Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TRU to add 20 fast-track seats to respiratory therapy program with provincial funding
KAMLOOPS - With a provincial funding boost, Thompson Rivers University will be adding 20 new fast-track seats to the school's respiratory therapist diploma program. B.C.'s Ministry of Health says in a...
Oct 29, 2021
New free program offers tech training, job-matching for Kamloops youth
KAMLOOPS - A charitable organization is helping underserved and marginalized youth in Kamloops between the ages of 17 and 30 get digital and information technology (IT) jobs.NPower Canada will provide...
Oct 28, 2021
Unvaccinated nurses open wellness centre on Kamloops North Shore
KAMLOOPS - Unvaccinated nurses all over the province are no longer permitted to work for British Columbia health authorities. A group of unvaccinated Kamloops nurses is using their job loss as an oppo...
Oct 28, 2021
Operation Red Nose looking for volunteers for 2021 Campaign
KAMLOOPS - If you've checked your calendar lately, you'll know that November is right around the corner. That means Christmas is coming and faster than expected. The good news is, after a one-year hia...
Oct 28, 2021
Suspected drugs, weapons and ammunition seized in Kamloops North Shore bust
KAMLOOPS - RCMP seized drugs, weapons and ammunition after an impaired driving complaint on the Kamloops North Shore Wednesday night (Oct. 27).In a news release, Cst. Crystal Evelyn says police receiv...
Oct 28, 2021
Kamloops RCMP ask public's help in missing person case
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP would like your help tracking down a missing person.Peter Leonard, 39, has not been in contact with his family in a lengthy period and they are becoming concerned.RCMP say Leo...
Oct 28, 2021
Merritt RCMP ask for help to find sexual assault suspect
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a wanted Merritt man.On January 14, 2020, Mr. Louie Oppenheim was charged with one count of Sexual Assault, stemming fro...
Oct 28, 2021
TRU partners with Interior universities to create work opportunities for students
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has partnered with two other Interior universities to help small and medium businesses create more work opportunities for students. University of British Co...
Oct 28, 2021
Annual flu shot campaign begins in Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - Cooler weather has arrived in the Interior and so have flu shot supplies. This year, the influenza vaccine is free to everyone six months of age and older at pharmacies and clinics. Interio...
Oct 28, 2021
Environment Canada issues snowfall warning for Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector
MERRITT, B.C. - Environment Canada is upgrading its special weather statement issued earlier this week for the Coquihalla Summit, now designating it a snowfall warning.The forecaster says the warning ...
Oct 28, 2021
