Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Homeless population struggling during Kamloops' first heatwave
KAMLOOPS - All Jacqueline Webber can do to stay cool is fan her face. But that doesn't do the trick in this kind heatwave. "Right now, we're just drinking lots of water, trying to find as much shade a...
Jul 30, 2020
Federal government investing $645K into local charities
KAMLOOPS - The United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo will be distributing $645,000 from the Federal Emergency Community Support Fund to local non-profit organizations. According to a release from the Uni...
Jul 30, 2020
New TRU-based research chair to focus on forecasting, prevention of B.C. wildfires
KAMLOOPS - The province is chipping in $5 million to support a new position of a research chair at Thompson Rivers University, to improve the understanding of wildfires. B.C.'s Minister of Forests, La...
Jul 30, 2020
Clinton woman wins $50K on Scratch & Win ticket
KAMLOOPS - A Clinton woman is $50,000 richer after scratching a Super Crossword Scratch & Win Ticket. Sharon Holland bought the ticket at Donex Pharmacy & Department Store in 100 Mile House."W...
Jul 30, 2020
Sun Peaks resort confirms positive test for COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - An employee at Sun Peaks Resort has tested positive for COVID-19.The company issued a statement yesterday, saying the resort worker is in a non-guest facing role and tested positive at some...
Jul 30, 2020
B.C motorists reminded to avoid impaired driving ahead of long weekend travel
KAMLOOPS - Ahead of the B.C Day long weekend, ICBC and police are advising drivers to avoid drinking if they're getting behind the wheel. In a release, ICBC says police will be setting up CounterAttac...
Jul 30, 2020
Kamloops parents excited, worried about their kids returning to school in September
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops schools performed a dress rehearsal for a return to school in June. Come September, the production will be live in the classroom for most students. The province announced Wednesday...
Jul 29, 2020
Fire danger increasing in Kamloops Fire Centre during heat wave
KAMLOOPS - There was a slow start to the wildfire season in B.C., but the hot and dry conditions are raising the risk for fire. The Kamloops Fire Centre is currently experiencing a heat wave, which ca...
Jul 29, 2020
Provincial funding allows for expansion of TRU's Respiratory Therapy Program
KAMLOOPS - The Respiratory Therapy Program at Thompson Rivers University is getting a boost from the province as the need for medical professionals increases. The province is providing TRU with $395,0...
Jul 29, 2020
Cherry Creek resident fears property will flood if weakened slope gives way
KAMLOOPS - A Cherry Creek resident has growing concerns about a sloughing slope above the creek that runs beside her property. Corine LeBourdais says the issue began after after repair work was done t...
Jul 29, 2020
