Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Trudeau reaches out to youth and seniors with stops in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - After answering many questions at a town hall in Kamloops last night (Jan. 9), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a pair of stops in the Tournament Capital today to wrap up the first leg of...
Jan 10, 2019
Interior Health reminding Kamloops residents to get flu shot
KAMLOOPS - There are still several months left in this year’s flu season, and Interior Health is reminding the public it’s not too late to get the flu shot. People of any age are at risk o...
Jan 10, 2019
Tougher mortgage rules having an impact on Kamloops home buyers
KAMLOOPS - It’s been a year since the federal government introduced tougher mortgage rules for people purchasing homes with at least 20 per cent down, and the new ‘stress test’ has h...
Jan 10, 2019
Two arrested during protests outside PM's fundraiser
KAMLOOPS - Police say two men were arrested during protests outside of the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre yesterday. On Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 9), Kamloops RCMP arrested and removed two...
Jan 10, 2019
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group announces change in Kamloops leadership
KAMLOOPS - The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group in Kamloops has a new face at the top. Leo Baggio will take over as general manager, effective immediately. Rod Schween, who previously held the GM position...
Jan 10, 2019
Full video of PM Trudeau's town hall in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - On Wednesday evening (Jan. 9), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosted a town hall forum at Thompson Rivers University. Roughly 1,000 people were in the audience and Trudeau answered questions...
Jan 10, 2019
Pipeline, First Nations issues take the stage at PM's town hall
KAMLOOPS - Hundreds of people convened in the TRU gymanisum to voice their concerns, opinions and questions to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. During a town hall forum in Kamloops, topics ranging from ...
Jan 09, 2019
Trudeau touts Liberal government accomplishments in luncheon speech to supporters
KAMLOOPS - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was met with praise and applause inside the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre as he spoke to a crowd of supporters at a Liberal Party fundraiser. R...
Jan 09, 2019
2018 best year on record for Kamloops Airport traffic
KAMLOOPS - A new passenger record has been set for Kamloops Airport. Roughly 351,631 people flew in and out of YKA in 2018, compared to 314,364 in 2017. Managing Director Heather McCarley says that 10...
Jan 09, 2019
Arts groups hopeful with latest proposal for performing arts centre
KAMLOOPS - Tuesday’s proposal by local businessman and philanthropist by Ron Fawcett of a $70 million performing arts centre downtown has potential user groups like Western Canada Theatre and th...
Jan 09, 2019
