Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
2019 property value assessments show increase for Kamloops area
KAMLOOPS - Over the next few days, thousands of property owners in Kamloops and the surrounding areas can expect to receive their 2019 assessment notices. The assessments reflect the market value as o...
Jan 02, 2019
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign surpasses goal
KAMLOOPS - The Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign is wrapped up for the season, reaching and surpassing its goal of $200,000. The campaign launched on Nov. 14 and ran right through Christmas Eve. ...
Jan 02, 2019
Kamloops real estate sector suffers letdown in '18 after record year in '17
KAMLOOPS - Year-end numbers for 2018 show a decent year for Kamloops real estate, even if it was a significant decrease from 2017. According to a news release from the Kamloops and District Real Estat...
Jan 02, 2019
Hello to more winter storm and snowfall warnings
KAMLOOPS - More winter storm warnings in the forecast today for the Interior. There’s a winter storm warning in effect for the Coquihalla from Merritt to Hope. Most of the snow will fall later t...
Jan 02, 2019
UPDATE: North Shore hotel fire caused by cigarette in bed
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue says the occupant of a unit at the Northbridge Hotel dozed off while smoking, leading to a destructive fire this morning. The blaze in a third floor suite led to the ev...
Jan 02, 2019
Baby Freya is the first baby of 2019 born in RIH
KAMLOOPS - She was not the first baby born in 2019 in B.C. or even in the Interior Health region, but baby Freya nevertheless had a big impact at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.. Freya came into th...
Jan 01, 2019
MLA Milobar looks ahead to 2019
KAMLOOPS - With 2018 being a year of changes in local government, and the first full year for a new provincial government, Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar is looking ahead to what the next y...
Jan 01, 2019
Making New Years resolutions easier for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - For many of us, New Year’s is a time when we look back to the year that was while planning on making some positive changes during the year ahead, but getting those changes to stick is...
Dec 31, 2018
A look back at a busy 2018 for Kamloops Search and Rescue
KAMLOOPS - 2018 was a busy and emotional year for Kamloops Search and Rescue. Throughout the year, Kamloops Search and Rescue was called out for 42 tasks compared to 49 last year. However, this year t...
Dec 31, 2018
Operation Red Nose gearing up for busy New Year's Eve
KAMLOOPS - As people head out to their New Year’s Eve parties tonight, Operation Red Nose is gearing up for its final and busiest night of service. The designated driving service has 20 voluntee...
Dec 31, 2018
