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Heat Wave Incoming
Heat wave incoming! The weather forecast is predicting more hot weather coming to Kamloops and the surrounding area. So, we here at Downtown Kamloops thought it would be a good idea to give you all some advice on how to stay cool in the days ahead. 1. Drink Water! It sounds lame, but this age-old piece of wisdom has stuck around for a reason. Especially while out in the heat, you need to drink water. If you're sweating excessively - if you work outdoors or are going for a run - you'll also need to replace the electrolytes you're losing as well as the water. If you need to, mix an electrolyte powder into your water, or substitute a bottle of water for a bottle of your favourite sports drink. 2. Stick to the Shade and Cover Up Prolonged direct sunlight is one of the main causes of heat stroke, and can also lead to nasty things like skin cancer. The best way to avoid this is stay in the shade whenever possible. If it's not possible to be in the shade, make sure to wear a sun shirt...
Taste of Downtown is Underway!
Taste of Downtown is underway, so let's take a look at what it has to offer! You can get a Taste of Downtown passport for a minimum donation of just $5. All donations will go to the Kamloops Food Bank to help feed local families and individuals in need. With your...
Downtown Parkades Membrane Replacement Project – Update
The City of Kamloops is replacing the traffic deck membrane in both downtown parkades (Lansdowne Street and Seymour Street) between July–August 2020. This Membrane Replacement project is necessary to protect the concrete structures from moisture and extend the life...
Sundays in Downtown Kamloops
Summer weekends can be great time to head downtown and take all our city centre has to offer. However, it can be hard to find out what’s open on Sundays in Downtown Kamloops. We here at the KCBIA thought it might help to let you all know what businesses are open on...
Taste of Downtown is Back!
Taste of Downtown Kamloops The Taste of Downtown is back, and now it’s bigger and better than ever. From July 31st to August 31st, patrons of the downtown are encouraged to purchase a Taste of Downtown passport for a minimum donation of $5. This passport will allow...
Kamloops Art Gallery – Now Open!
The Kamloops Art Gallery has reopened its doors to the public! After being closed down they are finally able, and ready to #openwithcare to the public. Some things have changed, however, the new hours of operations are Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm....
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...