Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Conservation Officers use dogs to limit cougar-human interactions
KAMLOOPS - In British Columbia, Cougars are considered an apex predator, and certainly have the strength to take down prey as big as elk, and moose. Quite often, the big cats are maligned when it come...
Kayla Derkach Jun 06, 2017
Organizers of Special Olympics Summer Games enter final 30 day push
KAMLOOPS - The opening of the Special Olympics BC Summer Games is only one month away, and it’s crunch time for organizers of the event. According to Lois McNary, SOBC Vice President of Sport, t...
Kayla Derkach Jun 06, 2017
Flood threat downgraded in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - There are signs the flood threat in the Kamloops area may be subsiding. The BC River Forecast Centre downgraded the status for the North Thompson and Thompson Rivers through Kamloops this m...
Kayla Derkach Jun 06, 2017
Overdose prevention unit now mobile
KAMLOOPS - The motorhome hosting overdose prevention services in Kamloops is operational as of today. Interior Health says the mobile unit will enhance services already being provided at ASK Wellness ...
Kayla Derkach Jun 06, 2017
CRTC approves sale of NL Broadcasting stations
KAMLOOPS - Canada’s broadcast regulator has approved the corporate purchase of three independent Kamloops radio stations. Newfoundland Capital Corporation, or Newcap, announced its agreement to ...
Kayla Derkach Jun 06, 2017
Man arrested after gun complaint at Brocklehurst seniors home
KAMLOOPS - A 32 year old man is in police custody after a tense situation at a Brocklehurst seniors residence this morning. RCMP say officers were called to the Gemstone Care Centre on Tranquille Road...
Kayla Derkach Jun 06, 2017
Kamloops veteran remembers D-Day 73 years later
KAMLOOPS - It was 73 years ago today (June 6) that Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, marking what is now known as D-Day. World War II veteran, and Kamloops resident, Ernie Smith had an im...
Kayla Derkach Jun 06, 2017
Thompson River level begins to recede in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A flood watch remains in effect for the North and South Thompson Rivers. However, water levels have dropped since the weekend. Tammy Robertson, Information Officer with the city’s Eme...
Kayla Derkach Jun 05, 2017
Savona residents, business owners defend properties from high water
SAVONA, B.C. - The small community of Savona is dealing with the high water levels in Kamloops Lake. Flood waters have submerged and closed a community park, and low-lying homes are dealing with groun...
Kayla Derkach Jun 05, 2017
Kamloops SPCA opens downtown thrift store
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops SPCA’s first thrift store is officially open. A grand opening was held at the store’s location at 634 Victoria Street Saturday morning. SPCA Volunteer Bonnie McBride sa...
Kayla Derkach Jun 04, 2017
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