Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
New lots proposed for Aberdeen part of city's plan for future growth
KAMLOOPS - Construction on Bentall Drive and Edinburgh Boulevard is the newest hot spot in the expansion of Aberdeen. Several new single-family homes are being built in the area. Now the developer, Ed...
Jun 24, 2020
In wake of Kamloops teenager's death, officials warn of toxic drug supply
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School District is working to bring emotional support to students and staff after a local student lost her life. Various social media postings say the teen died last F...
Jun 24, 2020
Police watchdog investigating after man injured during Brocklehurst arrest
KAMLOOPS - (NOTE: This story has been updated here.) B.C.'s Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is looking into an incident in Brocklehurst Tuesday night (June 23). According to a news release fro...
Jun 24, 2020
Rider Express given go-ahead for daily service, new stops in Chase, Sorrento
VANCOUVER - B.C.'s Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) has given Regina-based Rider Express the green light to increase its service through the B.C. Interior.The passenger bus service currently provi...
Jun 24, 2020
City of Kamloops announces swimming, rec facilities ready to reopen
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says residents are 'Ready to Play'.Mayor Ken Christian announced the impending reopening of several recreational facilities Wednesday (June 24), as restrictions around ...
Jun 24, 2020
Contract awarded for $34.5 million expansion at Valleyview Secondary
KAMLOOPS - An Alberta company has been awarded the contract to build the $34.5 million addition to Valleyview Secondary School.In a news release, the Kamloops-Thompson School District says the contrac...
Jun 24, 2020
Province warns Kamloops rivers may soon see highest levels this year
KAMLOOPS - Rainfall in the Kamloops area over the past few days is causing the rivers in the area to rise again.The B.C. River Forecast Centre (RFC) has issued high streamflow advisories for the North...
Jun 24, 2020
Landslide risk leads to North Shuswap evacuation
LEE CREEK, B.C. - Five North Shuswap properties have been evacuated, and another seven are under an alert due to the risk of a landslide.The affected area is at 2633 Squilax-Anglemont Road in Lee Cree...
Jun 24, 2020
Massive Aberdeen development plan to go before public next month
KAMLOOPS - A plan that could shape a large portion of the growth within the City of Kamloops will go to public hearing.Kamloops council has approved the next for a proposal to begin building the so-ca...
Jun 23, 2020
Rescuers of Adams River whitewater raft group hope near-miss provides safety reminder
KAMLOOPS - Lifeguard training and whitewater experience came in handy this week for Christopher Melvin and Emmet Suttill. The young men were out on the Adams River Monday (June 22), when they spotted ...
Jun 23, 2020
