Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops man identified as industrial accident victim
KAMLOOPS - The man killed in a workplace accident last week at a business along Mission Flats Road, has been identified through a gofundme post. The post identifies 34 year old Wade Lieuwen of Kamloop...
Oct 20, 2021
Kamloops Pride and TRU Law students collaborate on document for 2SLGBTQIA+ community
KAMLOOPS - For years, the LGBTQ2S-plus community has been fighting for equal rights throughout society. Former Kamloops Pride board member and lawyer, Grace McDonell, saw that every day at work."The i...
Oct 19, 2021
BC SPCA brings back low income spay/neuter program as Kamloops sees overpopulation of cats
KAMLOOPS - The BC SPCA is bringing back its Low Income Spay Neuter Program. Cats from low income families will receive a spay or neuter surgery, primary vaccines and will be microchipped for only $20....
Oct 19, 2021
B.C. reports 560 new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations up by 22
VICTORIA - B.C. reported 560 new cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday (Oct. 19), with 79 of them in Interior Health.The active COVID-19 case count decreased marginally to 4,913 in B.C. (down by four), as did...
Oct 19, 2021
Kamloops businesses facing ongoing labour shortages, Chamber searching for solutions
KAMLOOPS - Harry Passek can often be found in the kitchen of his restaurant. He loves to cook. However, he also has little choice with a shortage of workers to keep Passek's Classics going strong. "I'...
Oct 19, 2021
Kamloops implements vaccination mandate for city employees
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is requiring its employees to receive COVID-19 vaccination.According to a news release Tuesday (Oct. 19) afternoon, City employees, contractors and volunteers will be r...
Oct 19, 2021
Kamloops woman crocheting scarves and toques, hanging them on trees for those in need
KAMLOOPS - Anyone walking along Tranquille Road near the old Duchess building may notice scarves and toques hanging from trees and posts.They were put up by Cathy DuVall, a Kamloops resident who has b...
Oct 19, 2021
Tk'emlúps leaders' open letter set steps for PM to prove commitment to reconciliation
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Senior members of a British Columbia First Nation have issued an open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that offers seven immediate steps he could take to show he is serious abo...
Oct 19, 2021
Remains found in the South Thompson River identified as Kamloops man missing for year
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man who was reported missing last October has been confirmed deceased.On Oct. 19, 2020, Ryan Friesen was reported missing from his residence on Royal Avenue. On Oct. 12, 2021, th...
Oct 19, 2021
Mayor of Lytton looks forward to rebuilding community
KAMLOOPS - After a devastating wildfire wiped out the Village of Lytton in June, residents are slowly returning to what's left of the place they once called home."You know, it's devastating when you l...
Oct 18, 2021
