Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day virtually
TK'EMLUPS - Tk'emlps te Secwpemc (TteS) isn't letting the COVID-19 pandemic get in the way of National Indigenous Peoples Day.TteS is holding a virtual "Day of Sharing" that began at 9:00 a.m. and run...
Jun 21, 2021
TNRD lifts evacuation alert related to George Road wildfire
LYTTON, B.C. - The evacuation alert south of Lytton in Electoral Area "I" was rescinded to all clear Monday (June 21) morning. Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) put the alert in place Thursday ...
Jun 21, 2021
Spezia House's chicken biryani named B.C.'s favourite family recipe
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops' only Pakistani restaurant achieved a unique milestone over the weekend.Amna Ahmed, part of the family-owned Spezia House in Kamloops, had her "Spezia Special Chicken Biryani" name...
Jun 20, 2021
Skeetchestn Indian Band family sells 400 bannock, raises $1,600 to assist Tk'emlups te Secwépemc
CLINTON, B.C. - The Francis family from the Skeetchestn Indian Band was hit hard by the news of the 215 children who were found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School site. Megan Francis' gr...
Jun 20, 2021
Wildfire crews help with Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail
Wildfire crews tuning up for the summer forest fire fighting season got in a little practise and helped out efforts for the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail (SNORT).Rapattack Crews spent a couple day...
Jun 20, 2021
Virtual Student Showcase Concert fundraising for the Peter Collins Memorial Fund Sunday afternoon
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Symphony Music School is showcasing several of their senior students in a virtual recital in support of the Peter Collins Memorial Fund.Funds raised goes towards money for a bu...
Jun 20, 2021
Wildfire south of Lytton grows to 250 hectares
KAMLOOPS - The George Road wildfire remains out of control.Fire Information Officer Madison Smith said the fire nearly seven kilometres south of Lytton, east of Highway 1, grew to 250 hectares on Satu...
Jun 19, 2021
Virtual Kamloops Canada Day 2021 to include teachings about Indigenous Peoples culture and history
KAMLOOPS - Canada Day is going virtual again in Kamloops.While Virtual Kamloops Canada Day 2021 will feature a line-up of musical performances, artists, and interactive activities, it will also provid...
Jun 19, 2021
Two Maxmillion winners in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - There could be a new millionaire in Kamloops. While Friday (June 18) night's Lotto Max draw once again didn't see a winning ticket for the $70 million jackpot, 33 of the 70 Maxmillion prize...
Jun 19, 2021
Interior Health organizing mobile immunization clinics in Kamloops and Salmon Arm
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is launching urban mobile immunization clinics offering easy access, same-day COVID-19 vaccines for people to get their first dose.The urban mobile immunization clinics star...
Jun 19, 2021
