Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops mosque to hold prayer service in solidarity with NZ victims
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Islamic Association is holding a prayer tomorrow in solidarity with the victims of the New Zealand mosque terror attacks. Last week, 50 people were killed by a gunman who opene...
Mar 21, 2019
Opening of sports fields just around the corner for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Spring has sprung, which means sports fields in Kamloops will be opening soon. The City says in a news release that the rugby pitch at Exhibition Park will open this Saturday, and minor bas...
Mar 21, 2019
Kamloops nears record-high temperatures
KAMLOOPS - It was the warmest March 20 this century for Kamloops - but temperatures weren’t quite record breaking. Environment Canada forecaster Bobby Sekhon says the all-time record for that da...
Mar 21, 2019
Pedestrian injured in downtown accident
KAMLOOPS - A pedestrian suffered minor injuries after being struck this morning (March 21) while crossing Columbia Street in front of Royal Inland Hospital. RCMP Corporal Jodi Shelkie says in a news r...
Mar 21, 2019
Golfers soak up the sun on opening day at Rivershore
KAMLOOPS - It’s the first official day of spring, and what better way to take in the season than to pull out the golf clubs and hit the links. Rivershore Golf Link was the first major course in ...
Mar 20, 2019
Federal budget plan projected to bring infrastructure improvements
KAMLOOPS - Tuesday, the federal government released its 2019 budget plan, with funding boosts covering a wide variety of areas in need. However with a federal election coming up in October, most of th...
Mar 20, 2019
Safety top of mind for KFR after first grass fire of the season
KAMLOOPS - Earlier this week Kamloops experienced its first major grass fire of 2019. Now Kamloops Fire Rescue is asking residents to be cautious in grasslands and interface areas during this time of ...
Mar 20, 2019
Blazers fans buying up more playoff tickets following tiebreaker thriller
KAMLOOPS - Following Tuesday night’s electric atmosphere and soldout crowd that saw the Blazers defeat Kelowna to win the tiebreaker and advance to the playoffs, fans are making sure they get a ...
Mar 20, 2019
VIDEO: Kamloops recycling centre fire highlights importance of sprinklers: KFR
KAMLOOPS - After a fire at a Kamloops recycling centre, Kamloops Fire Rescue is reminding business owners that sprinkler systems can save lives and property. KFR Platoon Capt. Darryl Cooper says a fir...
Mar 20, 2019
Province announces wildfire preparedness plan in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Wednesday marks the first day of spring, and while many of us have yet to put away our winter clothing for the year, the BC Government is already looking to the summer, and the upcoming wil...
Mar 19, 2019
