Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Supporters of proposed Kamloops Centre for the Arts remain hopeful vision will be realized
KAMLOOPS - Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kamloops residents were preparing to vote in a referendum on a performing arts centre. If approved, the venue would have provided theatre, rehearsal and stud...
James Peters Jun 25, 2020
Tourism Kamloops takes its show on the road
KAMLOOPS - Tourism Kamloops is leaving its visitor centre in the dust.According to a news release Thursday (June 25), Tourism Kamloops will move to a "mobile, on location model" of meeting tourists, c...
Jun 25, 2020
B.C. Liberal housing critic blasts government for strata legislation devoid of financial help
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. government says it's taking the first steps to address concerns about sky-high costs and the availability of insurance for condos. Housing Minister Selina Robinson introduced legis...
James Peters Jun 25, 2020
Kamloops RCMP warn of phone scam with convincing caller I.D.
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say they will never demand payment to make an arrest warrant go away. That's one way to tell the scammer calling you is not a police officer.According to spokesperson Cpl. Jod...
Jun 25, 2020
RCMP say man injured in Brocklehurst arrest was hit with 'less-lethal shotgun'
KAMLOOPS - B.C. RCMP headquarters has provided more details about an incident in Kamloops this week that has triggered the involvement of the Independent Investigations Office (IIO).The incident took ...
Jun 25, 2020
Kamloops boat launches close - again
KAMLOOPS - Rising waters have led to a decision to close boat launches in Kamloops once again. The City says the launches at Pioneer Park, McArthur Island and Thompson Drive will be closed for the for...
Dave Barry Jun 25, 2020
VIDEO: Kamloops CN crews open up historic rail bridge to boat traffic
KAMLOOPS - It used to be a common sight - but now, it happens once a year. Today, the CN Rail Bridge at Riverside Park was swung open to allow some boat traffic past. CFJC Today was down at the park t...
James Peters Jun 24, 2020
New lots proposed for Aberdeen part of city's plan for future growth
KAMLOOPS - Construction on Bentall Drive and Edinburgh Boulevard is the newest hot spot in the expansion of Aberdeen. Several new single-family homes are being built in the area. Now the developer, Ed...
Jun 24, 2020
In wake of Kamloops teenager's death, officials warn of toxic drug supply
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School District is working to bring emotional support to students and staff after a local student lost her life. Various social media postings say the teen died last F...
Jun 24, 2020
Police watchdog investigating after man injured during Brocklehurst arrest
KAMLOOPS - (NOTE: This story has been updated here.) B.C.'s Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is looking into an incident in Brocklehurst Tuesday night (June 23). According to a news release fro...
James Peters Jun 24, 2020
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