Derek V Smoluk At 467 St. Paul Street, a charming burgundy building is home to Derek V. Smoluk Notary Corporation. Derek’s business has been located on St. Paul Street since the late 2000s; yet, his connection to the wider community is ingrained in his family...

BARRE Kamloops In November 2015, BARRE Kamloops opened its doors on the 100 block of Victoria Street. Previously, Geralyn Alain had been teaching barre classes at a variety of different studios, as well as at Nuance Dance Studio where she met Kristen Pickell,...

The Commodore In early 2006, Dino Bernardo and Chris Monteleone became co-owners of the beloved Commodore Grand Café & Lounge at 369 Victoria Street. The Commodore – as it is more commonly known- opened in 1927 and is both a licensed restaurant by day and a...

“What would it look like if you stepped away and did something else?” This is the thought process Jenny O’Brien explains during an 11:00am People of the Neighbourhood interview at an imperfectly stained table in 4Cats Arts Studio at 250 Victoria Street. The faint...

The Golden Buddha is more than a store; it’s a little community! Depending on the day of the week, you might find it packed with volunteers, employees, a variety of mystics, or new and returning customers – some of whom have been coming since the day it opened....

Christina Grono’s warm smile, earnest hospitality, and zest for local living are three of the many reasons that The Art We Are Café is abuzz with activity from Monday-Saturday, often late with open-mic nights. A Kamloops native, Christina is the creator/owner of...