Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Collision shuts down section of Highway 1 in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: According to an update from Argo Roads Thompson Maintenance, Exit 369, the eastbound Columbia Street off ramp from Highway 1 is now clear, and traffic is flowing. PREVIOUS: Traffic ...
Mar 09, 2019
Trans Mountain expansion could start in Kamloops by summer if project approved
KAMLOOPS - The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has faced a number of hurdles. Opposition from various groups, including the provincial government and a federal appeal court ruling that found shortco...
Mar 08, 2019
First private cannabis store experiences steady first day
KAMLOOPS - The first private cannabis store in Kamloops officially opened on Friday morning, and while it didn’t come with nearly as much fanfare that followed the first government store opening...
Mar 08, 2019
Suzuki joins environmental filmmaker for TRU presentation
KAMLOOPS -Two high-profile environmental science advocates will be making a stop in Kamloops this evening as part of their southern British Columbia tour. David Suzuki, and Dr. Ian Mauro are working t...
Mar 08, 2019
TRU Trades & Technology hosts regional skills competition
KAMLOOPS - Over 300 students from around the Interior and Cariboo took over TRU’s Trades and Technology Building yesterday to try out different trades, and take part in a regional skills competi...
Mar 08, 2019
Stopped trains causing concerns on Tk'emlups reserve
KAMLOOPS - About 500 people live on the west side of the railroad tracks running through the Tk’emlups Indian Band reserve. On Wednesday evening, a train stopped along the tracks, preventing all...
Mar 08, 2019
CMHA, North Shore BIA fear spike in homelessness if transitional housing closes early
KAMLOOPS - The Branch has served as transitional housing for people on Royal Avenue since November, but come next month it is scheduled to close as Spero House, the modular building on Tranquille Road...
Mar 08, 2019
Two more Kamloops robberies Thursday, one suspect arrested
KAMLOOPS - A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in the most recent robbery at the 7-Eleven store on Summit Drive. At 6:30 p.m. Thursday (March 7), police were called to the store. The suspect had just ...
Mar 08, 2019
Kamloops Fire Rescue crew scrambles to rescue man from river
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops firefighters rushed to Pioneer Park this afternoon after a man fell through the ice on the South Thompson River. Kamloops Fire Rescue was called around 1:15 requesting ice rescue. ...
Mar 08, 2019
VIDEO: Kamloops taxidermist's love for Schitt's Creek makes appearance on Late Late Show
KAMLOOPS - The work of a local taxidermist appeared on CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden Thursday night (March 7). Corden was interviewing Dan Levy, a star and co-creator of the televisi...
Mar 08, 2019
