Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

'This was out of our control’: Kamloops YMCA-YWCA says Dream Home refunds dependent on third parties
KAMLOOPS - It's been two weeks since the Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery tickets sold out on May 6.Before the holders of the 18,000 tickets find out if they'll win the $700,000 plus home in Westsyde, th...
May 19, 2021

TNRD recommends approval of liquor licence for Trans Mountain
MERRITT, B.C. - The Thompson Nicola Regional District Board of Directors have voted 25-1 in favour of recommending approval of a liquor licence for the Trans Mountain work camp near Merritt.The vote f...
James Peters May 19, 2021

Calgary murder suspect surrenders to RCMP in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for a Calgary murder was arrested last week in Salmon Arm.According to the Calgary Police Service, Christopher Douglas Mathers, 34, turned hims...
May 19, 2021

City of Kamloops spray parks to open for the season this Friday
KAMLOOPS - It's a sure sign summer is not far away: City of Kamloops spray parks will open for the season this weekend.According to a City news release, the spray amenities at Riverside Park, Albert M...
May 19, 2021

WATCH: Commercial truck burns near Coquihalla's Great Bear Snowshed
MERRITT, B.C. - A commercial truck was heavily damaged by fire southwest of Merritt Tuesday evening (May 18). The fire took place on the Coquihalla Highway near the Great Bear Snowshed. Former Merritt...
James Peters May 18, 2021 Image Credit: Harry Lali

New provincial attraction grants expected to benefit Kamloops tourism, BC Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - To boost pandemic financial relief, the B.C. government will soon dole out $50 million for anchor tourism attractions throughout the province. Tourism Kamloops CEO Beverley DeSantis says th...
May 18, 2021

Kamloops Council authorizes temporary commercial activity at Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops council has approved a pilot project for Riverside Park this summer. The decision allows Tourism Kamloops to contract commercial activity. Tourism Kamloops CEO Beverley DeSantis sa...
Doug Collins May 18, 2021

Council approves outdoor fitness classes to take place in Kamloops parks and green spaces
KAMLOOPS - Fitness classes can take place at some Kamloops parks and green spaces for a year.Council unanimously approved a notice of motion brought forth by Councillors Sadie Hunter and Kathy Sinclai...
May 18, 2021

Kamloops firefighter remembers friend, colleague Brian Lannon for service, generosity
KAMLOOPS - Fifty-three year old Brian Lannon lived for scuba diving. According to friends and colleagues, it was his passion. "He was really looking forward to retiring in a few years and just getting...
Doug Collins May 18, 2021

RCMP confirm identities of Kamloops brothers found dead near Penticton
NARAMATA, B.C. - B.C. RCMP Major Crimes investigators are officially confirming the identities of two Kamloops murder victims in an effort to further their investigation.The bodies of Erick Fryer, 29,...
James Peters May 18, 2021

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