Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Updated: Kamloops RCMP investigating after pedestrian struck and killed near TRU
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP are investigating after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle last night (Nov. 15) near the university. In a release, Sgt. Jeff Bingley says around 5:29 p.m Fri...
Nov 15, 2019 Image Credit: Twitter / @cruel_2_be_kind
Young mothers in Kamloops advocating for a Foundry centre
KAMLOOPS - A group of young mothers says having one-stop access to social and health services is essential for youth in Kamloops. The moms, ranging from ages 15 to 23, go to school at First Steps, an ...
Nov 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops support group working to spread understanding during Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month
KAMLOOPS - November marks Crohn's and Colitis Awareness month, and the local support group in Kamloops hopes people will take the time to learn more about the chronic condition. According to Crohn's a...
Nov 15, 2019 (Image Credit: Crohn's and Colitis Canada)
Santa Claus making an afternoon stop in Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS - It's a sure sign Christmas is on the way. On Sunday evening, the 39th annual Santa Claus Parade is set to take over downtown Kamloops. And this year, there are some changes to downtown Kaml...
Nov 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
ICCHA/WISH raising money for new hospital equipment on journey to establish a local Cath lab
KAMLOOPS - The ICCHA/WISH Foundation is taking steps to establish a catheterization lab in Kamloops. The foundation took on the task of fundraising for cardiac services at Royal Inland Hospital and wa...
Nov 15, 2019
14 months later, owners of Fiore Fresco are ready to get to work
KAMLOOPS - A trio of local business owners now have the go-ahead to start work on their future cannabis store - more than one year after applying to operate. Chris Monteleone is a co-owner of Fiore Fr...
Nov 15, 2019 Image Credit: Submitted / Fiore Fresco
Ground breaking takes place for Kamloops affordable housing project
KAMLOOPS - The province's Housing Minister is visiting Kamloops to tout an 112-unit affordable housing project which was announced last year.The units are designated for low- to middle-income seniors ...
Nov 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Dylana Milobar
Upper Nicola Band reaches working agreement with Trans Mountain
SPAXMN / DOUGLAS LAKE, B.C. - The Upper Nicola Band and Trans Mountain have now reached an agreement surrounding the pipeline expansion project. In a joint release from the band and Trans Mountain tod...
Nov 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
‘The reconsideration ship has sailed’ on St. Andrew’s, heritage society told
KAMLOOPS - The president of the Kamloops Heritage Society reacted with frustration Thursday (Nov. 14, 2019) at the news "the reconsideration ship has sailed" on the City's takeover of management and o...
Nov 15, 2019
Recruits in Kamloops learn what it takes to become an RCMP officer
KAMLOOPS - The RCMP's recruiting team made its way through Kamloops today (Nov. 14), explaining to eager recruits what it takes to become a police officer in Canada. "This is a career that is like no ...
Nov 14, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
