Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TRU says 30 per cent drop in international students leading to $9 million shortfall entering new school year
KAMLOOPS - When students return to the TRU campus next week, it will be noticeably quieter. The university says enrolment is down nine per cent overall, both domestic and international students, resul...
Sep 3, 2020
Busy August has Kamloops construction sector building toward fourth straight record year
KAMLOOPS - August was another big month for the Kamloops construction sector as it pushes toward a fourth straight record-setting year in 2020.Month-end numbers released by the City of Kamloops show $...
Sep 3, 2020
Young boy survives cougar attack near Lillooet
LILLOOET, B.C. - A 10-year-old boy has a family dog to thank after the pup sprang up to protect him from an attacking cougar.According to a social media post from the B.C. Conservation Officer Service...
Sep 3, 2020
Fire damages trailer on Lac Le Jeune Road
KAMLOOPS - Fast work by Kamloops Fire prevented a serious blaze at a trailer on the Lac Le Jeune Road early this morning. Platoon Captain Troy Grant says residents of a trailer at the Iron Mask traile...
Sep 3, 2020
Kamloops Christian School prepares for students' return
KAMLOOPS - As students return to the classroom next week, private schools will be following much of the same protocols as School District 73. Kamloops Christian School Principal and CEO Sandro Cuzzett...
Sep 2, 2020
BC health officials reporting 104 new COVID-19 cases
VICTORIA - There have been 104 new cases of COVID-19 identified in B.C. as of Wednesday (Sept. 2), according to provincial health officials. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr...
Sep 2, 2020
City receives more than $2.5M for Canada Games pool improvements
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has been approved for more than $2.5 million in grant money for energy improvements at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. In a release, the City says the funding is a mix...
Sep 2, 2020
City's COVID-19 protocols contain positive case to single employee
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says a recent positive COVID-19 test from one of its staff members proves the importance of heightened safety protocols. CAO David Trawin confirmed today that a senior ...
Sep 2, 2020
KGHM hires new Ajax Superintendent, as company plans to resurrect mine application
KAMLOOPS - Situated less than a kilometre and a half from dozens of homes in the Aberdeen neighbourhood of Kamloops, the Ajax Mine Project application was rejected by BC's Environmental Assessment Off...
Sep 2, 2020
City hopes to finish streets line painting this month
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops was delayed in its lines painting this year, but hopes to get the job done by the end of this month. When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Kamloops, many regular operat...
Sep 1, 2020
