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How Can You Help #OpenWithCare?
As Kamloops businesses open up, many worry about the increased risk of infection with COVID-19. However, there are ways that we can open our city safely, but we need everyone's help. How can you help #OpenWithCare? Wear A Mask To Help Out Studies have shown that wearing masks in public can greatly reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. According to the Government of Canada website, wearing a non-medical mask or face-covering is recommended in crowded public settings such as stores, shopping areas, and public transportation. You'll know your face mask or face covering is effective if it allows for easy breathing, fits securely to the head, and is made of at least 2 layers of tightly-woven material fabric (such as cotton or linen). If your mask becomes damp or dirty, change it out for a new one as soon as possible. If it's a cloth mask, wash it. Your mask should be comfortable and not require frequent adjustment, as touching your face increases your chance of contracting...
Ride-Hailing Comes to Kamloops
Finally, ride-hailing is coming to Kamloops! KABU, a Richmond-based ride-hailing company launched in Kamloops on July 1st. They are partnering with the local tour and shuttle company TasteFull Excursions to provide service to Kamloops and the surrounding area,...
Where Are They Now Series: Rory McKerchar
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? A CAP TEAM ALUMNI SERIES Today we have an interview with past Cappie, Rory McKerchar! What year were you a CAP Team Member? I was a CAP Team member over the Summer of 2013 Tell us about your career path since leaving the CAP Team I worked on...
Proposed Street Closures – Downtown Business Feedback
The Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association would like feedback from Downtown Businesses on proposed street closures. Please take two minutes to give your feedback. Recently there have been reports of conversations regarding the potential short term or...
Kamloops Central BIA Launches Open With Care Campaign
The Open With Care campaign is part of a strategy supported by BIA's across the province. This campaign is intended to inspire businesses to open safely and is designed for organizations within the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association area. While we...
Extended Patios Sweep the Downtown
Extended patios to sweep Downtown Kamloops! As restrictions lift across B.C., more and more Kamloops businesses are expanding their patios. They hope that more outdoor seating will bring customers to the downtown area while still letting them maintain a safe social...
Welcome to the Downtown Summer CAP Team!
You may have noticed a few more red hats and shirts patrolling the downtown lately. This is because the KCBIA has just finished hiring its Downtown summer CAP Team. You already know the CAP Team supervisor, Jon, as well as Blake, Frankie, Oliver, Jake, and Matt,...