Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Suzuki joins environmental filmmaker for TRU presentation
KAMLOOPS -Two high-profile environmental science advocates will be making a stop in Kamloops this evening as part of their southern British Columbia tour. David Suzuki, and Dr. Ian Mauro are working t...
Mar 08, 2019
TRU Trades & Technology hosts regional skills competition
KAMLOOPS - Over 300 students from around the Interior and Cariboo took over TRU’s Trades and Technology Building yesterday to try out different trades, and take part in a regional skills competi...
Mar 08, 2019
Stopped trains causing concerns on Tk'emlups reserve
KAMLOOPS - About 500 people live on the west side of the railroad tracks running through the Tk’emlups Indian Band reserve. On Wednesday evening, a train stopped along the tracks, preventing all...
Mar 08, 2019
CMHA, North Shore BIA fear spike in homelessness if transitional housing closes early
KAMLOOPS - The Branch has served as transitional housing for people on Royal Avenue since November, but come next month it is scheduled to close as Spero House, the modular building on Tranquille Road...
Mar 08, 2019
Two more Kamloops robberies Thursday, one suspect arrested
KAMLOOPS - A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in the most recent robbery at the 7-Eleven store on Summit Drive. At 6:30 p.m. Thursday (March 7), police were called to the store. The suspect had just ...
Mar 08, 2019
Kamloops Fire Rescue crew scrambles to rescue man from river
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops firefighters rushed to Pioneer Park this afternoon after a man fell through the ice on the South Thompson River. Kamloops Fire Rescue was called around 1:15 requesting ice rescue. ...
Mar 08, 2019
VIDEO: Kamloops taxidermist's love for Schitt's Creek makes appearance on Late Late Show
KAMLOOPS - The work of a local taxidermist appeared on CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden Thursday night (March 7). Corden was interviewing Dan Levy, a star and co-creator of the televisi...
Mar 08, 2019
Semi trailer burns on West Trans Canada highway
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews had to deal with a bit of a challenging semi fire this morning on the West Trans Canada Highway. A semi carrying plastic pellets for use in making plastics was re...
Mar 08, 2019
Injured bobcat on the mend at BC Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops has added another patient under its hospital’s care. After a year-old bobcat was struck by a car near Kelowna, it was brought in to the Fawcett Family...
Mar 07, 2019
Kamloops Film Festival celebrates 23 years with 23 films
KAMLOOPS - The 23rd Kamloops Film Festival kicks off Thursday (March 7), running until March 16. The event will present 23 films for 23 years with something for everyone, from family-friendly events t...
Mar 07, 2019
