Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Falkland Stampede cancelled for first time in century-old history
FALKLAND, B.C. - Organizers of the Falkland Stampede say the venerable event has been cancelled for the first time in more than a century.Restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic have organizers conv...
Jul 24, 2020
Karpuk steps down as Kamloops-Thompson school board chair
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School District will elect a new chair at next week's regular meeting.According to a district news release, Chair Kathleen Karpuk will step down from the role Monday (...
Jul 24, 2020
Clothing store added to COVID-19 exposure event in Kelowna
KELOWNA - Interior Health has added another location to its list of spots involved in a COVID-19 exposure event in Kelowna.According to a news release, those who visited Fossello's clothing store in d...
Jul 24, 2020
Fire bans coming into force next Wednesday for Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - B.C. Wildfire Service officials are tightening fire bans in the Kamloops Fire Centre as the heat of summer sets in.According to a bulletin issued Friday morning (July 24), prohibitions on C...
Jul 24, 2020
Environment Canada issues alert for Friday thunderstorms
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has enacted a severe thunderstorm watch for a large portion of the southern Interior Friday morning (July 24).Areas covered by the watch include the North Thompson, Shusw...
Jul 24, 2020
Scratch ticket win sets Kamloops woman up for life
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops woman is $675,000 richer after finding a winner in a scratch ticket. According to a news release from BC Lotto Corporation, Angela Gardner was listening to the radio and enjoying...
Jul 24, 2020
RCMP ask for help tracking down suspects caught on Shuswap security camera
SICAMOUS, B.C. - RCMP in the Shuswap are asking for the public's help identifying a trio of suspects in a series of criminal acts Thursday (July 23).Officers responded at 8:21 p.m. Thursday to the rep...
Jul 24, 2020
Province chips in $1.7M for healthcare programs at TRU, NVIT
KAMLOOPS - The province is providing nearly $1.7 million for healthcare training at universities in Kamloops and Merritt.According to a news release from the provincial government, that money will inc...
Jul 23, 2020
Gateway City Church hoping to begin work on new daycare by September
KAMLOOPS - A brand new daycare is being planned at Gateway City Church in Kamloops, thanks to some funding from the province. The funding will create 75 new childcare spaces for Gateway Children's Cen...
Jul 23, 2020
Insight Support Services asks for help funding a playground for its students
KAMLOOPS - An organization that provides education for children with special needs is fundraising to create an outdoor play space of its own. Insight Support Services provides an education to students...
Jul 23, 2020
