Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
New Gold mine announce major investment in support of women entering trades
KAMLOOPS - New Gold is donating $150,000 to support women looking to take courses in trades at Thompson Rivers University.The money will be used to conduct extensive renovations at TRU to develop the ...
Dec 17, 2021
Weather warnings and watches in place for regions around Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Mother nature is packing a winter punch into the final weekend before Christmas. Environment Canada has issued a series of warnings and watches for the regions surrounding Kamloops.A winter...
Dec 17, 2021
Four Kamloops secondary schools compete in a friendly food drive that benefits the food bank
KAMLOOPS - During the holidays, some less privileged folks might not have the resources to choose between luxury items like Christmas gifts and regular expenses like food or rent. This year, students ...
Dec 16, 2021
TNRD spending audit reveals Gill overspent on questionable items, many receipts not itemized
KAMLOOPS - BDO Canada's forensic audit exposed the 'inappropriate culture of spending' that was created by former CAO Sukh Gill. The audit revealed he spent more than he was alloted, had questionable ...
Dec 16, 2021
One man charged following alleged home invasion, stolen vehicle incident in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops say one man is in custody after a truck allegedly stolen during a home invasion was recovered. In a release today (Dec. 16). Cst. Crystal Evelyn says on Monday (Dec. 13) ...
Dec 16, 2021
Fifteen-year-old Kamloops girl raises over $14,000 (and counting) for Kamloops Hospice through Christmas Charity Drive
KAMLOOPS - Fifteen-year-old Cassie McNutt is busy decking her house with Christmas lights for her third annual charity drive at her home in Kamloops. "I love seeing other people's reactions to it, def...
Dec 16, 2021
B.C records 753 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, active cases jump to 3,878
VICTORIA - The province is reporting a jump in COVID-19 cases today, with 753 new cases identified in the last 24 hours. The new daily figure is 234 cases higher than what was recorded on Wednesday (5...
Dec 16, 2021
Charges laid against Williams Lake man who tried to evade a spike belt in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A 28 year old Williams Lake man, who was involved in a high profile arrest Tuesday morning in Kamloops, is facing a series of charges.Kurt Leo Kujannek is charged with failing to stop while...
Dec 16, 2021
City adds new cross-country ski trail to West Highlands Park in Aberdeen
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says a new cross-country ski track will be opening tomorrow (Dec. 17) in the Aberdeen area of the city. In a release, the city says the newest addition to its outdoor r...
Dec 16, 2021
Former Tourism Kamloops CEO enters new role as Western Canada Theatre Board President
KAMLOOPS -Western Canada Theatre (WCT) says a familiar face will take over the helm of its Board of Directors. Former Tourism Kamloops CEO Beverley DeSantis has been named as the new President of the ...
Dec 16, 2021
