Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Stewart's parents credit supportive programs, determination with incredible success
KAMLOOPS - Greg Stewart was born an amputee - without a left forearm - but his parents say it never stopped him from pursuing what he loved to do. "He's had the philosophy and the motto since he was a...
Sep 01, 2021
MLA Stone disappointed with protest location, notes 'valid questions' about COVID-19 proof-of-vaccination program
KAMLOOPS - A large throng of protesters marched in front of Royal Inland Hospital Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 1), showing opposition to government measures intended to decrease the spread of COVID-19 a...
Sep 01, 2021
Scoopz Ice Cream starts 'Great Ice Cream Sell-off' in support of The Mustard Seed Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The flowers are fading. Leaves are turning colour.Gone are the hot, sunny days of summer. Here: the cool, crisp mornings of September. Are you having a hard time believing that fact? So is ...
Sep 01, 2021
Kamloops health officials advise against consumption of veterinary ivermectin
KAMLOOPS - A trend coming out of the United States - a growing number of people in Canada claim to be taking ivermectin, a horse deworming medication, as they believe it aids in prevention or treatmen...
Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday COVID-19 case count at 266 in BC Interior; Kamloops Seniors Village still battling outbreak
VICTORIA - The B.C. government reported 785 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Sept. 1) - 266 of them are in Interior Health. Kamloops Seniors Village continues to battle its outbreak.Provincially, ther...
Sep 01, 2021
As City of Kamloops adopts Voyent Alert!, TNRD sings app's praises
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is getting ready to roll out a new emergency alert app for your phone.The Voyent Alert! app will launch in October and allow Kamloops residents to sign up for notificat...
Sep 01, 2021
B.C. government applies for federal funding to assist those who lost property due to wildfires
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. government made its plea to the federal government for financial assistance to help those who lost their homes during the wildfire season.Emergency Management BC tells CFJC Today t...
Sep 01, 2021
TNRD gives all clear for nearly 1,000 properties near Merritt and Spences Bridge impacted by Lytton Creek fire
KAMLOOPS -Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) properties near Merritt and Spences Bridge are no longer threatened by the Lytton Creek wildfire.The TNRD rescinded its evacuation alert to all clear...
Sep 01, 2021
TNRD rescinds evacuation alert for 70 properties north of Lytton
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) gave the all clear for 70 properties north of Lytton Wednesday morning (Sept. 1).Properties that were previously impacted by the Lytton Creek wi...
Sep 01, 2021
DECISION 2021: Candidate lists finalized for federal vote
KAMLOOPS - The ballots have been finalized ahead of the Sept. 20 federal election. The central and southern Interior ridings will each have candidates from five federal parties: Conservatives, Green, ...
Sep 01, 2021
