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Boogie the Bridge is Kamloops’ largest celebration of movement. The 26th annual CFJC TV Boogie the Bridge is happening on Sunday, April 23.

Take part in a run, walk or stroll along one of three courses. This year, the run is once again starting in Riverside Park. From the park, the route heads across the Overlanders Bridge to Kamloops’ North Shore to then follow along the North Thompson River.

Over the years, Boogie the Bridge has inspired hundreds of people to make a difference in their lives, the lives of their families and the lives of their community members, through movement and community involvement.

The annual event is full of fun along the route, with bands, inspirational chalking and lots of cheering and encouragement all along the route.

To participate (run or walk) in the 1K Kids’ Mini Boogie, 5K, 10K or 21.1K Half Marathon distances, go online to register at, registration@boogiethebridge.com.

Boogie the Bridge is also looking for volunteers. To sign up, go to registration@ boogiethebridge.com.

SMILE FOR THE CAMERA AND SAY, “COOKIE”:

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The Kamloops YMCA-YWCA CEO Colin Reid (left) is all smiles after Tk’emlúps Tim Hortons restaurant co-owner Joe Quewezance (top right) donated $22,729.71 from its Smile Cookie campaign from last summer/fall. Every cent of the proceeds from the sale of the iconic chocolatechunk cookies topped with pink and blue icing smiles went directly to impacting youth at the Kamloops Y. The campaign, which ran from Sept. 19 to Sept. 25, 2022, saw thousands of Tim Hortons customers buy their Smile Cookies in Kamloops. The first Smile Cookie campaign was launched in 1996, originally raising funds for Hamilton Children’s Hospital. Since then, the annual charitable campaign has raised a total of more than $77 million for charities and organizations selected every year by Tim Hortons restaurant owners. Recipients include local hospitals, community care organizations, food banks and schools.