Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Thompson Valley tourism industry hopes to attract visitors from closer to home this summer
KAMLOOPS - According to Tourism Kamloops numbers, our city welcomed 2 million visitors in 2019, which resulted in nearly half a billion dollars worth of economic impact. As a result of the COVID-19 pa...
Jun 15, 2020
UPDATE: Missing Salmon Arm woman found safe
SALMON ARM, B.C. - UPDATE: RCMP say the woman reported missing June 15 has been found safe and sound.
Jun 15, 2020
Meet McCoy and Raven, the newest residents of the B.C. Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - Raven and McCoy are slowly settling into their new home at the B.C. Wildlife Park. The red foxes, who have unique marble colouring, are experiencing the first day in their new enclosure. "T...
Jun 15, 2020
Williams Lake one of eight B.C. cities to receive 'one-stop-shop' for youth mental health services
VICTORIA - Williams Lake is one of eight communities in B.C. that will receive a Foundry centre, after an announcement Monday morning (June 15) from the provincial government.Described as a one-stop-s...
Jun 15, 2020
Weekend rains not expected to bring flood conditions around Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The province says the soaking received in the B.C. Interior over the weekend will start to come through the major rivers in Kamloops today and tomorrow.According to the B.C. River Forecast ...
Jun 15, 2020
UPDATE: Missing Mission man found
MISSION, B.C. - UPDATE: The man reported missing earlier Monday (June 15) has been found, according to RCMP.
Jun 15, 2020
Rainfall expected to let up this week in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - After nearly non-stop rain over the weekend, the Kamloops area is expected to see some clearing this week. Environment Canada Meteorologist Colin Tam says between Friday morning and Sunday ...
Jun 14, 2020
Moving through B.C's restart, Tourism Kamloops expects increase in driving distance visitors
KAMLOOPS - Due to travel restrictions with COVID-19, the tourism industry around B.C has seen a massive halt, and Kamloops is no exception. As the phases of B.C's ReStart Plan evolve, Monica Dickinson...
Jun 14, 2020
Kamloops music students performing virtual recital in support of Peter Collins Memorial Fund
KAMLOOPS - A recital raising money for the Peter Collins Memorial Fund, and showcasing the youth it has helped will be live streamed this afternoon in Kamloops. Started in memory of the late singer an...
Jun 14, 2020
Kamloops Fire Rescue extinguishes fire at Emerald Centre shelter
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews were on scene at the Emerald Centre last night (June 13), after a fire broke out in one of the shelter units. Platoon Captain Wade Lindoff says firefighters were ...
Jun 14, 2020
