Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

City hosting open house to discuss downtown transportation options
KAMLOOPS -The City of Kamloops is gathering information about the transportation needs and values of city residents and is providing an opportunity to discuss sustainable transportation options for th...
Kayla Derkach Jan 14, 2019

Canadian journalist who was kidnapped in Somalia set to speak at TRU
KAMLOOPS - More than 10 years ago, journalist Amanda Lindhout was kidnapped and held hostage in Somalia. In March, she’ll be speaking about it at Thompson Rivers University. IDays is kicking off...
Kayla Derkach Jan 14, 2019

KSAR still searching for permanent facility
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Search & Rescue members are still out on a different kind of search (compared to their usual call outs) - looking for a new permanent facility. Search Manager Alan Hobler says ...
Kayla Derkach Jan 13, 2019

Highway 1 reopens after fatal vehicle incident
KAMLOOPS - Highway 1 west of Kamloops has now re-opened after a vehicle incident last night had the road shut down for hours. Kamloops Fire and Rescue Captain Mike Haines says crews responded to a sin...
Kayla Derkach Jan 13, 2019

Sun Peaks Family Practice taking in many Kamloops patients
SUN PEAKS - A little over a year after the opening of the Sun Peaks Family Practice, the municipality’s Mayor says many patients are coming in from Kamloops. Throughout a successful first year o...
Kayla Derkach Jan 12, 2019

Kamloops councillor's notice of motion tackles raised downtown parking rates
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops city councillor has put forward a notice of motion to keep downtown parking rates where they were. Councillor Mike O’Reilly says he wants the parking rates to remain at the...
Kayla Derkach Jan 12, 2019

"The Big E" brings new voice from Kamloops streets
KAMLOOPS - It’s the latest way for less fortunate Kamloops residents with a nose for journalism to not only exercise that interest, but make some money. The Big Edition, known as ‘The Big ...
Kayla Derkach Jan 11, 2019

New SD 73 program aims to give girls hands-on experience in trades
KAMLOOPS - It’s traditionally been a male-dominated industry, but over the years more and more women are stepping into skilled trades. However, according to a recent study by Statistics Canada, ...
Kayla Derkach Jan 11, 2019

RCMP put all churches in Merritt on alert after fires
KAMLOOPS - Religious communities in Merritt are on alert after two churches in the community were set on fire overnight. The Crossroads Community Church suffered minor damage, while the historic Murra...
Kayla Derkach Jan 11, 2019

Open Learning Building at TRU closed due to flooding
KAMLOOPS - Some major water problems have caused a building on the TRU campus to shut down. Darshan Lindsay is the communications director for the university, and she says the Open Learning Building c...
Kayla Derkach Jan 11, 2019

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Autism Support
Second rally planned Saturday as Kamloops advocates push back against autism funding changes
3h ago

Native Restoration Plants
Art of Gardening: Native Restoration Plants
Two & Out
PETERS: City of Kamloops overall remuneration went up 20% in 2 years - are we okay with that?
8h ago
Sound Off
SOUND OFF: Celebrating Pride across B.C.
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Pretty Peonies
Art of Gardening: Pretty Peonies
Music in the Park
Lineup for 2026 Music in the Park unveiled with some tweaks to accommodate World Cup matches
Jun 23, 2026
The Creative Edge
PEARCE: The power of play
Jun 23, 2026