Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Cold conditions: ensure your car is properly cared for
KAMLOOPS - It’s a good time to be a tow truck driver. With daytime highs still struggling to get above -13 in Kamloops, Don’s Auto Towing says business is better than ever. “Anytime ...
Kayla Derkach Dec 16, 2016
Kamloops cold snap heats up travel sales
KAMLOOPS - If Kamloops cold weather has you thinking of planning a trip to Mexico or Hawaii, you’re not alone. According to Travelwise Travel & Cruise Centre agents, December demand is busie...
Kayla Derkach Dec 15, 2016
Kamloops firefighters union ratifies agreement with city
KAMLOOPS - Members of the local firefighters union have voted in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement with the city. Local 913 of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) took th...
Kayla Derkach Dec 15, 2016
Keeping Christmas decorations festive not fiery
KAMLOOPS - Lights are being strung, halls are getting decked, and many families are picking out their Christmas trees. These things make a home feel festive for the holidays, but they can also increas...
Kayla Derkach Dec 15, 2016
Donations down for Salvation Army Kettle Campaign
KAMLOOPS - The Salvation Army is busy raising funds and collecting food items for people in need this holiday season, but a cold spell seems to be freezing some peoples’ wallets shut. The bells ...
Kayla Derkach Dec 15, 2016
CP Holiday Train rolls into Kamloops this afternoon
KAMLOOPS - Another sign that Christmas is fast approaching, the CP Holiday Train rolls into Kamloops this afternoon (December 15). The train, which is scheduled to arrive at 4:45 behind Sandman Centre...
Kayla Derkach Dec 15, 2016
Kamloops Mayor says tax hike to fight opioid crisis not yet necessary
KAMLOOPS - Vancouver City Council has approved a small tax increase to support first responders battling the opioid crisis, but the mayor of Kamloops says it’s not a one size fits all type of so...
Kayla Derkach Dec 14, 2016
Plenty of turkey and cheer at NorKam Christmas Luncheon
KAMLOOPS - It was a feast for the masses. “There’s probably about 30 turkeys that were cooked Tuesday and de-boned.” said retired School District 73 superintendent Karl deBruijn. Nor...
Kayla Derkach Dec 14, 2016
Rwandan man realizes his Canadian dream in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The African country of Rwanda is one of the poorest countries in the world. More than 50 per cent of the population lives in extreme poverty, with a large number relying on agriculture as a...
Kayla Derkach Dec 14, 2016
Cold weather can cause big problems for your car
KAMLOOPS - The cold weather may be more than a little unpleasant for people, but can be downright damaging to your automobile. Al Mulford is the service manager at Zimmer Wheaton GM. He says common co...
Kayla Derkach Dec 14, 2016
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