Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
MLA Stone calls on government to clamp down on youth vaping
VICTORIA - Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone has introduced a private member’s bill calling on the government to do more to protect young people from the harmful effects of vaping. The Vuln...
Apr 11, 2019
Major spike in Kamloops gas prices
KAMLOOPS - Price shock is hitting residents across Kamloops today who are filling up their vehicles. Petroleum Analyst with GasBuddy.com, Dan McTeague, says prices jumped up to 17 cents per litre at s...
Apr 11, 2019
Fraud suspect nabbed after climbing into Kamloops police cruiser
KAMLOOPS - Police say a 51-year-old fraud suspect has been arrested after climbing into an RCMP vehicle in Kamloops. In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says at 3:00 p.m. o...
Apr 11, 2019
Collins, Wallace given Freedom of the City; seven awarded for exemplary service to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - One of the most exclusive groups in the City of Kamloops has two new members. Longtime Kamloops councillor Pat Wallace and CFJC’s own Doug Collins were honoured with the Freedom of th...
Apr 11, 2019
Landmark Cinemas to shutter Paramount Theatre in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It’s curtains for a downtown Kamloops institution. The Paramount Theatre at Fifth Avenue and Victoria Street will fade to black as of next week. A notice on the Landmark Cinemas websi...
Apr 11, 2019
KFR knocking on doors to promote FireSmart principles
KAMLOOPS - Living next to a wooded area may seem idyllic, but when fire season arrives, those homes are at risk. “Although we’ve done our part on city property and crown land we’re a...
Apr 10, 2019
City of Kamloops working to require street performers to have permit, reduce panhandling
KAMLOOPS - Starting this summer, the City of Kamloops plans to start cracking down on street performers, who would require a permit to play. The city, which doesn’t currently have a bylaw govern...
Apr 10, 2019
As snow hits South Cariboo, forecast calls for afternoon storm in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - While a spring storm is forecast for the B.C. Interior Wednesday afternoon, wintery conditions hit the South Cariboo in the morning. Environment Canada is calling for showers and thundersto...
Apr 10, 2019
Education Minister Fleming schedules Kamloops visit as parents cross fingers for funding announcement
KAMLOOPS - It appears the Kamloops-Thompson School District may finally be set for a capital funding infusion. The B.C. Ministry of Education has confirmed Minister Rob Fleming will be in Kamloops thi...
Apr 10, 2019
Kamloops council presses Interior Health officials on opioid crisis
KAMLOOPS - It’s a problem that doesn’t seem to be going away - the opioid crisis continues to take the lives of Kamloops residents year after year. “I don’t apologize for my pa...
Apr 09, 2019
