Updated 23.08.30 – 3:00pm
Page will be updated on Wednesday, September 6
Information for evacuees:
- If you do not require ESS assistance, you do not need to attend the reception centre. In many cases, home or tenant insurance actually provides greater support than what is available through ESS, so be sure to speak with your insurance representative to see what’s available to you.
- If you do require ESS assistance for shelter, food, or incidentals, you must visit a reception centre to apply and complete an eligibility interview. Registering online is not enough. Due to the high volume of evacuees at the Kamloops ESS, evacuees should expect a delay in this process.
- To speed up the processing, evacuees requiring ESS assistance should:
- Register online at https://ess.gov.bc.ca/. This will allow the ESS volunteers at the reception centre to find your file and process you more quickly.
- Download and activate the BC Services Card App from Google Play or the Apple App Store. While this is not required to access ESS supports, it will allow evacuees to receive supports via etransfer.
- To qualify for ESS support, your primary residence must be located within an evacuation order area. People evacuated from vacation rentals or owners of secondary residences in the evacuation order area are not eligible to receive ESS assistance.
- For updates on current evacuation orders and alerts, please check with your local authority or First Nation.
- For updates on wildfires, visit BCWildfire.ca.
Information for residents:
- The Kamloops ESS team cannot accept walk-up volunteers. ESS is a provincial program that requires a police information check, as well as specific training and courses that cannot be provided on the spot during an emergency event.
- Residents who wish to become a qualified volunteer to support future events can register at Kamloops.ca/ESSVolunteer. A volunteer coordinator will reach out regarding future training opportunities as capacity allows following this event.
- Please do not bring donations of any kind to the ESS Reception Centre at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre. The purpose of this reception centre is to process evacuees’ applications for ESS assistance. Volunteers do not have the capacity to manage the intake or dispersal of donations at this location.
The Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation for the frontline workers who are working to protect the land, homes, people, animals and businesses in the affected areas.
Supports from Kamloops and area businesses
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| Business Name | Type of offer | Access via | To access support | Link |
| Accommodation (other than Evacuation Centre) | ||||
| Delta Hotels Kamloops | Government Rate for Evacuees and Emergency Personnel | Delta Hotels Kamloops – 540 Victoria St | Call Delta Hotels to book – 250 372 2281 | |
| Sandman Hotel Group | Government Rate for Evacuees and Emergency Personnel | Sandman Signature – 225 Lorne St | Call Sandman direct to book – 250-377-7263 | |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Kamloops | Government Rate for Evacuees and Emergency Personnel | DoubleTree by Hilton Kamloops – 339 St. Paul Street | Call for details – 250.851.0026 | |
| Pinantan Lake Resort | RV Sites and a couple Cabins | Please call or email to confirm before showing up, 250-573-3534 / pinantanlakeresort@gmail.com Pet friendly, room for a couple horses if need be. |
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| The Vista Inn | Government Rate for Evacuees and Emergency Personnel | The Vista Inn – 626 Columbia St W | Call 250-214-6800 to book | Emailed into Chamber |
| Food | ||||
| Kamloops Food Bank | Food items | Register at ess.gov.bc.ca or visit reception centre at MacArthur Island | ||
| BOLD Pizzeria | 1/2 price food menu | Dine-in – In store – 196 – 945 Columbia Street W. | Come into store, show valid ID | |
| Nutters Kamloops | 15% discount on regular priced items | In store – 440 Seymour Street | Come into store, show valid ID | |
| Sage and Plate | Food by donation on Tuesdays or Thursdays. | Email – theplatesteam@gmail.com | Proof of address | Paige Badminton (@sageandplate) • Instagram photos and videos |
| Hatsuki Sushi | Free Chicken Donburi (Special Edition) to any heroes related to wildfire | 424 Tranquille Road | Proof of involvement with wildfire situation (either ID badge or other) | Emailed into Chamber |
| Harvest by Nandi | Special menu created for evacuees to have access to full meals without having to pay anything extra above what is provided from the ESS program. Also created discounts on regular menu to keep under the ESS provided meal amounts. | 339 St. Paul Street | Come in restaurant, located in DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, provide ESS registration | Emailed into Chamber |
| Afrofusion | 20% off meals | 101C – 340 Victoria Street | Come into store, show valid ID | Emailed into Chamber |
| Health | ||||
| STEPS Urgent Care | Evacuated people displaced and staying in Kamloops or Sun Peaks can access STEPS Urgent Care (care required within 24 – 72 hours) | Call to book an appointment – 778-765-5398 | Sun Peaks – 3115 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks Resort Orchard’s Walk Medical Clinic – 102 – 3200 Valleyview Drive | About STEPS (stepshealth.ca) |
| Prevail Painting | Free N95 Masks for Kamloops Residents | In Store – 2045 Lac Le Jeune Road Unit 8 | Come into store, show valid ID | |
| Brogan Fire & Safety | free N95 masks | 983 Camosun Crescent | Until supplies run out (have 18000 masks to give out), available to all local residents until they run out, just pop into our store to pick up. | Website |
| Animals / Cattle | ||||
| BC Livestock Producer’s Coop | Cattle support | 250-319-8587 | Call for cattle support – can bring a trailer to move cattle | |
| Petland Kamloops | 15% off any pet supplies | In Store – 905 Notre Dame | Come into store, show valid ID | |
| Four Paws Food Bank Foundation | Support for animals | fourpawsfoodbank@gmail.com | Reach out to their email or Facebook page | |
| Kamloops BCSPCA | BC SPCA is here to help pets and people affected by evacuation orders. Can provide supplies, food, emergency boarding and other pet related support. Free of charge. | Call 1-855-622-7722 or visit at McArthur Island ESS Site – 1655 Island Parkway OR 2816 Tranquille Road | Call 1-855-622-7722 or visit at McArthur Island ESS Site – 1655 Island Parkway OR 2816 Tranquille Road | |
| Kamloops Ruff Start Rescue | crates, food and supplies for evacuees | Reach out to their email or Facebook page | ||
| Personal Items/ Services | ||||
| Second Chances Thrift Store | Clothing, items | In Store – 1211 8th Street | Come into store | |
| Straight 8 Barbers | Firefighter complimentary haircuts | All Kamloops locations | Come into store, show valid ID | |
| Tumbleweed Toys | Colouring books, crayons, a space to decompress with children | In Store – 1201 Summit Drive | Come into store, show valid ID | |
| Mamas for Mamas Kamloops | Support for essential items such as, diapers, wipes, formula, baby clothing, bottles, grocceries | Connect in advance via email or social media | Email – kamloops@mamasformamas.org | Mamas for Mamas Kamloops (@mamasformamas.kamloops) • Instagram photos and videos |
| Kamloops Florist | 10% off items for those who are evacuated until the end of August | In Store – 605 Victoria Street | Come into store, show valid ID | Emailed into Chamber |
| Raven Hair Beauty Bar | Free haircuts to the Firefighters | Make appointment – 250-318-0681 | Come into store, show valid ID | Raelle Ayako Raven (@ravenhairbeautybar) • Instagram photos and videos |
| Sapien Integrative Wellness | 1 Free – 30 minute acupuncture or cupping treatment to those directly affected by the wildfires and firefighter personal for stress and anxiety relief | Call or text – 250-682-4556 | Follow prompts here – https://www.sapienintegrative.com/ | Home – Sapien Integrative Wellness |
| Aina Organic Spa | We are offering the complimentary use of our salt booth. Halotherapy helps with respiratory issues, asthma, COPD, cold symptoms and smoke inhalation. It is a 20 minute long session and we will be offering it for free until the wildfires are a bit more under control. | Those interested do need to book it with us, and can email info@ainaspa.ca or call 778 471 6411 to do so | Book appointment in advance. Call – 778-471-6411 or email info@ainaspa.ca | Aina Organic Spa (@ainaorganicspa) • Instagram photos and videos |
| First Choice Haircutters | Taking donations for Mamas for Mamas | https://www.firstchoice.com/home | Can make a donation or add it to your service | https://www.facebook.com/FirstChoice/ |
| Once Upon A Child | 15% discount on purchase | #119 – 805 Notre Dame Drive | present your proof of evacuation at the time of purchase | |
| Our Footprints Eco Store and Refillery | 20% off store wide and free sample of Kombucha until Sept 15, 2023 | #620 – 1055 Hillside Drive | Come into store, show valid ID | Emailed into Chamber |
| Lansdowne Central Liquor Store | 5% discount on any products purchased | 450 Lansdowne | Come into store, show valid ID | Emailed into Chamber |
| Foxy Box Kamloops | First Wax or Zap on the house – First Free Wax includes: Bikini, Underarm, Upper Lip, Nose, Ear, Half Back. They are also giving the opportunity to upgrade should anyone want to try a larger service on first visit at 50% off. 50% Off First Wax includes: Brazilian Wax, Full Back | First Free Zap (Laser Hair Removal) Includes: Bikini, Underarm, Upper Lip, Chin, Nape of Neck | 259 – 4th Ave | Come into store, show valid ID | Emailed into Chamber |
| Indigenious Services Canada | On site status card assistance for evacuees with issuance of paper laminated Certificate of Indian Status | 268 Tranquille Road, United Way Office | August 30, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, line cut off before 2 pm, First Nation members who have been evacuated will be prioritized, but all are welcome to apply if their cards have been expired. Please note, that ICS will not be issuing the secure status cards, the process to apply for those are either online, through a designated ISC office, and/or Band Indian Registry Administrator (IRA). | Saw on FB |
| Vehicle | ||||
| Notre Dame Tire | Tire repairs, Air pressure checks, Retorques or Brake safety checks – free of charge, parts heavily discounted | In Store – 797 Notre Dame Dr. | Come into store, show valid ID | Notre Dame Tire (@notredametire) • Instagram photos and videos |
| Activities | ||||
| Kamloops Art Gallery | Free admission for wildfire evacuees. A safe place where individuals can find comfort, inspiration and a brief escape from current circumstances | In Gallery – 101- 465 Victoria Street | Come into store, show valid ID | |
| The Kamloops Gymnastics and Trampoline Centre | Free gymnastics and trampoline camps for children and families who have been displaced | 910 McGill Road | Call 250-374-6424 or email info@kgtc.ca | Free gymnastics, trampoline camps for children who have been evacuated – Kamloops This Week |
| BIG Little Science Centre | Free family drop-in for families that are displaced by the fires | 458 Seymour Street | Open 9:30am – 5:00pm, Tues – Sat – come in store and let them know | |
| The Fun Factor Fun Centre | Free game of bowling (valid up to 4 people in immediate family) | 910 Tranquille Road | Valid ID or proof of residence in affected area needed, valid once per day until September 5 | |
| Let’s Move Studio | Free Yoga, Dance & Fitness Classes to anyone displaced | 831 Victoria Street | Please email info@letsmovestudio.com to register. Schedule posted at: Schedule – Let’s Move Studio (letsmovestudio.com) | Emailed into Chamber |
| Kamloops Film Society | If you are an evacuee affected by the wildfires or a first responder, the Kamloops Film Society welcomes you to come and enjoy any KFS screening at the Paramount for FREE | 503 Victoria Street | Does not include sold out shows or external rentals. Please bring valid ID and proof of address | |
| Kamloops Museum and Archives | Offering fire evacuees free admission. The Kamloops Museum and Archives aims to provide a safe space where individuals and families can find comfort, inspiration and a brief escape. | 207 Seymour Street | The Museum offers a welcoming environment with children’s activities, comfortable seating, reading materials and local history exhibitions. Fire evacuees can identify themselves to staff for free entry until September 30. | Emailed into Chamber |
| Zaaz Eatery & Play | Children play free | 425 Mount Paul Way | Just bring ID | |
| Places to use – places to decompress | ||||
| Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce | Use of Boardroom and wi-fi | Email – acacia@kamloopschamber.ca | Email to ensure availability, on first-come, first-served basis. Pending availability | |
| Centrepoint | 50% off meeting space | Connect with Annettta – 778.471.8199 | Would be happy to assist anyone who requires some office or meeting space with the 50% discount of the regular rates. I am also happy to negotiate the price according to the budget if there is a need. | Emailed into Chamber |
| No Limits Fitness | Hot Shower and place to de-stress | In Store – 905 8th Street | Come into store, show valid ID | |
| F3 Fit | Gym open to those who have been displaced by wildfires. Can work out and enjoy a hot shower | In Store – 667 Victoria Street | Come into store, show valid ID | Fundamental Foundation Fitness (@f3fit.ca) • Instagram photos and videos |
| Kamloops Kia | Lot open for parking essentials, trailers, shelter, | Contact us at 250-376-2992 or text our General Manager after hours at 250-819-9679. | ||
| Aberdeen Mall | Overnight parking is available at Aberdeen Mall to campers, RV’s trailers and/vehicles displaced due to fires. | 1320 Trans Canada Highway West | Contact for more information – 250-314-6257 or kristi.williams@cushwake.com | Emailed into Chamber |
| Financial | ||||
| Scotiabank | To aid the challenges Scotiabank customers are facing, Scotiabank is providing financial consideration and assistance to impacted curstomers. | Call 1-800-4-SCOTIA or visit local branch to discuss needs. | Call 1-800-4-SCOTIA or visit local branch to discuss needs. | Emailed into Chamber |
| Scotiabank | Scotiabank branches can accept donations to the Canadian Red Cross to support those who have been impacted | Call 1-800-4-SCOTIA or visit local branch to discuss needs. | Call 1-800-4-SCOTIA or visit local branch to discuss needs. | Emailed into Chamber |
