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Arts and Culture

‘Bach-lash’ for Chalamet

Following the actor's comments regarding ballet and opera as legit art-forms, was Chalamet snubbed at the Oscars?

By Olivia Dean

April 10, 2026

2 min Read

Sports

Spring and summer athletic events

Want to know what sporting events are planned for Kamloops this Spring and Summer? We have an article for that

Honouring International Mother Language Day

Dhaka, 1952. University students protested their government’s decision to make Urdu the sole state language of East Pakistan, now Bangladesh. They sought the recognition of Bangla (Bengali), the majority’s mother tongue, as an official language. Many were injured in conflict with the police, and several students, now known as the Language Martyrs, were killed. The […]

Playoff sweep douses Blazers’ fire

After a playoff exit, the Blazers' season officially comes to an end

Take a hike to reduce your stress

Like coffee and donuts, salsa and chips, Zendaya and Holland, exercise and stress relief are natural partners

Water safety in Kamloops

As the weather warms up, some residents may be thinking about taking a dip in the main attraction of Kamloops, the Thompson River. Getting into a body of water, or hanging out with friends at the beach, can be one of the best ways to cool down in the summer, but residents should be careful […]