Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
RIH ER back to normal after brief 'restricted access' situation
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health says the emergency department at Royal Inland Hospital was under restricted access earlier this afternoon. RIH Health Services Director Sue Gardner-Clark says the situation ...
Feb 09, 2018
KTTA applauds Victoria's plan to address the teacher shortage
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. government has announced an investment of $571,000 to address the teacher shortage in this province. Education Minister Rob Fleming says the government will use the money to train ...
Feb 09, 2018
Month-over-month unemployment drops in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Statistics Canada says the month-over-month unemployment rate has dropped in Kamloops. Labour Analyst Vincent Ferrao says the rate fell from 10.4 per cent in December to 9.3 per cent last m...
Feb 09, 2018
Targeted shooting at Dallas apartment complex sends man to hospital
KAMLOOPS - A man is in hospital after being shot “numerous times” this morning in Dallas. Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says the shooting occurred at 1:30 a.m. in the 5000 block of Dalla...
Feb 09, 2018
Weather continues to be a problem for travellers
KAMLOOPS - Weather continues to play havoc with us. After a hectic day of rain, freezing rain and snow yesterday, Kamloops is looking at some relief for the long weekend, although it could be a little...
Feb 09, 2018
Habitat for Humanity families complete Sweat Equity hours
KAMLOOPS - They have put hundreds of hours of their own time into helping volunteers build their home. Two Kamloops families set to move into the newest Habitat for Humanity duplex, have completed 500...
Feb 08, 2018
SD73 considers ‘closer look’ at policies following alleged sexual assaults
KAMLOOPS - Following a Global News report on an alleged assault at a Kamloops elementary school, another parent is coming forward alleging their school and school district didn’t do enough when ...
Feb 08, 2018
Kamloops Chamber of Commerce head 'positive' about minimum wage hike
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce has reacted favourably to the B.C. government’s decision Thursday to increase the minimum wage. “Our initial reaction is actually one of positiv...
Feb 08, 2018
Coquihalla Highway southbound at Inks Lake reopens following vehicle incident
KAMLOOPS - Update: The southbound lane has reopened at Exit 355, Inks Lake. Earlier: Heading south out of Kamloops? Think again. According to Drive BC a vehicle incident has closed the Coquihalla High...
Feb 08, 2018
Mayor Christian pushing for comprehensive services at affordable housing units
KAMLOOPS - The mayor of Kamloops wants assurances there will be the appropriate amount of services provided for the 104 affordable modular housing units that are expected to be finished this fall. The...
Feb 08, 2018
