Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
New parent group looks to pressure Victoria for more capital funding in SD73
KAMLOOPS - A new parent lobbying group has popped up to push for more provincial capital funding for the Kamloops-Thompson School District. Acting chair Chris Ponti says a number of parents formed ...
Jan 22, 2019
Hospice expansion to provide workshop space for caregivers
KAMLOOPS - A distant dream has suddenly become a reality. The Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home is preparing to open up its brand new Community Resource Centre, thanks to the support o...
Jan 22, 2019
BC police watchdog investigating car crash in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Independent Investigations Office of BC is asking for any witnesses to an officer-involved crash in Kamloops last month. In a news release, the IIO says the crash occurred at roughly 12...
Jan 22, 2019
City of Kamloops, BCLC investigating collaborative options for new building
KAMLOOPS - Last week the BC Lottery Corporation announced plans to build a new headquarters in Kamloops were being put off, but that hasn’t stopped the Crown corporation from discussing a collab...
Jan 22, 2019
Alzheimer Society of B.C. encourages education during Alzheimer Awareness Month
KAMLOOPS - Across Canada, January is recognized as Alzheimer Awareness Month. In Kamloops, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is working to decrease stigma while working closely with caregivers of Alzheime...
Jan 22, 2019
The snowfall warnings are baaack!
KAMLOOPS - After a couple of days of respite, the snowfall warnings are back out this morning. Snowfall warnings in effect for all sections of the Coquihalla, the Nicola and Highway 3. On the Coquihal...
Jan 22, 2019
Kamloops newest Ironman smoothing wrinkles for less fortunate
KAMLOOPS - Traditionally, the Ironman competition consists of three events: swimming, cycling and running a marathon. Sunday at St. Paul's Cathedral a different kind of Ironman triathlon was held. As ...
Jan 21, 2019
Two more pot shop applications to go before Kamloops council
KAMLOOPS - While only one retail cannabis store is operating in Kamloops, several private retailers have been given council approval - and two more are hoping they’re added to the list. Next wee...
Jan 21, 2019
Chinese Cultural Association hopes to see new museum built in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The provincial government is consulting with citizens across BC on a plan to build a museum honouring the historic contribution of Chinese Canadians. On Saturday, BC Minister of State for T...
Jan 21, 2019
Humphreys to leave Kamloops Symphony after nearly 30 years at the helm
KAMLOOPS - For the first time in nearly three decades, the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra (KSO) is looking for a new leader. Kathy Humphreys has announced her departure from the KSO’s executive dir...
Jan 21, 2019
