Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Permanent appreciation monument unveiled for 2017 wildfire volunteers
KAMLOOPS - A permanent symbol of “thank you” to the 2017 wildfire volunteers was unveiled today outside of the Sandman Centre. The “Lend a Hand” monument, created by artists Le...
Apr 12, 2019
Snow expected on Coquihalla, Environment Canada issues special statement
KAMLOOPS - Drivers heading between Kamloops and the Lower Mainland tomorrow may be in for a rude surprise. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement calling for wintery conditions on t...
Apr 12, 2019
Kamloops barbecue lunch pays thanks to volunteers across the city
KAMLOOPS - Volunteers for the many events put on throughout Kamloops were guests of the City in an appreciation lunch Friday. The ninth annual barbeque celebrated those in the community who give freel...
Apr 12, 2019
2019 Y Dream Home Lottery tickets sell out in record time
KAMLOOPS - Anyone hoping to get their hands on a Y Dream Home ticket is now out of luck with the lottery selling out in record time once again. Tickets to win the 23rd Annual Y Dream Home in Tobiano s...
Apr 12, 2019
Province announces $34.5 million addition to Valleyview Secondary School
KAMLOOPS - It’s a boost in funding for the school district that parents and advocates have been fighting for. Education Minister Rob Fleming announced at Valleyview Secondary School today (April...
Apr 12, 2019
Crown fails in appeal of Kamloops couple's acquittal
KAMLOOPS - A B.C. Supreme Court Judge has upheld the acquittal of a Kamloops couple who were charged with assaulting a peace officer. The Crown appealed the trial judge’s decision, but in court ...
Apr 12, 2019
"Light the Night" illuminates Kamloops for blood cancer fundraising
KAMLOOPS - The first ever, local “Light the Night” campaign will illuminate Kamloops this Saturday, supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. After his wife, Nancy, passed aw...
Apr 11, 2019
Too early for BC Wildfire Service to worry about lower snowpack levels
KAMLOOPS - The B.C River Forecast Centre has released their snowpack report heading into spring- showing a 21 per cent below normal average across the province. Lower snowpack levels and potentially w...
Apr 11, 2019
UPDATE: Missing teen located in Langley
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP have confirmed the 14-year-old boy reported missing Thursday (Apr. 11) has been located.
Apr 11, 2019
Students attempt to answer big questions at regional science fair
KAMLOOPS - Elementary and high school students from across the Interior of British Columbia gathered at Thompson Rivers University for the 2019 Cariboo-Mainline Regional Science Fair. “A lot of ...
Apr 11, 2019
