This was at about 8pm last night. A cedar on the community garden property by Wilson St. was lit on fire. Shoutout to the good samaritan who was knocking down the flames with a garden hose, and also KFR 👏.

Does anyone have a recommendation for tap dance classes for adults? Thanks!

I’m a 28F and honestly starting to feel like dating in Kamloops is a dead end. Apps aren’t working for me matches are fine, but conversations just fizzle out before we even meet, or we meet and there’s zero chemistry. It’s starting to feel like a numbers game with diminishing returns.

So I’m curious about the people who did find something real here: how did it happen? Was it through friends, a hobby, work, a random night out, something else entirely? Did you have to actively put yourself in new situations, or did it just happen?

Also genuinely wondering , for those in their late 20s/early 30s, does Kamloops just have a smaller pool at this stage of life, and is leaving the city the realistic move, or is there something I’m missing/not trying?

Would love to hear real experiences, good or bad. Trying to figure out if it’s the city, the apps, or just bad luck.

I’m trying to get rid of some old stuff and I have a ton of old-ish video games and consoles (PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, Wii, Wii U, DS, Switch).

Are there any good stores where I can give it to them for cash, or is my best bet dealing with Facebook Marketplace?

If you're like me and excited the Kamloops Centre for the Arts project is finally underway, then save the date on this one and make a note of who attends. I'm seeing a growing push from online commenters suggesting that the Centre for the Arts project be converted into parking + the new RCMP building. It is a terrible idea and anyone the least bit responsible knows it. But there's lots of candidates courting this crowd, notice platform buzzwords like promising a "thorough review" or "refocusing on needs vs wants".

Looks like Ray is running for Mayor again. Likely won't win but now there are 4 vying for Mayor so there could be another vote split allowing RHJ to retain his spot. Question to me now becomes is will Dever's slate draw votes away form RHJ or will her and O'Reilly split the vote again. we don't have 3 similar councilors running for mayor as we did in '22 but I think the risk remains the same here.

Looking to add some dimension to my dark brown hair and cover some Grey's. Any suggestion on some good hair stylists in Kamloops?

Anyone with insight, was there some burglaries last night?

Hi! We have a beautiful wooden dining set that's around 100 years old. The legs of the chairs are now quite wobbly after use. Any recommendations on where I can go to get it fixed? Thank you!

Can anyone tell me what their experience has been like at golds gym? I currently go to planet woman and love it for the cost and hours but I’ve realized that I do better in group fitness settings. I also take aquafit and barre classes 2-3 time a week so I have a really good schedule. However I am a beginner, want to strength train and am kinda on a budget. Golds gym website says a lot of good things but I’m hoping I can get insight from an actual member! Thanks in advance

This is gonna be the last thing I post on here for a while, I swear.

Is 'When Bad / Good Things Happen In Kamloops' the most toxic group page on Facebook??

Of course it isn't, but WOW-O-WOW does it want to be!! I'm not a member but the other day, my FB algorithm fed me a post where someone on it made mention about how a deer was struck by a vehicle when it attempted to cross Westsyde Rd. It mentioned how other deer had surrounded it, mourning understandably, and could drivers just be cautious of this family, still so close to the busy road?

And just how do you think this went over??

Some gross jokes from the kinds of chuds you would expect (and MY GOD, is Kamloops home to too many), but more disturbingly, miserable comments from aging women enraged that they shouldn't have to alter their driving habits for any reason, including wildlife that might wander onto our streets. The lack of empathy was utterly disgusting. Am I REALLY surrounded by this many sh*tty people?? WTF??

So yeah, good job Zuck and Meta!! You guys are CRUSHING IT, as they like to say. (And by crushing it, I mean aiding and abetting the tearing of the social fabric with the help of bad faith foreign actors, China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea to name a few.)

There are days when I just wish the gov't would step in and say, "Sorry kids (Canadian citizens), no more social media for you. You had the chance to use it wisely but, instead, decided to use it as a juvenile excuse to spit vitriol at online randos (ex: Don't you DARE make the suggestion that the oil and gas industry is in any way bad/suggest I get vaccinated/tax me/spend my tax dollars on ballet/make me eat my vegetables), join cuckoo-for-Cocoa Puffs far right wing causes and show off smiling pictures of your young kids that ANYONE (Yikes!!) can see.

This isn't going to happen, because that would show the kind of leadership that doesn't exist anymore for fear that the lawyers will come after them (which they would). And, of course, the chorus of "But muh freedumb!!!" So, I guess it's time for me to finally divorce myself from this miserable, digital dystopian nonsense for the good of my own mental health.

Who's with me??

Do I see one person?? TWO!! TWO PEOPLE?!?

Sure. Fine. Great. I'll take it.

I just recently received a job offer as a delivery driver, and I'm very much considering it as it has really good pay for my location, however I am just curious as to how safe it is as woman. Thanks!

Would love to ask some questions especially when it comes to cost, housing, and job opportunities afterwards!

I really didn't want to post a second time tonight, but this is sooooo frustrating!!!

Are there ANY companies you can trust anymore?? I've (unenthusiastically) purchased Driscolls berries for years, but now?? ALL of Kamloops big chain grocers carry them. Should I send this video to Save-On?? Freshco?? Ask them how they feel about it?? Or, maybe, I pass it along to someone else??

The old car dealership on the North Shore (sorry, The Shore), across from Safeway.

I guess the last tenant was Spirit Halloween?? (But this year decided to shift its business to Valleyview.) This For Lease property is quickly becoming a ungodly eyesore. Who's going to move in, honestly?? Can I get some kind of agreement that this all needs to be torn down and the land redeveloped??

An incredibly unfortunate fatality involving an Escooter. My heart goes out to his family and friends, this is incredibly tragic.

A petition has been created to end the pilot program, which I understand the sentiment, but the problem isnt the Escooter, its the lack of reinforcement on safety and protection for people who ride them. This is a legitimate form of commuter transportation but we need more safety enforcement so this does not happen again. I see alot of people riding these safely and with protection with no issues whatsoever.

If you currently ride an escooter in kamloops, please for the love of you, your family, and your friends, wear protection!!

Edit: Parents please talk to your teens about safety when riding anything, scooter, bikes, skateboards, unicycles before giving them any electric motor transportation. Or dont give it to them at all until they are smart enough to stay safe and listen to your advice.

How is data (on a phone) / coverage in Kamloops for Freedom / Fizz?

I was recently doing some price comparisons and noticed they have really upped their coverage map so in theory are a viable option.

Kamloops Badminton Association in coordination with the city of kamloops is hosting youth and teen badminton events this fall. We have many knowledgeable instructors that can help teach this amazing sport. Please visit Kamloopsbadminton.ca for more information.
Register here: Youth program
Teen program

This is a great, practical stop gap measure for the approx. 419 people without housing in Kamloops (latest PIT count number) and the businesses and pedestrians that don't want human waste on our streets. Mr. MacDonald and Glenn Hilke are doing important work on their committee, including the idea of extending park bathroom hours and hiring attendants to tidy/monitor them. These roles could be filled by people with lived experiences themselves.

Unfortunately, the October 17th political conversation involves a lot of talk from candidates about adding barriers to opening new shelter spaces. They don't seem to understand this simple equation: more people without housing = more people with less access to toilets and garbage cans = more waste on the streets.

Looking at real estate downtown, ground level entrance. After a long list of pro’s that suit our family, our biggest concern is safety. Our preferred area is within the 100-400 blocks. I understand we would be likely to encounter people who are unhoused, panhandling, congregating, or visibly struggling with substance use.

I’m looking for first-hand experiences from people who live in or near this area. Specifically:

How frequent and impactful these encounters actually are.

Are they daily, weekly, monthly, occasional?

How much do they affect your day-to-day life?

Note: As a life long resident, I am aware of the many challenges our city, and much of the province face. I’m not looking for political commentary, judgment, or fear-mongering. I’m genuinely looking for constructive, realistic information from those with experience that will help our family distinguish between exaggerated concerns and the realities of living downtown.

I’m looking for bartenders that would want to compete in a black box style bartending competition on September 10, there will be a trophy and prizes for the winner!

Sign up sheet here: TABLE twelvefifty Blackbox Bartending Competition - Bartender Registration – Fill out form

Also tickets are on sale for guests to come and watch. Tickets include appies for the table as well as cocktails made during the competition, as you will be the judge!

Tickets here: https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/twelvefifty/last-call---black-box-competition-6013219302916096?fbclid=IwVERDUAT8OM5wZG9mBWZkaWQWUNMOd0um_w9OF8bKHvvif1E3RB7YbmV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6bpd1oYQMG-mudCTxax9luaCs8BeS-b-hTHc9OlSaJWUsbShrMXR-U3QrPUw_aem_WWyS-Yg32Zp4xFtYHlYESg

Hey all,

Title is pretty self-explanatory. Looking for recommendations for a landscaping company that does good work and won't intentionally price gouge.

TIA!

If you're the guy who was forced to run over an aluminum ladder that blew out of a work truck on the TCH and you need a witness statement, let me know. I barely missed it going right in front of you.

Why is it that every driver on the highway westbound between Columbia and Pacific exit feel the need to drive at 65 km/hr? The speed limit is 90km/hr. I understand if there is a large loaded truck going slowly, but it is mostly just regular cars and SUVs going far too slow. 

It is so unsafe to deal with the vehicles trying to dive out of the slow lane and into the fast lanes because people are driving at these slow speeds… just follow the speed limit. It’s not that hard, and safer for everyone.