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On two wheels for first time at 65

Patrick O'Neil, a Kamloops resident who has been blind since birth, has bought his first bike at age 65.

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Mental Health Matters: The brewing mental-health war

Psychiatry and neuroscience go toe-to-toe as The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, version five, or DSM-V, is released.

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The B.C. Pen comes to Kamloops

The prisoner art that has dotted them for more than a decade is finally gone — and relocated to Kamloops.

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International Museum Day in Kamloops this weekend

The worldwide community of museums will celebrate the 36th Anniversary of International Museum Day on May 18, 2013.

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Imagine No Religion this weekend

If Kamloops feels a little less religious this weekend, that’s not just your imagination — Imagine No Religion is back.

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Helping make a Court a home

Thanks to a few big-hearted community members, the children at Elizabeth Court have somewhere to play for the first time in five years.

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Something alien has taken place at Brock

It’s all part of making science fun and relevant, said Genome BC communications and education vice-president Sally Greenwood.

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These students all have the E-Spirit

34 teams of aboriginal high-school students wrap up their week in Kamloops.

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ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT: History's unsavoury side takes centre stage

The new feature exhibit at the Kamloops Museum and Archives showcases mugshots of the past

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'I made my husband a promise and I'm not going to let it go'

Widow of award-winning local author and historian vows to finish her husband’s latest book

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If you don't know your history . . .

The last time Kamloops hosted the B.C. Historical Federation, the Tournament Capital was preparing to host the Canada Games.

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Life-saving match game

Four very different Kamloops residents gathered at Royal Inland Hospital to extend their gratitude.

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Howling Coyote Education Fund gets $20K injection

Sun Ridge Equipment Ltd. has had a good year and want to give back to their community

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DON'T WORRY, BE MCHAPPY

McHappy Day, held on Wednesday, May 8, helped Royal Inland Hospital’s pediatric ward get much-needed equipment.

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Listen to the gift of hearing

Two Kamloops business people are heading to Honduras to share the gift of hearing.

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Memorial service in Winnipeg for Owen

Tom Owen had been director of environment and sustainability at TRU for the past four years.

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Water is wonderful

SoundWeaving: Voice Empowerment through Sacred Sound, Movement and Ceremony takes place on May 10.

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SAVING LIFE AND LIMB

In Tanzania witch doctors pay bounties for limbs of albinos, claiming the body parts can be used to create magic potions.

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Walking for peace — and more

A diverse group of Kamloopsians was out for the 38th annual Walk for Peace, Environment and Social Justice.

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Mental Health Week: Moore is Feeling Good

A former resident is returning to Kamloops after a four-year singing hiatus to celebrate and motivate in honour of Mental Health Week.

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