Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Heat warnings issued for B.C interior regions
KAMLOOPS - With hot weather already making its presence known, Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for several regions in B.C. Starting today (July 26), temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsiu...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jul 26, 2020
Interior Health warns of fentanyl-laced drug on Kamloops streets
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health has issued an urgent warning to drug users in the Kamloops area. The drug has been found to contain dangerous levels of fentanyl and benzos.The small orange bags are being s...
Jul 24, 2020
UBCIC calls for peace ahead of Blue River rally
BLUE RIVER, B.C. - In light of a planned rally in Blue River this weekend, the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is calling for peace and non-violence.A rally is planned for Saturday (July 25), with...
Jul 24, 2020
School District 73 making progress on capital projects
KAMLOOPS -- Construction on one capital project is well underway for SD 73, while they continue to work on plans for another.The Valleyview Secondary expansion is taking shape, as the contractor taske...
Jul 24, 2020
Kamloops Film Society keeps Twin Rivers Drive-in going through September
KAMLOOPS - While some movie theatres in British Columbia are open to the public, none of those are in Kamloops. However, for those yearning to see a movie on the big screen, the Kamloops Film Society ...
Jul 24, 2020
More women reaching out for help from abusive situations as province begins opening
KAMLOOPS - Incidents of sexual assault and domestic abuse are not new to the Kamloops area. However, Alix Dolson, agency coordinator with the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre says the COVID-...
Jul 24, 2020
Heat wave on the horizon triggers statement from Environment Canada
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for all of southern B.C., triggered by an impending heat wave.According to the forecaster, the heat will set in this weekend thanks...
Jul 24, 2020
Falkland Stampede cancelled for first time in century-old history
FALKLAND, B.C. - Organizers of the Falkland Stampede say the venerable event has been cancelled for the first time in more than a century.Restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic have organizers conv...
Jul 24, 2020
Karpuk steps down as Kamloops-Thompson school board chair
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School District will elect a new chair at next week's regular meeting.According to a district news release, Chair Kathleen Karpuk will step down from the role Monday (...
Jul 24, 2020
Clothing store added to COVID-19 exposure event in Kelowna
KELOWNA - Interior Health has added another location to its list of spots involved in a COVID-19 exposure event in Kelowna.According to a news release, those who visited Fossello's clothing store in d...
Jul 24, 2020
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