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📰 News

Art Exposed is back at the Old Courthouse Gallery. The Kamloops Art Council's biggest annual fundraiser brings together hundreds of paintings from over 100 local artists — and it's been running for more than a decade. (CFJC Today)

Firefighters just welcomed expanded cancer compensation coverage — and for one local family, it's personal. The union and the family of a former Kamloops fire chief say the provincial government's move was long overdue, given what the job costs people over a career. (CFJC Today)

Simpcw First Nation is negotiating a regulatory framework with the province ahead of the Yellowhead Copper mine approval process. The Clearwater-area mine is still in early stages, but Simpcw wants the rules of engagement nailed down before things advance. (CFJC Today)

Kamloops is getting a National Champions volleyball tournament — TRU's WolfPack aren't complaining about the draw, but UBC sure is. The U Sports Women's Volleyball Championship comes to Kamloops, and the Thunderbirds put out a press release expressing displeasure with how the bracket landed. The WolfPack called it a non-issue. (CFJC Today)

Kamloops council has approved a $40M line of credit to manage city cash flow. It's not new debt — it's a short-term borrowing mechanism to bridge the gap until property tax revenues arrive. Council approved the bylaw to keep the city's finances running smoothly between cycles. (Radio NL)

🚨 Safety

A man was shot and killed outside the downtown 7-Eleven early Wednesday in what RCMP say was a targeted attack. Police identified the victim and cordoned off the area for much of the day. (CFJC Today)

🏛️ City Hall

A city councillor is alleging Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson broke the law by failing to comply with a freedom of information request — and the privacy commissioner is now investigating. The formal inquiry adds another layer of tension to what has been an increasingly fractious council. (CFJC Today)

The Arena Multiplex project is gaining momentum, with the collaborative team now publicly introduced. The city wants residents to know who's driving the file as the major sport and recreation facility moves from planning toward something more concrete. (Radio NL)

🛣️ Roads & Weather

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

🚧 Hwy 1 (Beaton Rd to Greenstone Rd, 7–9 km west of Kamloops): Single-lane alternating Thu Mar 12, 6 AM–6 PM. Guardrail repairs.

🚧 Heffley-Louis Creek Rd (at Heffley Lake Rd): Single-lane alternating Fri Mar 13, 8 AM–4 PM. Electrical maintenance.

🚧 Heffley-Louis Creek Rd (Heffley Lake Rd to Lake Bay Rd): Single-lane alternating Sat Mar 14–Sun Mar 15, 8 AM–4 PM each day. Electrical maintenance.