Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Amid B.C.'s vaccination progress, advocates call for gradual opening of long-term care visitation
KAMLOOPS - With the majority of the province's long-term care residents and staff now vaccinated - some with two doses - B.C's Seniors Advocate is hoping visitation rules will be adjusted. "I think we...
Mar 22, 2021
City of Kamloops wrapping up fuel management ahead of wildfire season
KAMLOOPS - Before the wildfire season is even upon us, the City of Kamloops has been busy ensuring the amount of fuel on forest floors is reduced. Crews are just wrapping up their work for the year, s...
Mar 22, 2021
Kamloops Food Bank launches first 50/50 raffle fundraiser
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Food Bank is hosting a 50/50 raffle as its latest fundraiser. The food bank is calling the fundraiser The Mother of All Raffles, with the winner being announced the day after M...
Mar 22, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens at Tournament Capital Centre
KAMLOOPS -The Tournament Capital Centre opened up as a vaccination clinic Monday (Mar. 22) after a big week of vaccinations at McArthur Island. Interior Health says around 3,000 people were immunized ...
Mar 22, 2021
Dryer than normal March resulting in early wildfires
KAMLOOPS - A few small wildfires have been popping up throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre in recent weeks. The BC Wildfire Service says dry conditions are helping these fires ignite, but so far none o...
Mar 22, 2021
Teen seriously injured after fall from rope swing near South Thompson River
KAMLOOPS - Traffic was held up along the East Trans Canada Highway just before noon on Monday (Mar. 22) after Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) received a call of a 13-year-old boy stuck in a culvert.When cr...
Mar 22, 2021
Nearly 200 attend 'camping music protest,' RCMP investigating
KAMLOOPS - Tk'emlups RCMP said they're "unfortunately" investigating a rural camping and music event.Approximately 200 people were found camping in an area 13km up Tranquille Criss Creek Road on Frida...
Mar 22, 2021
SD73 implements new anti-racism plan
KAMLOOPS - A former School District 73 (SD73) student who said current occurrences and experiences of racism were never taught in school played a part in the district's policy changes.Mary Falade, the...
Mar 22, 2021
People in their 70's eligible for vaccine appointments this week.
KAMLOOPS - Seniors aged 78 and up in Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health, Island Health and Interior Health can begin calling to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointments today. B-C announced a rev...
Mar 22, 2021
Police try to deal with targeted crime
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are trying to keep a handle on crime related to gangs and the drug trade, but it's becoming a tough battle. More and more targeted crimes are happening, and they're not all confined to...
Mar 22, 2021
