PM’S CANADA DAY MESSAGE – This is a day to celebrate each other
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Canada Day message. July 1, 2026 Today, we celebrate an incredible country that spans three oceans, six time zones, and ten million square [Continue]
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EDITORIAL – Life in Kamloops was much different when Canada was born
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. WE’RE 159 YEARS OLD, as a nation, today. On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act was enacted. Of course, we were basically an east [Continue]
CANADA DAY – Thousands enjoy celebrations in a scorcher at the park
‘MAKE SURE to hydrate!” Those words may have been the most heard at Canada Day celebrations today at Riverside Park, as temperatures passed the 30C mark by noon. [Continue]
EDITORIAL – Celebrating a return to being proud of our country
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IT’S CANADA DAY. It feels good. We’ve been so down on ourselves the past few Canada Days that our annual celebration didn’t feel quite [Continue]
LETTER – Questions and answers about parking, dogs, pigeons during big events
Following are some questions asked by a city resident, and the reply from the City: CANADA DAY, MUSIC IN THE PARK, RIBFEST 1 Parking at a premium around Riverside Park, and [Continue]
CANADA DAY – Fireworks, Art in the Park to highlight July 1 celebration
Civic events have been set for the annual Canada Day celebration at Riverside Park. July 1 in the park will start with the Lions Club pancake breakfast from 7 to 10:30 a.m. [Continue]
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