Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
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...
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...
Jun 22, 2021
'It gives a breath of fresh air in the community': Stuxwtews/Bonaparte First Nation bring spirits home
KAMLOOPS - Following the discovery of 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, there was a silence amongst the elders in Stuxwtews/Bonaparte First Nation. Angie Thorne, a social ...
Jun 22, 2021
Pending eased restrictions, City of Kamloops eyes late-August return for Music in the Park
KAMLOOPS - Depending on how provincial health restrictions are lifted, the City of Kamloops says some form of Music in the Park may be able to go forward later this summer. For now, plans are tentativ...
Jun 22, 2021
Kamloops residents reminded to take heat illness, wildfire precautions as temperatures soar
KAMLOOPS - An early summer heat wave has arrived in Kamloops, and by the end of this week the region could see record breaking temperatures. At these levels, finding ways to stay cool becomes a matter...
Jun 22, 2021
