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What it costs and what Kamloops gets for hosting the B.C. Lions

KAMLOOPS – The B.C. Lions recently wrapped up their three-week training camp at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops for the sixth straight year. If you are counting, that’s roughly $250,000 the City of Kamloops has paid for the privilege of hosting the Canadian Football League team. According to financial reports, the city has paid $211,000 from...

Kamloops about to be overrun by Lions

KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Lions are set to begin their three-week training camp in Kamloops, with the first year camp starting on Thursday. The three-day first year camp will be held Thursday, May 28 through Sunday, May 31, at which point the full squad will hit the field. The team plans to hold open practices...

B.C. Lions sign to train in Kamloops through 2017

KAMLOOPS – It was 2010 when the B.C. Lions made Kamloops their training location. On Monday, the team announced a second deal with the City and Thompson Rivers University to continue hosting the annual training camp through 2017. “Extending our stay in Kamloops for three more years demonstrates the outstanding success of this relationship over...

20 events to share with Dad this Father’s Day

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Rather than spending Father’s Day at home, there are many events to take Dad to this weekend. No matter what his hobby is – from fishing, to antique cars, rodeos, football and more – there’s an event for each Dad on Sunday, June 15. Weather throughout the region is set to be rainy...

B.C. Lions invite public to Fanfest

KAMLOOPS - It's time once more for fans of the B.C. Lions to head out to Hillside Stadium for a special day that's all about them. The City of Kamloops and B.C. Lions are holding Fanfest again, from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 8. The team will host a practice and clinic, encouraging fans...

CFL dispute not expected to interrupt training camp in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Lions arrive in Kamloops next week and though the league and players still need a contract agreement the training camp is expected to go ahead as planned. “We had a conference call with the Lions management this morning,” City Facilities Manager Jeff Putnam says. “We’re all assuming it’s business as usual…....