Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Tourism Kamloops asks residents to stay and shop local while non-essential travel discouraged
KAMLOOPS - With guidance from the provincial health officer to avoid all non-essential travel, Tourism Kamloops is shaking up its marketing strategy. Tourism Kamloops is once again encouraging people ...
Nov 23, 2020

B.C reminded to limit interactions as province records 1,933 new cases over the weekend
VICTORIA - B.C health officials are urging residents to limit their social interactions, with nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases recorded over the weekend. In an update today (Nov. 23), Provincial Health...
Dave Barry Nov 23, 2020

Bond elected interim leader of B.C Liberal Caucus
VICTORIA - The B.C Liberal Caucus has elected its interim leader of the Official Opposition today (Nov. 23). Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond will serve in the role until a leadership race can...
Nov 23, 2020

WestJet flight to Kamloops flagged for COVID-19 exposure
KAMLOOPS - Another flight that recently landed in the Kamloops area has been flagged by the BC Centre for Disease Control for a COVID-19 exposure. According to the BC CDC's virus exposure list, WestJe...
James Peters Nov 23, 2020

Simpcw hunters missing overnight found safe
KAMLOOPS - There is relief in the Simpcw First Nation following the successful search efforts to locate two missing people who spent the night in the woods. Simpcw elder Paul Celesta and his hunting p...
Dave Barry Nov 22, 2020

Highland Valley contractor tests positive for COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - A contractor who worked at the Highland Valley Copper mine west of Logan Lake recently, has tested positive for COVID-19. In an online message to contractors and employees, Teck identifies ...
Nov 21, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kelowna long term care home
KELOWNA - Another long term care home in Kelowna is the subject of a declared COVID-19 outbreak by Interior Health. The outbreak is at Orchard Manor. One staff member tested positive for COVID-19. IH ...
Nov 21, 2020

New COVID-19 rules lead to changes for City of Kamloops facilities and services
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says the tightened COVID-19 restrictions announced by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry Thursday (Nov. 19) have led to a series of changes to City operations.I...
Nov 20, 2020

Kamloops businesses welcome masking policy, adapt to other COVID-19 restrictions
KAMLOOPS - The alarming rise in COVID-19 cases across B.C. has led to tighter restrictions. For the next two weeks, gatherings are mostly limited to members of the same household. In-person worship se...
Nov 20, 2020

Tk'emlups te Secwepemc by-election postponed until further notice
TK'EMLUPS, B.C. - Tk'emlups te Secwepemc chief and council have postponed the nation's by-election, previously set for November 28, until further notice.WATCH: (Video Credit: Tk'emlups te Secwepemc)In...
Nov 20, 2020

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What should the City of Kamloops do to celebrate Canada Day?
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