Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
"Suspicious" fire cause smoke damage at downtown hotel
KAMLOOPS - 20 firefighters and several trucks worked quickly overnight to put out what is being determined as a "suspicious" fire at the Thompson Inn in the 600 block Victoria Street. Fire crews were ...
Dec 03, 2020
Local toy store helping 'Trim the Toyroom' for Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre
KAMLOOPS - This December, Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre has partnered with Tumbleweed Toys to help Trim the Toyroom. The campaign is meant to help fill the therapeutic playroom at KSACC a...
Dec 02, 2020
Kamloops dance studio owner angry, confused over conflicting health guidelines
KAMLOOPS - For the past week, dance studios in Kamloops have been closed. With an increase in cases across B.C., the provincial health office temporarily forced studios across the province, cancelling...
Dec 02, 2020
CUPE, City of Kamloops to go to arbitration over bylaw department restructuring
KAMLOOPS - The union representing City of Kamloops bylaw enforcement officers says changes to the department will have a drastic negative impact on its members and the community at large.In a news rel...
Dec 02, 2020
COVID-19 found in Westsyde Secondary community
KAMLOOPS - Westsyde Secondary School is taking extra precautions after a member of the school community tested positive for COVID-19. A letter sent out yesterday (Dec 1) by the school to families of s...
Dec 02, 2020
Kamloops man marks World AIDS Day as pandemic cuts annual event
KAMLOOPS - December 1st marks World AIDS Day. It's an opportunity to reflect on the achievements in the fight against HIV and AIDS, as well as recognize how much work still needs to be done in the fig...
Dec 01, 2020
ASK Wellness boss hopes health lessons learned from HIV and AIDS can apply to opioid crisis
KAMLOOPS - ASK Wellness has come a long way from its meagre beginnings on a couch in a basement in 1988. The organization now offers a number of supports for people in need, from housing to health and...
Dec 01, 2020
Poppy sales exceed Kamloops Legion's expectations
KAMLOOPS - The Royal Canadian Legion in Kamloops is celebrating a successful poppy campaign during a difficult year. The Legion was challenged by the restrictions of COVID-19, which resulted in some b...
Dec 01, 2020
Kamloops MLAs take on new responsibilities in BC Liberal shadow cabinet
KAMLOOPS - Local MLAs Todd Stone and Peter Milobar have both secured roles in the BC Liberals shadow cabinet. Interim leader Shirley Bond named Todd Stone the Critic for Jobs, Economic Recovery and In...
Dec 01, 2020
'We're scared for our lives': Owners of Stereo Warehouse calling for help as problems along West Victoria Street escalate
KAMLOOPS - The problems along West Victoria Street have been chronicled by many businesses that feel unsafe. This weekend took the fear to another level, as the owners of Stereo Warehouse and Sisters'...
Dec 01, 2020
