Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Former Lower Nicola chief Sumexheltza to carry NDP banner in Fraser-Nicola
MERRITT, B.C. - A former chief of the Lower Nicola Indian Band will represent the NDP in Fraser-Nicola in the next provincial vote.The governing party issued a news release Thursday (Sept. 10) confirm...
Sep 10, 2020
Kamloops-based Jim Pattison Broadcasting Group applies to purchase Q-101 FM in Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is asking the public for input into the proposed sale of Merritt Broadcasting Ltd. to the Jim Pattison Broadcast ...
Sep 10, 2020
Colombo Lodge hopes for continued community support as banquet halls are forced to close
KAMLOOPS - The recent order to close all stand-alone banquet halls will have an impact on how the Colombo Lodge can hold fundraisers. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the order on ...
Sep 10, 2020
Kamloops grief counsellor hosting virtual support group on World Suicide Prevention Day
KAMLOOPS - It's World Suicide Prevention Day, bringing to light the prevalence of suicide and the resources available to those struggling with their mental health. Every year, 4,000 Canadians die by s...
Sep 10, 2020
City of Kamloops Bylaw Services Department gets new name, social services mandate
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says last year's Citizen Satisfaction Survey identified the Bylaw Services Department as a priority for improvements - and that has resulted in a change of direction.Ac...
Sep 10, 2020
Coldwater River basin near Merritt the driest in the province
MERRITT, B.C. - The B.C. government says the Coldwater River basin south of Merritt is experiencing extreme levels of drought.In a news release, the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources Opera...
Sep 10, 2020
Earl's Kamloops thanks community for support with generous donation to RIH Foundation
KAMLOOPS - The Royal Inland Hospital Foundation has received a generous donation that will help fund a new room at the Patient Care Tower, which is scheduled to be finished in two years. On Thursday m...
Sep 10, 2020
Milobar, Kyllo among MLAs getting new critic roles for opposition B.C. Liberals
VICTORIA - A number of Interior MLAs have new critic portfolios Thursday (Sept. 10) as B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson shuffled his shadow cabinet.Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar moves ...
Sep 10, 2020
Kamloops woman wins $50,000 from scratch ticket
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops resident says she's going to use her winnings from a scratch-and-win ticket to become a former Kamloops resident.According to a news release from B.C. Lottery Corporation, Tammy ...
Sep 10, 2020
The Blue Grotto forced to close days after reopening
KAMLOOPS - The Blue Grotto is closing up shop. After closing down in March due to the pandemic, the nightclub had only recently opened back up. "We had to reopen, so we did the renovations, we reopene...
Sep 09, 2020
