Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Fire Rescue chief says dedicated unit needed to address escalating volume of medical calls
KAMLOOPS - In recent years, Kamloops Fire Rescue has responded to more and more 'rescue' related emergencies. According to data provided to the City of Kamloops, KFR now accounts for more than 60 per ...
Aaron Schulze Feb 20, 2024
Kamloops council votes to cut climate action levy by 50 per cent in 2024
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops council is moving to take a bite out of a potentially huge tax increase by committing less to climate action this year.The City of Kamloops originally approved a taxation-funded Cl...
Aaron Schulze Feb 20, 2024
Interior Health CEO offers condolences after death of board chair
KELOWNA - Interior Health has announced the passing of the chair of its board of directors, Dr. Doug Cochrane.In a news release, IH President and CEO Susan Brown conveyed sympathy to Cochrane's family...
Feb 20, 2024
VIDEO: 31 neglected dogs seized from Clearwater property
CLEARWATER, B.C. - The owner of dozens of dogs at a property in Clearwater has surrendered them after an animal cruelty investigation was launched by the BC SPCA.In a news release issued Tuesday (Feb....
Aaron Schulze Feb 20, 2024
Open letter asks Kamloops council not to change direction on climate funding
KAMLOOPS - An open letter has garnered over 200 signatures from residents to encourage Kamloops council to stick to its plan for climate action and not reduce funding.The letter stems from an agenda i...
Aaron Schulze Feb 20, 2024
Vernon Firefighters respond to two structure fires Saturday; RCMP investigating
VERNON B.C. - Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) responded to two separate and unrelated structure fires on Saturday (Feb. 17).At approximately 4:30 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a report of a...
Feb 18, 2024
Family Day Festival to take over TCC Monday
KAMLOOPS - The Tournament Capital Centre (TCC) in Kamloops will be the place to be on Family Day Monday (Feb 19). The 10th annual Family Day Festival will run from 10:00-2:00. "Community organizations...
Aaron Schulze Feb 18, 2024
City of Kamloops looking for feedback on Cultural Strategic Plan
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is looking for resident feedback on their Cultural Strategic Plan. The city began a review of the plan in the fall of 2022, looking to update the plan for the next 10 y...
Aaron Schulze Feb 18, 2024
Kamloops Council inviting nominations for 2024 Exemplary Service Awards
KAMLOOPS - City Council is calling on all Kamloops residents who deserve to be recognized for contributing to the community. Council is inviting nominations for the City of Kamloops' Exemplary Service...
Michael Reeve Feb 17, 2024
Setting between Cache Creek and Walhachin featured in new CBS TV series
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - Residents near Cache Creek, Kamloops and Walhachin who kept their TV's on after Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 11) may have noticed a familiar setting. In a news release issued Friday (Fe...
Michael Reeve Feb 17, 2024
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