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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 10:00am to 5:00pm. Thursday is still free admission thanks to BCLC. The exhibit the Art Gallery will be highlighting is "Casting the Eye Adrift" by Donald Lawerence, curated by Charo Neville and will run until December. Remember to adhere to the Gallery's COVID procedures: Please stay home if you are not feeling well There will be limited maximum capacity in all of our spaces All guest from different households must stay 2m apart Children must stay with an adult at all times Masks are welcome but not mandatory Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the Gallery For more information, check out their website for all the...
Good News Stories #YKAStrong
Let's be honest, we are all feeling anxious and unsure by the COVID-19 pandemic in our community and around the world. These 'Good News Stories' in Kamloops will uplift your spirit. We will continue to update any good news that we hear through the weeks ahead and...
Community Futures Thompson Country
On March 25th, Community Futures Thompson Country launched two new services to assist businesses in Kamloops, Clearwater, Barriere, Sun Peaks and Chase for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses can now access the COVID-19 Loan program and COVID-19...
Resources for Small Business Owners
Most businesses are under an immense amount of stress during this pandemic. It is important as a business owner to stay informed via the latest official updates and ensure the utilization of resources the government has introduced. The following are some resources...
Community & Innovation #YKAStrong
In this unprecedented time, small businesses and communities show resiliency through community & innovation #YKAStrong. Leadership through this crisis will exponentially determine recovery, and in what strength businesses return. Here are some ideas adopted by...
Downtown Kamloops Business OPEN + Updates #YKASTRONG
We have put together a list of Downtown Kamloops Business OPEN + Updates which is subject to change. It includes all temporary closures, take-out options, pick-up, online stores, and other business models that will help our community #ykastrong. We will try and...
Support Small Businesses
Downtown is Open! (Continuously Updated) In these trying times when fear and panic grips our communities, we should remember that small businesses are inevitably going to be weighed down by the impact of COVID-19. These are the friendly smiles that greet you every...