Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TNRD implements COVID-19 vaccine policy for employees
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) announced that COVID-19 vaccination will be a requirement for employees, contractors, and volunteers as of Feb. 1, 2022. The TNRD says this requ...
Dec 6, 2021
Boyfriend of Ashley Simpson charged with second-degree murder
SALMON ARM, B.C. - BC Prosecution Service approved one charge of second degree murder against Ashley Marie Simpson's boyfriend at the time of her disappearance. The charge was approved against 39 year...
Dec 6, 2021
Florentine opening second floor to displaced Merritt residents
MERRITT, B.C. - The Florentine in Merritt is looking to help displaced Merritt residents by opening up their second floor to evacuees who have lost their homes. President Frank Rizzardo addressed the ...
Dec 6, 2021
Blazers Teddy Bear Toss returns in person, RIH Foundation asking for online donations
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers Teddy Bear Toss is taking a hybrid route for 2021. While the teddy bear toss returns in person during the Blazers game Friday (Dec. 10) at the Sandman Centre against th...
Dec 6, 2021
Kamloops snowfall makes for tricky road conditions
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops driver should give themselves more time to make it into work this morning (Dec. 6). Snow overnight has made for slick road conditions in the Kamloops area. According to Environment...
Dec 6, 2021
Vigil taking place at TRU campus on Polytechnique massacre anniversary
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Faculty Association's Gender Equity Committee will host a vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.The vigil will take...
Dec 5, 2021
Volunteers needed to help recreate Inks Lake outdoor rink
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Outdoor Skating Association (KOSA) is looking for donations and volunteers to help maintain great skating ice at Inks Lake this winter for recreational skating, shinny hockey and s...
Dec 5, 2021
Disaster Financial Assistance eligibility expanded for those affected by flooding and landslides
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. government announced that Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) eligibility has been expanded for people affected by flooding and landslides from Nov. 14 to Dec. 2, 2021.DFA is avail...
Dec 5, 2021
Blazers can't solve Rockets again, fall at home 4-3
KAMLOOPS - Off the ice, there was plenty for the Kamloops Blazers to celebrate Saturday (Dec. 4) evening.For the first time in the 2021-22 Western Hockey League (WHL) season, the Blazers were able to ...
Dec 5, 2021
'Safe for the Season' campaign begins to help prevent holiday crimes
KAMLOOPS - As the holiday season picks up, Kamloops RCMP are reminding residents that the giving season could be a chance for some to steal.A group of volunteers from the RCMP and City of Kamloops kic...
Dec 4, 2021
