Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Tourism Kamloops cautiously optimistic local tourism sector will be able to manage post-vaccination traffic
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops expects to be ready for a bounce back in tourism when the COVID-19 pandemic recedes.Scotiabank Chief Economist Jean-Francois Perrault said in an interview that B.C.'s tourism indus...
Mar 17, 2021
Wildfire on Strawberry Hill brings back memories
KAMLOOPS - A new fire in our area broke out yesterday in the same general area where a serious wildfire broke out in 2003. The fire is burning in the Strawberry Heights Road area east of Rayleigh. The...
Mar 17, 2021
Avalanche control work to briefly close section of Coquihalla Highway
HOPE, B.C - Drivers taking the Coquihalla this afternoon (Wednesday) can expect delays with avalanche control work planned. Drive BC says the work will take place along a 9km stretch of Highway 5 nort...
Mar 17, 2021
Kamloops Bike Riders Association preaches patience for start of cycling season
KAMLOOPS - With the snow mostly melted, many of the activities associated with warmer weather are starting soon. One of those activities that Kamloops is well-known for is mountain biking. CFJC's Adam...
Mar 16, 2021
No new COVID-19 deaths as B.C. records 556 cases in 24 hours
VICTORIA - There were no new COVID-related deaths in B.C. over the last 24 hours but health officials are reporting 556 new cases today (Mar. 16). In an emailed update, provincial health officer Dr. B...
Mar 16, 2021
HEROES OF THE PANDEMIC: The healthcare professionals in Sun Peaks who helped to contain COVID-19 spread
KAMLOOPS - The second installment of the series "Heroes of the Pandemic" features two healthcare professionals who have been instrumental in containing COVID-19 spread in the resort municipality of Su...
Mar 16, 2021
Nicola Ranch doubles reward for information on Ben Tyner’s disappearance
MERRITT - The reward for information around the disappearance of Merritt rancher Ben Tyner has doubled to $30,000 - with his former employer matching his family's reward amount.John Liu, owner of Nico...
Mar 16, 2021
Kamloops business owner celebrating 50 years with 1,000 meals to frontline workers
KAMLOOPS - March 1, 1971 is when Franco Annicchiarico entered the auto service industry in Kamloops. Fast forward 50 years and Annicchiarico is celebrating a milestone. But how do you celebrate amidst...
Mar 16, 2021
Phase two of Island Parkway upgrades set to start next week at McArthur Island
KAMLOOPS - The second phase of an upgrade to the Island Parkway - also known as the ring road around McArthur Island Park - is starting next week.The $350,000 project kicks off the week of March 22 an...
Mar 15, 2021
Kamloops Fire Rescue hosts Virtual Junior Firefighter Academy all week
KAMLOOPS - Firefighting fans young and old are in for a treat this week, as Kamloops Fire Rescue is hosting their Virtual Junior Firefighter Academy on social media.The academy falls on spring break a...
Mar 15, 2021
