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KAMLOOPS, B.C. — August 13, 2026 — The Kamloops & District Labour Council (KDLC) is inviting workers, families and the entire community to celebrate Labour Day at McDonald Park on Monday, September 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This year’s annual Labour Day Picnic will be an especially meaningful one as KDLC celebrates 70 years as part of the Canadian Labour Congress, marking seven decades of solidarity, advocacy and bringing working people together across Kamloops and the surrounding region.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

“Labour Day is about celebrating the gains working people have made together and recognizing the work that still lies ahead,” said Lois Rugg, President of the Kamloops & District Labour Council. “This year is particularly special for us as we celebrate our 70th year. We are proud of the history of the labour movement in our region, and we want to celebrate that history with the whole community.”

The 2026 picnic will feature live music from The Dave Coalmine Band, along with a full afternoon of entertainment and activities for all ages.

Families can enjoy face painting, Sancho the Clown, kids’ activities and Funzone, while the Kamloops Storm hockey club will host a street hockey exhibition on the pickleball court. Community members are welcome to join in and play.

The picnic will also include union and community displays, prizes, and a barbecue hosted by the United Steelworkers (USW). Food from the BBQ will be available by donation, with proceeds going to charity.

“Labour Day has always been about more than a day off,” Rugg said. “The things many of us now take for granted, from safer workplaces and weekends to better wages and a voice at work, were won because working people stood together. The picnic is a chance to celebrate those achievements, enjoy some time together and continue building that sense of community.”

For KDLC, this year’s anniversary is also an opportunity to recognize the generations of local workers, union members, activists and community allies who have contributed to the labour movement over the past 70 years.

The Labour Day Picnic continues a long tradition of bringing union members and the broader public together in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

Food. Fun. Solidarity. Celebrating workers and building community.

Event Details

What: Annual Kamloops & District Labour Council Labour Day Picnic
Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: McDonald Park, Kamloops
Admission: Free
Who: Everyone is welcome

Attractions and Activities

• Live music featuring The Dave Coalmine Band
• Kamloops Storm street hockey
• Face painting
• Sancho the Clown
• Kids’ activities and Funzone
• Union and community displays
• Prizes
• United Steelworkers BBQ, by donation, with proceeds going to charity

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The Kamloops & District Labour Council will observe the 2026 National Day of Mourning on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 pm at the Kia Lounge in the Sandman Centre in Kamloops.

Each year on April 28, workers, families, unions, and community members come together to remember those who have been killed, injured, or made ill because of workplace incidents and occupational disease. The National Day of Mourning is also a time to renew our shared commitment to safer workplaces and to the protection of all workers.

Last year’s ceremony was held at Pleasant Street Cemetery due to the fire at our usual venue, St. Andrews on the Square. As that venue remains unavailable this year, the 2026 event will instead be held at the Kia Lounge in the Sandman Centre.

The Kamloops & District Labour Council invites workers, affiliates, families, and members of the public to join us as we remember those we have lost and reflect on the ongoing importance of health and safety in every workplace.

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The Kamloops & District Labour Council (KDLC) is proud to sponsor a special film showing of The Chronology of Water as part of International Women’s Day 2026.

International Women’s Day is a time to recognize the strength, experiences, and leadership of women in our communities, workplaces, and unions. Supporting events like this is one way we can help create space for important stories to be shared, discussed, and heard.

KDLC members will be on site during the event with information about the Labour Council, what we do, and how working people can get involved. If you have questions about unions, community advocacy, or how labour councils support workers across the region, come say hello.

We hope to see you there for an evening of film, conversation, and community.

KDLC will be on site with information and resources.

For more information, visit the Kamloops Film Festival page for this film.

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