Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Local society hopes Heritage Week will spark year-round interest
KAMLOOPS - February 13-19 is designated B.C. Heritage Week. Locally, the Kamloops Museum and the Kamloops Heritage Society are encouraging residents to get out and explore the city’s history. Ka...
Kayla Derkach Feb 16, 2017
Westsyde Pool contract dispute inches towards a resolution
KAMLOOPS - It’s been over a year and a half since the Westsyde Pool closed it’s doors after it was discovered the facility had a faulty roof and it’s been sorely missed by many in th...
Kayla Derkach Feb 15, 2017
City transit driver frustrated with sloppy streets
KAMLOOPS - It’s beginning to feel like Spring, and while that has many people rejoicing, others are becoming increasingly frustrated with what the warm weather is doing to city streets. Drivers ...
Kayla Derkach Feb 15, 2017
Kamloops murder victim remembered as "the most wonderful person"
KAMLOOPS - Family and friends are describing Kamloops’ first homicide victim of 2017 as someone of strong character who loved the outdoors and was committed to his work and his family. RCMP say ...
Kayla Derkach Feb 15, 2017
Kamloops Airport blames winter weather for passenger decline
KAMLOOPS - YKA Airport Manager Fred Legace remains optimistic despite a surprise down month for passenger traffic in January. 4.2 per cent fewer travellers flew through Fulton Field last month than in...
Kayla Derkach Feb 15, 2017
Parkinson's patients in Kamloops applaud B.C. funding for duodopa
KAMLOOPS - The Parkinson’s Awareness Group in Kamloops is applauding the province’s move to begin funding a crucial drug for people suffering through severe Parkinson’s. The drug, du...
Kayla Derkach Feb 15, 2017
Police looking for suspect after McCracken Station liquor store robbery
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are looking for a suspect following a robbery last night at the McCracken Station Liquor Store in Valleyview. Police say a man entered the store on Valleyview Drive about 9:00 PM last ...
Kayla Derkach Feb 15, 2017
Firefighters take the plunge to brush up on ice rescue skills
KAMLOOPS - Every winter Kamloops Fire Rescue responds to reports of people walking on the river’s ice. It’s a decision that could prove deadly should the ice break and the current drag the...
Kayla Derkach Feb 14, 2017
Kamloops staple Erwin's Bakery moving from downtown
KAMLOOPS - It's the end of an era for those looking for a quick lunch in downtown Kamloops. Erwin's Bakery closed the doors of their St. Paul Street store for the final time Saturday afternoon, after ...
Kayla Derkach Feb 14, 2017
Kamloops RCMP identify Dallas RV park homicide victim
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have identified the victim of Kamloops’ first homicide of 2017. He was 26 year old Cody Foster of Kamloops. RCMP say Foster was killed Saturday night at an RV park in the 9000-bl...
Kayla Derkach Feb 14, 2017
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