Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Sun Peaks eager for regular summer programming following Step Two of B.C.'s Restart
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Resort municipalities across the province were thrilled as B.C.'s Restart entered Step Two on Tuesday (June 15).Step Two arrived just in time for Sun Peaks. The resort's opening week...
Jun 16, 2021
Wildfire north of Cache Creek being held at 4.5 hectares
KAMLOOPS - The Pioneer Creek wildfire northwest of Cache Creek, adjacent to Highway 97, is no longer out of control.Fire Information Officer Taylor MacDonald said the fire grew from approximately two ...
Jun 16, 2021
Home builders' association concerned about journeyman to apprentice ratios with new mandatory certification
KAMLOOPS - The push towards certifying every tradesperson across the province is garnering cautious support from organizations like the Canadian Home Builders' Association Central Interior.The local h...
Jun 15, 2021
Tranquille project would add $600M+ to Kamloops-area economy: developer
KAMLOOPS - The developer of the Tranquille lands on the shore of Kamloops Lake says the project would contribute more than $600 million to the area economy during its projected 14-year build-out windo...
Jun 15, 2021
Art auctions fundraising for Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society and Indian Residential School Survivors Society
KAMLOOPS - An art auction is underway to raise funds for the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society (KAFS) and Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSS). Artists in Kamloops and beyond have c...
Jun 15, 2021
SD73 board approves first round of catchment area changes for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School District Board of Education has approved school catchment area changes affecting three areas of Kamloops.At a meeting Monday evening (June 14), board members vo...
Jun 15, 2021
B.C. government supports temporary patios going permanent under liquor regulations
VICTORIA - More than 2,000 temporary B.C. patios authorized to serve liquor during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply to become permanent under amended provincial liquor regulations.This includes prospec...
Jun 15, 2021
Kamloops man recovering after Valleyview shooting incident Sunday
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man was injured in a shooting incident Sunday (June 13) afternoon and RCMP are seeking potential witnesses.At approximately 5:32 p.m. Sunday, Kamloops RCMP frontline officers res...
Jun 15, 2021
TRU researcher receives funding to study forest fire ecology
KAMLOOPS - An incoming Thompson Rivers University (TRU) faculty member has been granted a Canadian Research Chair in fire ecology. Dr. Jill Harvey will investigate how wildfires and drought impact for...
Jun 15, 2021
Kamloops Major Men's Fastball resumes with maximum 50 spectators
KAMLOOPS - It's the first organized adult sporting leagues in the Kamloops area to allow spectators, launching its season on the first day of Phase Two of B.C.'s Restart.The seven-team Kamloops Major ...
Jun 15, 2021
