Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
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
Adult store falls victim to third downtown Kamloops robbery in 10 days
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are investigating the third robbery at a downtown business in the past 10 days. Police say Sunday (Jan. 20) at about 4:20 p.m., a man walked into Whispers Adult Superstore in ...
Jan 21, 2019
Defence says driver in fatal Shuswap hit and run was not criminally responsible
KAMLOOPS - The trial for a man accused in a fatal Shuswap hit and run in April 2016 has opened - and his defence lawyer says the man was not criminally responsible for his actions. Raymond Edward Swan...
Jan 21, 2019
2019 Kamloops Women's March hopes locals find inspiration to work towards equality
KAMLOOPS - In 2017, the Women's March began in part as a response to the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States of America, after tapes of him admitting to sexually assaulting women s...
Jan 21, 2019
Your best photos from the super blood wolf moon
KAMLOOPS - Last night a lunar eclipse - dubbed the “super blood wolf moon” - made for some spectacular sights across the Thompson region. Below are some of our favourite photo submissions ...
Jan 21, 2019
Mental health awareness highlighted this month with increase in therapy appointments
KAMLOOPS - Local therapists in the area have noticed they are busier than usual for this time of year. Shawn Michaud is a therapist with Twin Rivers Counselling Services, and says she’s seen a d...
Jan 20, 2019
Kamloops RCMP investigating second robbery at Movie Mart
KAMLOOPS - After a robbery earlier in the week, a local movie store in Kamloops has been robbed again, and RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying two males involved. Staff Sgt. Mat Van L...
Jan 20, 2019
Chimera Theatre's latest production goes back to Grimm roots
KAMLOOPS - Chimera Theatre’s latest production aims to put the “grim” back into a classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Andrew Cooper talks about ‘The Robber Bridegroom’ on ...
Jan 20, 2019
Third annual Women's March comes to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Downtown Kamloops was buzzing, as hundreds came out to support the third annual Women’s March in Kamloops today (Jan. 19). Co-organizer Alix Dolson says it was great to have so many s...
Jan 19, 2019
