Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
"The Big E" brings new voice from Kamloops streets
KAMLOOPS - It’s the latest way for less fortunate Kamloops residents with a nose for journalism to not only exercise that interest, but make some money. The Big Edition, known as ‘The Big ...
Jan 11, 2019
New SD 73 program aims to give girls hands-on experience in trades
KAMLOOPS - It’s traditionally been a male-dominated industry, but over the years more and more women are stepping into skilled trades. However, according to a recent study by Statistics Canada, ...
Jan 11, 2019
RCMP put all churches in Merritt on alert after fires
KAMLOOPS - Religious communities in Merritt are on alert after two churches in the community were set on fire overnight. The Crossroads Community Church suffered minor damage, while the historic Murra...
Jan 11, 2019
Open Learning Building at TRU closed due to flooding
KAMLOOPS - Some major water problems have caused a building on the TRU campus to shut down. Darshan Lindsay is the communications director for the university, and she says the Open Learning Building c...
Jan 11, 2019
Don't fill up your tank in Kamloops just yet: Gas expert
KAMLOOPS - Just as quickly as gas prices went up this week in Kamloops, they’re expected to come back down. Dan McTeague with Gasbuddy.com says wholesale prices for gas shot up about two and a h...
Jan 11, 2019
Still time to arrange Christmas tree pickup for recycling
KAMLOOPS - There is still some time to have your real Christmas trees dealt with, all while supporting a good cause. Ed Lapierre will be picking up trees this weekend, taking them to the City of Kamlo...
Jan 11, 2019
Masked man robs Kamloops Movie Mart
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are asking Kamloops residents to be kind and rewind their memories to determine if they know anything about a robbery at a downtown business last night. A man walked into Movie Mart ne...
Jan 11, 2019
Travel expert says direct flight to Toronto gained huge momentum for YKA
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Airport is celebrating its best year yet for passenger numbers. 2018 saw a 10.6 per cent increase in passengers at the terminal over the previous year - thanks in part to airli...
Jan 10, 2019
Trudeau reaches out to youth and seniors with stops in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - After answering many questions at a town hall in Kamloops last night (Jan. 9), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a pair of stops in the Tournament Capital today to wrap up the first leg of...
Jan 10, 2019
Interior Health reminding Kamloops residents to get flu shot
KAMLOOPS - There are still several months left in this year’s flu season, and Interior Health is reminding the public it’s not too late to get the flu shot. People of any age are at risk o...
Jan 10, 2019
