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📰 News

JP Hurlbert hit 40 goals in Kamloops' final home game Friday — the Blazers rolled the Giants 7–3. Edmonstone turned aside 32 of 35 shots in net, while Behm, Coupland, and Brunicke all had three-point nights. Kamloops has already clinched a playoff spot; they close out the regular season in Langley tonight, then face the Kelowna Rockets in round one starting March 27. (CFJC Today)

The New Afton mine near Kamloops is now owned by an American company. Chicago-based Coeur Mining finalized its acquisition of New Gold on Friday — New Gold shares are being de-listed from both the TSX and NYSE American. Coeur plans to share consolidated guidance and updated mine reserves on Monday, March 23. (Castanet)

4th Avenue is closing all week starting Monday for sewer work. Paving runs Seymour to St. Paul starting Monday; utility prep and line painting follow Tuesday–Wednesday. Access for businesses and residents will be maintained where possible. (CFJC Today)

Kamloops' 2026 building numbers look strong — but strip out two projects and you're actually behind last year. A $9M BC Transit renovation and a $6M data centre account for most of the $38.8M year-to-date figure. Chief Building Official Marc Vere's take: "It's a steady start, but I wouldn't call it a massive increase." (Radio NL)

🚨 Safety

The Peterson Creek controlled burn is off — rain and snow overnight killed the conditions. Kamloops Fire Rescue, BC Wildfire Service, and Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc had planned the six-hectare sagebrush burn for this morning. It may be rescheduled to spring or fall. (Castanet)

Tick season is back — warmer weather means they're already questing in the grass. Rocky Mountain Wood Ticks typically don't carry Lyme disease, but can cause paralysis within five days of attachment. Tuck your pants into your socks, check your pets after hikes, and pull ticks straight out — don't twist. (CFJC Today)

📅 Events

Velvet Groove plays live blues at the Paramount this afternoon. The local trio brings their "afternoon of blues" to the historic theatre at 2pm — a chill Sunday matinee if you're not ready to let the weekend go yet. (Kamloops Film Society)

RAD turns 40 — and the Paramount is celebrating tonight at 7:30pm. The 1986 BMX cult classic gets a big-screen anniversary screening. Cru Jones, Helltrack, the bicycle boogie, synth-heavy soundtrack — pure 80s nostalgia. Tickets at thekfs.ca or at the door. (Kamloops Film Society)

🛣️ Roads

🚧 Hwy 1 (Thompson River Dr to Deadman-Vidette Rd): Single-lane alternating Apr 10–17, weekdays 8 AM–4 PM. Utility work.

🚧 4th Avenue (Seymour St to St. Paul St): Full closure all week starting Monday for sewer upgrades.

(DriveBC)