Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

More overdose deaths in Kamloops during 2018 than year prior
VICTORIA - The BC Coroners Service says a focus on evidence-based efforts is needed to save lives in the overdose crisis. That’s in response to new overdose fatality numbers being release Thursd...
Kayla Derkach Feb 07, 2019

Major Crimes Unit to assist in search for missing Merritt rancher
MERRITT, B.C. - The B.C. RCMP Southeast District's Major Crime Unit has been called to assist in the investigation of missing Merritt cowboy Ben Tyner. Tyner, 32, was last seen on Saturday, Jan. 26. H...
Kayla Derkach Feb 07, 2019

Kamloops Food Bank following national trend of higher usage
KAMLOOPS - One million Canadians access a food bank every month. That’s according to information gathered through the 2018 HungerCount Survey. Every year, Food Banks Canada collects data from fo...
Kayla Derkach Feb 06, 2019

Staff training and evacuation drills taking place during Arena Safety Week
KAMLOOPS - This week has been deemed Arena Safety Week by the City of Kamloops. It’s an opportunity for staff at all of the city’s rinks to refresh their safety training. Thousands of Kaml...
Kayla Derkach Feb 06, 2019

Thousands of books donated through 10th annual Heap the Honda
KAMLOOPS - For a decade now, helping kids develop a love of reading has been the goal of the Heap the Honda children’s book drive in Kamloops. The book drive is one of many Literacy in Kamloops ...
Kayla Derkach Feb 06, 2019

Building projects slowing with cold snap, mild January to offset any delays
KAMLOOPS - After a mild winter that allowed builders to get ahead on some of their projects, the frigid temperatures are slowing some down. “When it gets to these temperatures, you’re limi...
Kayla Derkach Feb 06, 2019

Forecast change means snow expected to arrive in Kamloops starting Thursday
KAMLOOPS - A change in the forecast means Kamloops is in for snow - sooner than later. Environment Canada forecaster Lisa Erven says the precipitation will begin in earnest around noon tomorrow. ̶...
Kayla Derkach Feb 06, 2019

Former Kamloops teacher banned from teaching
KAMLOOPS - A former elementary school teacher in the Kamloops-Thompson School District has been banned from teaching. According to a consent resolution by the BC Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, B...
Kayla Derkach Feb 06, 2019

PM Trudeau's Liberal fundraiser in Kamloops raised thousands
KAMLOOPS - A Liberal Party of Canada fundraiser in Kamloops last month brought party supporters from across the province and raised thousands of dollars for the party. A report published online by Ele...
Kayla Derkach Feb 06, 2019

Norovirus outbreak nearing its end at Royal Inland Hospital
KAMLOOPS - A norovirus outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital appears to have run its course. During the height of the gastrointestinal outbreak last week, four wards at the hospital were closed to admissi...
Kayla Derkach Feb 06, 2019

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