Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops MLA 'troubled' by NDP's plans to 'modernize democracy'
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-North Thompson Liberal MLA Peter Milobar is no fan of the provincial government’s move to allow for a referendum on electoral reform. On Wednesday, B.C.’s minority NDP ...
Oct 05, 2017
B.C. couple begins healing process following Las Vegas attack
KAMLOOPS - A B.C. couple has returned home after surviving the horrendous mass shooting in Las Vegas Sunday night. The shooting killed at least 59 people and injured hundreds more at an outdoor concer...
Oct 05, 2017
TRU receives largest ever donation
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University got a big financial boost Thursday morning, with the university receiving its largest personal donation ever. Speaking in front of faculty members and students, S...
Oct 05, 2017
JUMP wants to ensure Thanksgiving 'shines for everyone' in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Local non-profit JUMP is seeking turkeys and volunteers for its fifth annual Thanksgiving Community Supper this Saturday at 4 p.m. Located at 185 Royal Avenue on the North Shore, JUMP offer...
Oct 05, 2017
Teacher hiring almost complete at Kamloops/Thompson School District
KAMLOOPS - On World Teachers’ Day does the Kamloops-Thompson School District need to hire more teachers? According to Robert Koopmans, communications manager for the district, hiring is almost c...
Oct 05, 2017
Trash load ignites in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews are working to extinguish a fire in a large pile of garbage downtown this morning. According to reports, the fire started while the load of trash was inside a gar...
Oct 05, 2017
New development expected to liven up downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Development in the downtown core has been encouraged for years. The city tried to get a $90 million performing arts centre approved by taxpayers, but it failed in a 2015 referendum nearly t...
Oct 04, 2017
Visits to Kamloops slightly higher than forecast
KAMLOOPS - Tourism Kamloops says the number of visitors to Kamloops is higher so far this year than expected. “We are seeing a bit of growth actually year to date to what we had forecasted,̶...
Oct 04, 2017
New Life outreach worker shares story of gratitude ahead of Thanksgiving
KAMLOOPS - Thanksgiving is fast approaching, which means New Life Community Kamloops is once again putting out the call for donations through their Thanksgiving Campaign. This year, outreach worker Ro...
Oct 04, 2017
Proposed dome would allow for year-round sporting events in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Football in December. It could be a reality in Kamloops if the city gives a green light to a proposed dome over Hillside Stadium. Capital Projects Manager Darren Crundwell says the City of ...
Oct 04, 2017
