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📰 News

TRU's Day of Giving raised $131,000 in 24 hours — well above the $80,000 target. The Feb 26 fundraiser pulled in $131,584 to support students at Thompson Rivers University. (Castanet)

The Kamloops real estate market woke up in February. After a slow January, the Association of Interior Realtors is reporting a significant pickup in activity — buyers are moving again. (CFJC Today)

Councillor Nancy Bepple is officially in for another term. The incumbent confirmed her 2026 re-election bid today — the municipal race is starting to fill out. (Radio NL)

Harper Mountain has shut down for the third time this winter. The mild weather continues to beat the hill — skiing and tubing are on hold again as the resort waits for conditions to cooperate. (CFJC Today)

BC teachers have ratified a new four-year deal worth 3% annually. The agreement covers 52,000 educators across the province — four years of raises and, presumably, four years of relative labour peace. (CFJC Today)

Small business sales in BC slid in Q4 — and 2025 is wrapping up on a rough note. A new report says owners ended the year on a difficult note, with more struggles expected heading into 2026. (Radio NL)

🚨 Safety

Law enforcement jumped into the Thompson River this morning — on purpose. The 5th Annual Kamloops Polar Plunge brought first responders and community members to Riverside Park to raise funds for Special Olympics BC. (CFJC Today)

Kamloops RCMP are still looking for a booze bandit — two weeks later. Police released images of a man suspected of stealing alcohol from a downtown location and are asking the public to help identify him. (Radio NL)

The BC Wildfire Service is planning a controlled burn on Shackan band land next week. The burn near Merritt is part of ongoing fire management work in the region. (Castanet)

🏛️ City Hall

Council is kicking the tires on a car share program — no commitments yet. The idea came up at a Committee of the Whole meeting, with councillors exploring options but leaving without a formal direction. (Radio NL)

A provincial change to the Residential Tenancy Act is getting a warm reception from Kamloops supportive housing providers. ASK Wellness CEO Bob Hughes says the new tools for managing difficult tenants strike a better balance. (CFJC Today)

🛣️ Roads & Weather

🚧 Hwy 1 (Thompson River Dr to Deadman-Vidette Rd, east of Cache Creek): Single-lane alternating weekdays Mar 10–Apr 10, 8 AM–4 PM. Utility work.

⚠️ Hwy 1 (Chase to Kamloops): Watch for falling rocks over a 43 km stretch. (DriveBC)