Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
100 Miles for Hunger runners raise over $6,000 for local food banks
KAMLOOPS - It was a productive weekend for Grace and Phil Hiom in Kamloops. In a 24-hour period, the couple ran a collective 100 miles, and raised more than $6,000 for food banks. The founders of Dirt...
May 25, 2020
Kamloops gyms worked together to create safety guidelines for reopening
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents have been unable to visit the gym since April 2, when Interior Health ordered all fitness facilities to close. These facilities were given the go-ahead to reopen as of la...
May 25, 2020
Tourism Kamloops grabs a piece of $10M provincial grant
KAMLOOPS - The CEO of Tourism Kamloops says revenue in the local tourism sector is down nearly 90 per cent - so a provincial grant comes just in time.Tourism Kamloops is one of 59 B.C. organizations t...
May 25, 2020
Snowbird pilots to depart Halifax for Moose Jaw
KAMLOOPS - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will remain grounded at Kamloops Airport after a tragic crash took the life of a team member just over a week ago, but their pilots are heading home.According ...
May 25, 2020
Modified to fit pandemic measures, Kamloops-Thompson graduation ceremonies begin this week
KAMLOOPS - Grade 12 graduation ceremonies begin in the Kamloops-Thompson School District Monday (May 25), but they won't look like they ever have before.In a message posted on the SD73 website, Superi...
May 25, 2020
Clinton RCMP look for hit and run driver
CLINTON, B.C. - RCMP in Clinton are looking for a suspect after a hit and run Friday night involving a pedestrian. In a news release, Southeast District Media Relations Officer Corporal Jesse O'Donagh...
May 25, 2020
Relief during flood watch, as dry weekend keeps Bonaparte River levels stable
CACHE CREEK - With a flood watch in effect for the Bonaparte River, the dry weekend weather in the Cache Creek area has given Village officials a bit of relief. Village spokesperson Wendy Coomber says...
May 24, 2020
Hikers stuck near Peterson Creek falls pulled to safety by Kamloops Fire Rescue
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue is reminding hikers to stick with safe routes, after several people found themselves stuck in Peterson Creek park yesterday (May 23). Around 2:45 p.m on Saturday, KFR w...
May 24, 2020
Kamloops RCMP asking for public's help in search for missing woman
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (June 1): RCMP say this woman has been found.
May 24, 2020
B.C health officials remind residents to limit gatherings, with 10 new COVID-19 cases reported
VICTORIA - B.C health officials are reminding people to limit gatherings and stay within Phase Two restrictions, with another 10 cases of COVID-19 reported today. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie ...
May 23, 2020
