Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
West Victoria St. business owner puts name forward for Kamloops mayor
KAMLOOPS - A third mayoral candidate has put his name forward ahead of the Oct. 15 municipal election. Business owner Reid Hamer-Jackson, who runs TRU Market Auto Sales on West Victoria Street, says h...
Mar 08, 2022
City of Kamloops puts pre-paid burial service on hold
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is suspending its program allowing residents to pay for their burials in advance.In its regular meeting Tuesday (Mar. 8), Financial Services Manager Lewis Hill told cou...
Mar 08, 2022
John Howard Society changes name, partners with Vancouver-based Connective
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-based John Howard Society of Thompson Region (JHSTR) has announced a name change to align with the Vancouver-based social agency Connective. Connective operates services in the...
Mar 08, 2022
MAPS: Thefts of bicycles and from motor vehicles — Week of Feb. 28, 2022
KAMLOOPS - The local RCMP detachment reports 19 thefts from motor vehicles and six bicycle thefts from Feb. 28 to March 6.Take a look at the following maps to see if your neighbourhood was hit: Week 1...
Mar 08, 2022
2022 off to strong start for Kamloops construction industry
KAMLOOPS - The commercial building sector drove a strong month for the Kamloops construction industry in February.Totals published by the City of Kamloops Building Inspection Division show $19.1 milli...
Mar 08, 2022
After flood caused severe damage, Merritt council considers relocating dog park
MERRITT, B.C. - The Merritt dog park was inundated with water during the November floods."The damage to the dog park was extensive, and it has remained unusable since the flooding began. As a result, ...
Mar 08, 2022
Kúkpi7 Casimir to discuss upcoming Vatican visit with Tk'emlúps band members
KAMLOOPS - Kkpi7 Rosanne Casimir will hold a discussion with Tk'emlps te Secwpemc (TteS) band members to discuss her upcoming delegation to the Vatican.TteS says band members are asked to come to Mocc...
Mar 08, 2022
KFR Chief Robinson, Emergency Manager Sutherland to retire
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has some big vacancies to fill at Kamloops Fire Rescue.CAO David Trawin confirms both Chief Steve Robinson and Emergency Manager Dan Sutherland have informed the City o...
Mar 07, 2022
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations down by 35 Monday
VICTORIA - The province's Ministry of Health is reporting another downswing in COVID-19 hospitalizations.According to the latest surveillance report provided Monday (Mar. 7), there are now 449 people ...
Mar 07, 2022
Kamloops RCMP renew call for information into killing of Sa-Hali Secondary student
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are renewing calls for information following the killing of a local high school student more than a month ago. Around 8:00 a.m Jan. 29, police were called to a parking lot off...
Mar 07, 2022
