Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Whispering Pines-Clinton Indian Band members elect new chief and council
KAMLOOPS - The Whispering Pines-Clinton Indian Band has a new chief and two new councillors.In a news release, WPCIB notes former councillor Ed LeBourdais was elected chief by a 58-44 vote over Trevor...
Feb 08, 2022
Snowpack above normal in B.C., very high in Chilcotin
VICTORIA - The February snow survey from the B.C. River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) shows above-normal snowpack for much of the province.In its latest report, the BCRFC notes average snowpack for all of B...
Feb 08, 2022
After four years of planning and two-year delay, Kamloops set to host 2022 Canada 55-plus games
KAMLOOPS - The Canada 55-plus Games are finally scheduled to take place in Kamloops after a two-year delay.The city was originally supposed to host the national games for seniors 55-and-over in 2020, ...
Feb 08, 2022
SD73 to implement COVID-19 vaccine policy for employees
KAMLOOPS - A proof of COVID-19 vaccination policy for School District 73 (SD73) employees will be implemented by May 9, 2022. The SD73 Board of Education announced it directed Superintendent Dr. Rhond...
Feb 08, 2022
COVID-19 prevention update, proof of vaccination recommendation on Monday's school board agenda
KAMLOOPS - Since returning to in-person learning one month ago, schools in Kamloops have at times toed the threshold for absenteeism, but multi-day closures haven't been required. On January 21, the K...
Feb 07, 2022
Kamloops Fire Rescue investigating three recent vacant building fires as suspicious
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops fire crews have put out three fires at three different vacant buildings within a week. Two of those fires took place over this weekend.Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) Fire Chief Steve R...
Feb 07, 2022
Shelter for people experiencing homelessness opens at former Kamloops Greyhound bus station
KAMLOOPS - One of three shelters for people experiencing homelessness in Kamloops is now open.The B.C. government announced Monday (Feb. 7) that Merit Place - located at the former Greyhound bus depot...
Feb 07, 2022
MAPS: Thefts from motor vehicles — Week of Jan. 31, 2022
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP report nine thefts from motor vehicles between Jan. 31 and Feb. 6, 2022.Take a look at the following maps to see if your neighbourhood was hit: Week 6 TFMV Maps Jan 31-Feb 6 b...
Feb 07, 2022
'At least we're cleaning it up': TNRD chair Gillis defends decision not to resign
KAMLOOPS - The calls for Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) board chair Ken Gillis to resign are growing with three directors now expressing he should step down from his position."I think we nee...
Feb 07, 2022
Highway 1 closes west of Revelstoke due to vehicle incident in Three Valley Gap
UPDATE (3 p.m.): DriveBC says Highway 1 west of Revelstoke is open, but drivers should expect heavy delays in the Three Valley Gap area. EARLIER: REVELSTOKE, B.C. - The Trans Canada Highway is closed ...
Feb 07, 2022
