Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
BC health officials reporting 104 new COVID-19 cases
VICTORIA - There have been 104 new cases of COVID-19 identified in B.C. as of Wednesday (Sept. 2), according to provincial health officials. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr...
Sep 02, 2020
City receives more than $2.5M for Canada Games pool improvements
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has been approved for more than $2.5 million in grant money for energy improvements at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. In a release, the City says the funding is a mix...
Sep 02, 2020
City's COVID-19 protocols contain positive case to single employee
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says a recent positive COVID-19 test from one of its staff members proves the importance of heightened safety protocols. CAO David Trawin confirmed today that a senior ...
Sep 02, 2020
KGHM hires new Ajax Superintendent, as company plans to resurrect mine application
KAMLOOPS - Situated less than a kilometre and a half from dozens of homes in the Aberdeen neighbourhood of Kamloops, the Ajax Mine Project application was rejected by BC's Environmental Assessment Off...
Sep 02, 2020
City hopes to finish streets line painting this month
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops was delayed in its lines painting this year, but hopes to get the job done by the end of this month. When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Kamloops, many regular operat...
Sep 01, 2020
Tourism Kamloops calls on the province to fund COVID-19 stimulus package for tourism businesses in BC
eKAMLOOPS - In British Columbia, the tourism industry generates more than $20 billion, and more than $8 billion of which goes towards the province's Gross Domestic Product. This year as a result of th...
Sep 01, 2020
Kamloops says goodbye to two Snowbirds jets as the fleet begins its return home
KAMLOOPS - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds have finally begun to return home. This morning (Sep. 1), two planes departed Kamloops to return to their base in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The fleet was ground...
Sep 01, 2020
Temporary homeless facility expands capacity and practices safe distancing in Merritt
MERRITT - 20 rooms are now available to support people who are homeless in Merritt. A temporary expansion shelter has been opened at 2350 Voght Street.The expansion was developed through a partnership...
Sep 01, 2020
One new virus-related death and 58 new COVID-19 cases recorded in B.C
VICTORIA - B.C. entered September with 58 new cases of COVID-19 today (Sept. 1) along with another death. In a joint release, Health Minister Adrian Dix, and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry...
Sep 01, 2020
Progress report shows majority of postponed surgeries have now been delivered to B.C patients
VICTORIA - After postponing elective surgeries in the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the B.C Government says progress has been made in catching up. In a release today (Sept. 1), Health Minister ...
Sep 01, 2020
