Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Sisters of St. Ann 'saddened' by returned donation, pledge to work toward reconciliation
KAMLOOPS - The Sisters of Saint Ann say they are "saddened" by a decision by an Edmonton-based scholarship foundation to return a $500,000 donation. The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation announce...
Jun 29, 2022
'(Lytton) doesn't seem to be a priority for this provincial government': Fraser-Nicola MLA
LYTTON B.C. - Residents in the Village of Lytton are still struggling to rebuild their homes and their lives, one year after the devastating wildfire ripped through the downtown core. The province of ...
Jun 29, 2022
City freshet update: heavy rain could spike river levels early next week
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops remains vigilant when it comes to river levels throughout the city, as the weather forecast for Monday could bring more rain to the region.According to Greg Wightman, U...
Jun 29, 2022
One year after devastating fire, Lytton residents still struggling to rebuild
LYTTON B.C. - Tomorrow will mark a sombre anniversary in our province. June 30, 2021 - the day Lytton was lost to fire. While both the federal and provincial governments have recently pledged millions...
Jun 29, 2022
Researchers invite input on Kamloops culture in interactive museum exhibit
KAMLOOPS - A new exhibit is now open at the Kamloops Museum and Archives in partnership with Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the City of Kamloops. Visitors will be guided through a research metho...
Jun 29, 2022
UPDATE: Missing woman located
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP say the missing 18-year-old woman has been found.
Jun 29, 2022 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops-South Thompson MLA reflects on Premier Horgan's planned resignation
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday (June 28), John Horgan announced plans to retire from his role as premier of British Columbia. Premier Horgan underwent cancer treatment last winter, and while he says his health...
Jun 28, 2022
Catching up with the Y Dream Home Lottery winners
KAMLOOPS - The much-anticipated Y Dream Home Lottery draw took place Tuesday (June 28) morning. Two Kamloops residents took home the two biggest prizes: nearly half a million dollars, and the Dream Ho...
Jun 28, 2022
Indigenous Foundation returns $500,000 donation to Sisters of Saint Ann
KAMLOOPS - Using the former Kamloops Indian Residential School as a backdrop, the Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation has announced it has severed ties with the Sisters of Saint Ann. The foundation...
Jun 28, 2022
A year after the heat dome, fire danger within the Kamloops Fire Centre is much lower
KAMLOOPS - In June of 2021, Kamloops and much of British Columbia were under a heat dome. This year, however, it's a completely different story.The Kamloops Fire Centre says the current fire risk for ...
Jun 28, 2022
