Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
One of two bodies found east of Golden identified as TRU student
GOLDEN, B.C. - One of two people found dead in a car east of Golden last month has been identified as a Thompson Rivers University (TRU) student.In a news release issued on Sept. 16, Golden-Field RCMP...
Oct 7, 2022
Excuses are few, Kamloops: get out and vote in the 2022 municipal election
KAMLOOPS - It's a fundamental right of every citizen which people have fought and died for. However, come October 15, it's highly likely less than half of the eligible voters in Kamloops will turn up ...
Oct 6, 2022
The Mustard Seed noticing growing costs, clientele as annual Thanksgiving dinner approaches
KAMLOOPS - Thanksgiving is on Monday, and while most of us will be at home gathering with family, some in Kamloops don't have any family or meal to enjoy. However, organizations like The Mustard Seed ...
Oct 6, 2022
Inventory increase last month favours Kamloops home buyers - but prices were up as well
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-and-area real estate market continued its slow swing toward balance in the month of September. New figures released by the Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) show 166 sales...
Oct 6, 2022
ELECTION PROFILE: Hunter wants female representation in mayor's chair
KAMLOOPS - There is good female representation on Kamloops city council with three current councillors who are women. However, Sadie Hunter, one of those current council women, wants a woman represent...
Oct 6, 2022
TRU and Kamloops community booster launch $1 million scholarship campaign
KAMLOOPS - A $1 million financial pool campaign has been launched to support post-secondary students in the Interior.In a news release issued Thursday (Oct. 6) morning, Thompson Rivers University (TRU...
Oct 6, 2022
Search continues for Jacqueline McDermott
MERRITT, B.C. - It has been over a week since Jacqueline McDermott has been last seen or heard from, but officers aren't giving up hope.Merritt RCMP Sgt. Josh Roda says Search and Rescue (SAR) are res...
Oct 6, 2022
Nicola region likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke: Environment Canada
MERRITT, B.C. - Residents in the Nicola region - including Merritt, Strump Lake, Pennask Lake, and Brookmere - are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24 to 48 hours. Environment Can...
Oct 6, 2022
RCMP arrest Kamloops man with a knife on school property
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man is facing charges of mischief and possession of a knife for a dangerous purpose after police were called to a school for a report of a man refusing to leave the property.In a...
Oct 6, 2022
Kamloops organizations encourage healthy habits as report shows drop in kids' physical activity, increase in screen-time
KAMLOOPS - It's a common juggling act for Canadian families to balance physical activity, outdoor time, and screen time. And the COVID-19 pandemic didn't help. A new report has revealed startling find...
Oct 5, 2022
