Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops man named to national coordinating body for geographical place names
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man has been appointed to the Geographical Names Board of Canada (GNBC) as an Indigenous advisor.In a news release, federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says Rob...
Mar 02, 2022
Merritt RCMP notices rise in break-ins at Phase Four boundary
MERRITT, B.C. - Since the Coldwater River flooded in mid-November, RCMP say they've seen a rise in break-and-enter reports to vacant homes in the Phase Four area of Merritt.Police say some of the brea...
Mar 02, 2022
KSO Director Dina Gilbert diagnosed with cancer, steps back for remainder of season
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra (KSO) is reeling with the announcement that Music Director Dina Gilbert has been diagnosed with cancer. In an update posted to the organization's website, KS...
Mar 02, 2022
Drivers should expect delays on Highway 1 west of Kamloops Wednesday: Argo Roads
KAMLOOPS - Drivers heading west of Kamloops should expect some delays on the Trans Canada Highway for Wednesday (March 2) morning and afternoon.Argo Roads Thompson, B.C.'s road maintenance contractor ...
Mar 02, 2022
Chase man arrested in alleged armed robbery in Vernon
VERNON - A 55-year-old man from Chase and a 67-year-old man from Creston were arrested after an alleged armed robbery in Vernon Tuesday (March 1) morning.RCMP say they received a tip from the public T...
Mar 02, 2022
Kamloops Immigrant Services' campaign encourages residents to learn about area's newcomers
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS) launched a new campaign to encourage residents to learn more about newcomers to the region."Know Your Neighbour" begins with a video of KIS interviewing lo...
Mar 02, 2022
Ukrainians studying at TRU raising awareness and funds to send protective equipment to Ukraine
KAMLOOPS - After a rally held in Kamloops last week, some of the Ukrainian students who helped organize the event are now pouring their energy into sending protective equipment to those defending thei...
Mar 01, 2022
Kamloops councillor grateful for provincial climate change dollars coming to municipalities
KAMLOOPS - The provincial government is offering $76 million to cities across B.C. to use for projects that will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as announced in a press conference Monday (Feb. ...
Mar 01, 2022
Voyent Alert! now live in Kamloops, available for emergencies this summer
KAMLOOPS - The Voyent Alert! system, which can notify people of emergency situations like wildfires or floods, is now online and available for residents of Kamloops.The app will provide Kamloops resid...
Mar 01, 2022
No new COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations down by 26 in B.C. Tuesday
VICTORIA - There is good news in Tuesday's COVID-19 surveillance report from the province's Ministry of Health - there were no new deaths from the virus. That leaves the B.C. death toll from COVID-19 ...
Mar 01, 2022
