Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Kamloops MLAs say cancer centre likely closer to 10 years from becoming reality
KAMLOOPS - The two Kamloops MLAs say they're starting to feel a little dj vu when it comes to the cancer care centre promised by the NDP government last fall before the election. Todd Stone and Peter ...
Jun 23, 2021

RAW VIDEO: Wildfire ignites near Inks Lake
KAMLOOPS - Ten B.C. Wildfire Service personnel are on site with Kamloops Fire Rescue to attend a half-hectare wildfire that's listed as out of control. A fire has broken out Wednesday afternoon (June ...
Aaron Schulze Jun 23, 2021

Sisters of St. Ann, Royal B.C. Museum sign agreement on enhanced residential school record-sharing.
VICTORIA - The Catholic order that staffed the Kamloops Indian Residential School has reached an agreement with the Royal B.C. Museum (RBCM) on enhanced record-sharing. The Memorandum of Understanding...
Doug Collins Jun 23, 2021

District of Barriere bans open burning amid rising temperatures
BARRIERE, B.C. - A complete fire ban is in effect in the District of Barriere as of Wednesday (June 23).That means no campfires or open burning at all, but barbecues and Canadian Standards Association...
Jun 23, 2021

Mustard Seed sounds urgent call for bottled water amid scorching heat
KAMLOOPS - The Mustard Seed is putting out an urgent request for bottled water at its Western Canada shelters, including here in Kamloops.In a news release, the agency says the hot weather has exacerb...
Jun 23, 2021

MPs Albas, McLeod vote counter to Tory majority on conversion therapy ban
OTTAWA - On Tuesday (June 22), MPs in Ottawa voted 263-63 in favour of third reading of Bill C-6.According to the government of Canada Bill C-6 is described as;Bill C-6 would amend the Criminal Code t...
James Peters Jun 23, 2021

Merritt council motion to recognize traditional territories passed unanimously
MERRITT, B.C. - Unlike in 2018 when this motion was presented to Merritt City Council, Councillor Travis Fehr's motion to have staff investigate an appropriate land acknowledgement has been passed una...
Jun 23, 2021

People in Motion get familiarized with Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP recently welcomed 'People in Motion' clients and support workers to the North Shore Community Detachment to help familiarize them with police.The group that aims to improve th...
Jun 23, 2021

Winning Lotto Max ticket purchased in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Someone who purchased a Lotto Max ticket in Kamloops is a big winner today. Two tickets were winners yesterday and will share the $70 million dollar prize. One of the tickets was purchased ...
Jun 23, 2021

VIDEO: School District unveils new state-of-the-art Parkcrest Elementary
KAMLOOPS - When students return to Parkcrest Elementary in September 2024, they will be in the most state-of-the-art school in Kamloops. At a price tag of $34.8 million, the school will measure 46,500...
James Peters Jun 22, 2021

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