Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops enjoying warmer, drier weather
KAMLOOPS - If you’re feeling like it’s been warmer and drier than normal so far this month in Kamloops, you are correct. In fact, Environment Canada says over the past month temperatures h...
Dec 13, 2017
City of Kamloops updates greenhouse operations
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops City Council has approved a recommendation to decommission its unheated greenhouse. The move was made at Tuesday’s council meeting because the greenhouse had become structura...
Dec 13, 2017
Sun Peaks Family Practice opens, welcoming Kamloops residents soon
KAMLOOPS - It’s years of consultation, fundraising, and construction, but now the Sun Peaks Family Practice is operational, officially opening its doors to local residents on Monday. Dr. Shane B...
Dec 12, 2017
Kamloops' Jewish community celebrates start of Hanukkah
KAMLOOPS - Tonight marks the beginning of the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, the eight day Festival of Lights. Jewish Community Centre of Kamloops President Heidi Coleman says Hanukkah is an exciting...
Dec 12, 2017
Kamloops Chamber gives city council budgeting advice
KAMLOOPS -The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce wants the City of Kamloops to develop a long term strategy for budget planning. By long term, President Paul Ross says it should be three to five years in le...
Dec 12, 2017
Kamloops council delays downtown parking rate increase
KAMLOOPS - You’ll still be paying $1.25 per hour to park downtown next year. That rate was slated to rise to $1.50 as of January 1, but Kamloops council has delayed that increase for a year at t...
Dec 12, 2017
SD73 opts against reopening schools — for now
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Thompson School Board has closed the door on reopening schools in the district - at least for now. Last night, the board unanimously voted against reopening Westsyde and Ralph ...
Dec 12, 2017
RCMP looking for man wanted in 2015 sexual assault
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are asking for the public’s help tracking down a man wanted in a sexual assault that took place two years ago. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says Dolapo Ibukun Babatunde was arrested and cha...
Dec 12, 2017
Riding along with Operation Red Nose in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - With all the Christmas parties and holiday celebrations going on at this time of year, it's important to consider just how you're going to get home after having a beverage or two. While tax...
Dec 11, 2017
Kamloops newsmakers react to Site C decision
KAMLOOPS - Reaction is pouring in regarding the NDP government’s decision to forge ahead with the multi-billion dollar Site C dam near Fort St. John in northern B.C. Premier John Horgan said Mon...
Dec 11, 2017
