. Nadine - UNBC
Dr. Caron was born and raised in Kamloops BC. Following her graduation from medical school, she moved to San Francisco to complete her postgraduate fellowship ...
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[PDF] News Release - Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc
Feb 12, 2025 · Kamloops Indian Residential School opened in 1890 as the Kamloops Industrial School and closed in 1978. February 12, 2025. Secwepemcúl̓ecw ...
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[PDF] EDUCATION FOR SUBORDINATION: - à www.publications.gc.ca
Given the assimilationist objectives of residential school policy, however, and the evidence of attitudes, shared by the missionaries, that `civilizing' the ...
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[PDF] Index - The History, Part 1 Origins to 1939
This index covers topics such as the 1910 contract, Aboriginal cultural identity, discipline policy, language policy, and teacher qualifications.
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Survivors of the Former Kamloops Indian Residential School ...
Feb 12, 2025 · ... Residential School opened in 1890 as the Kamloops Industrial School and closed in 1978. ... Run by the Roman Catholic congregations of the Oblates ...
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[PDF] KAMLOOPS RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Our one xesidential School continues to function efficiently and there have been no attendance troubles during the past quarter,. H.E. Taylor,. Indian Agent.
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[PDF] The Legacy
Kamloops residential school, BC (Catholic), 73,. 216. Kaska Nation, 225. Kassi ... residential schools: assimilation, 12-13, 124,. 144; building condition ...
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Kamloops Indian Residential School Site. Crown-Indigenous ...
Oct 1, 2021 · At this meeting, the Committee will discuss the Kamloops Indian Residential School Site. CIRNAC officials will appear for the first hour, and other ...
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Kamloops Indian Residential School Missing Children
On May 27, 2021, it was with a heavy heart that Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc confirmed an unthinkable loss that was spoken about but never documented by the ...
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Former Kamloops Indian Residential School designated a national ...
Feb 12, 2025 · ... closed in 1978 ... Kamloops residential school buildings from afar. The former Kamloops Indian Residential School is pictured on the one ...<|separator|>
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[PDF] 35 Death Records for Students of Kamloops Indian Residential School
35 Death Records for Students of Kamloops Indian Residential School. NB: Names in the list below are spelled as they appear on the NCTR Memorial Register.
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Part One: Life at Residential School - NCTR
The horrific abuse and trauma inflicted on residential school survivors has been handed down from generation to generation to create pervasive hereditary ...
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Residential School Survivor Stories - Legacy of Hope Foundation
Oct 7, 2025 · A selection of Survivor stories drawn from the Our Stories...Our Strength video collection. We are grateful to the men and women who have shared their personal ...
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Remains of Children of Kamloops Residential School Discovered
May 27, 2021 · May 27, 2021, Kamloops – It is with a heavy heart that Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Kukpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir confirms an unthinkable loss ...Missing: potential | Show results with:potential
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[PDF] May 27, 2021, Kamloops - Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc
Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir stated, “We are thankful for the Pathway to Healing grant we received to undertake this important work. Given the ...Missing: potential | Show results with:potential
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Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc says '215' search for truth continues - CBC
May 27, 2024 · Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc later clarified the preliminary ground-penetrating radar survey had found about 200 potential burial sites on the grounds ...
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'Horrible History': Mass Grave of Indigenous Children Reported in ...
Sep 5, 2022 · An Indigenous community says it has found evidence that 215 children were buried on the grounds of a British Columbia school.
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The Remains Of 215 Indigenous Children Have Been Found At A ...
May 29, 2021 · The school system began to shut down in the 1970s, and the Kamloops Indian Residential School closed in 1978. But the effects are still ...
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No evidence of 'mass graves' or 'genocide' in residential schools
Feb 12, 2024 · No unmarked graves have been discovered at Kamloops or elsewhere—not one. As of August 2023, there had been 20 announcements of soil “anomalies” ...
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The year of the graves: How the world's media got it wrong on ...
May 26, 2022 · It was only three days after the story about the graves in Kamloops made its way around the world that Trudeau ordered Canada's flags lowered ...
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Ottawa pledges $320 million to search for residential school graves ...
Aug 10, 2021 · The federal government is committing $320 million in new money for programs to help Indigenous communities search burial sites at former residential schools.
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Government of Canada enhances support to Indigenous ...
Aug 10, 2021 · Of this funding, $83 million will supplement existing investments for community-led processes to research and locate burial sites as well as to ...
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'Canada's responsibility': Trudeau responds to report of unmarked ...
Jun 24, 2021 · Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today the pain and grief Indigenous communities are feeling after a preliminary report of 751 unmarked graves ...
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At least 33 Canadian churches have burned to the ground since ...
Jun 26, 2024 · Since May 2021 at least 33 Canadian churches have burned to the ground. Only two fires were ruled accidental by police.
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2021 Canadian church burnings - Wikipedia
The investigation identified that the church arsons began following the announcement of potential unmarked gravesites at the site of the former Kamloops Indian ...
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The 215 Children's Remains Found Claim: Was It a Hoax? | IRSRG
Nov 14, 2024 · This was a hoax that became a national myth of negative heritage with children now being regularly schooled in the belief that Canada killed First Nations ...
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Why hasn't anyone excavated at Kamloops? - Kindersley Clarion
Sep 18, 2025 · James McCrae - We were told 215 Indigenous children were buried at Kamloops. Not a single body has been found. No dig has ever happened.
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4 Years, $320 Million and Zero Bodies - America Needs Fatima
Mar 13, 2025 · The Trudeau government accepted claims at face value and immediately allocated $320 million to search for unmarked graves nationwide. The ...
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Final Report October 2024 - Special Interlocutor
... Special Interlocutor for Missing ... Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools.
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Special interlocutor releases final residential school graves report
Oct 29, 2024 · So far, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has documented 4,118 who died at residential schools out of an estimated 150,000 First ...
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Canadians demand evidence on Kamloops site - Winnipeg Sun
Aug 15, 2025 · The survey also addressed proposals to criminalize “residential school denialism,” as recommended by Kimberly Murray, appointed in 2022 as ...<|separator|>
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What is truth? - The Catholic Register
May 23, 2025 · ” Despite the provision of $12.1 million in Kamloops for field work and exhumation of remains, none have been recovered. In February 2025 ...
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We fact-checked residential school denialists and debunked their ...
Oct 17, 2023 · 'Preliminary findings' of 'unmarked burials'. After some public confusion over the specific details of the May 2021 Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First ...<|separator|>
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Aaron Pete: An Indigenous chief's honest take on unmarked graves ...
Aug 28, 2025 · Ground-penetrating radar at the Kamloops Indian Residential School site had identified soil disturbances consistent with the shape of graves, ...
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Canadians require proof of Kamloops anomalie - Angus Reid Institute
Aug 13, 2025 · Canadians require proof of Kamloops anomaly, demanding evidence before accepting unmarked graves claims at Kamloops residential school.
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Most Canadians say more evidence needed on Kamloops ...
Aug 14, 2025 · That summer, more than 60 Canadian churches would be destroyed, desecrated or vandalized. But by last summer the language had been toned down ...
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After 112 vandalized churches, Canada ends funding for research ...
Mar 2, 2025 · After 112 vandalized churches, Canada ends funding for research on Catholic school tombs. The global uproar surrounding unmarked graves began ...
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Ottawa ends funding for national advisory committee on unmarked ...
later reversed — as well as funding delays for residential ...
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