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📰 News

The province has announced the Red Bridge will be replaced with a zip line. The $4.2-million cable crossing will move commuters from downtown to Mount Paul Industrial Park in under 90 seconds. Construction begins 2031, pending a 14-month public consultation. (The KD)

JP Hurlbert is a WHL All-Star. The 17-year-old Blazers rookie finished with 97 points and 42 goals — the first Blazer to hit 40 since Logan Stankoven in 2021–22 — and is projected to go in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. (CFJC Today)

Foundry Kamloops is opening this summer. The Royal Inland Hospital Foundation committed $250,000 to the capital campaign for the new youth wellness centre at 540 Seymour St., which will serve ages 12–24 with mental health, substance use and physical health services. (Castanet)

Kamloops-area fire departments are getting provincial cash. Pinantan Lake, Merritt, Barriere, Chase, Neskonlith, Skwlax and Clinton each receive about $30,000 through B.C.'s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for new gear and training. (Castanet)

🏛️ City Hall

Tourism Kamloops wants an $89-million convention centre. A feasibility study presented to council Tuesday proposes a ballroom, breakout rooms and an Indigenous gathering space, split equally between the city, a private partner and senior governments — with a projected $450,000 annual operating loss. (CFJC Today)

The city's tree coupon program opens today. Residents can get $20–$50 coupons toward fruit trees or ornamentals at six nurseries through June 10, one per household. (Castanet)

🚨 Safety

A Kamloops jury convicted Colin Harris on five drug trafficking charges. Harris, 44, was arrested in 2022 with more than 20 grams of fentanyl, cocaine, meth and 50 morphine pills; deliberations took less than a day. Lawyers return April 13 to set a sentencing date. (Castanet)

📅 Events

Flights & Bites at Monte Creek Winery is this Friday, April 3. Wine flights and food at 2420 Miners Bluff Rd, starting 11 AM. (Castanet)

🛣️ Roads & Weather

🚧 Hwy 97 (Duck Range Rd to Monte Creek): Maintenance work ongoing Wednesday.

🚧 Hwy 1 (Chase, Shuswap Ave to Little River Rd): Single-lane alternating traffic through April 17, weekdays 7 AM–5 PM.

🚧 Hwy 1 (Old Ferry Rd to Squilax Turtle Valley Rd): Road sweeping through Apr 17, weekdays 6 AM–3 PM. Moving work zone.

(DriveBC)