Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Despite no new announcements at UBCM, mayors are optimistic about healthcare crisis fixes
KAMLOOPS - B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix sat on a panel at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) annual convention to discuss the challenges in health care around the province on Tuesday (Sept 13)...
Sep 14, 2022
Starfish Backpack program feeding 200 children as school year begins
KAMLOOPS - For the last six years, the Starfish Backpack program has been feeding school children in need. Every week, the child receives a grocery bag full of food from the Kamloops Food Bank. "It hi...
Sep 14, 2022
Columbia Shuswap Regional District names Cariboo administrator new CAO
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has looked to the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) for its new lead administrator.In a news release, CSRD Board Chair Kevin Flynn says i...
Sep 14, 2022
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes bear spray, scooter robbery and downtown break-in
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 409 public complaints from midnight Friday (Sept. 9) to 9:00 a.m. Monday (Sept. 12). Below are some incidents police attended.Bear spray assault on ...
Sep 14, 2022
Garbage collection as usual, some rec facilities open next Monday in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is adjusting some of its services for the federal holiday to mourn for Queen Elizabeth the Second next Monday, September 19.In a news release, the City says it observes...
Sep 13, 2022
Kamloops Chamber hopes provincial surplus will be invested into struggling business sector
KAMLOOPS - On Monday (Sept. 12), the B.C. government reported a surplus of $706-million for the current fiscal year. The surplus comes after the province had originally projected a $5-billion deficit ...
Sep 13, 2022
Kamloops residents reminded to monitor air quality health index as smoke persists
KAMLOOPS - A smoky skies bulletin issued by Environment Canada this week remains in effect (as of Sept. 13) for the Kamloops region. The thick haze is partly the result of nearby fire activity, includ...
Sep 13, 2022
Weekend beach party results in assault investigations: Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are working with School District 73 after a beach party turned violent over the weekend. In a news release, Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says officers were called to a party in the are...
Sep 13, 2022
Tourism Kamloops to hold mayoral forum, hopes tourism will be a priority with new council
KAMLOOPS - Tourism Kamloops hopes to make the tourism industry a priority ahead of the 2022 municipal election.In a news release issued Tuesday (Sept. 13), Tourism Kamloops announced it will hold a ma...
Sep 13, 2022
Kamloops MLAs ready to gauge local government issues at UBCM Convention
KAMLOOPS - The Union of B.C. Municipalities annual general convention in underway in Whistler, as councillor and mayors from around B.C. gather with provincial MLAs to discuss the challenges facing th...
Sep 13, 2022
