Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Protesters out in force to welcome PM Trudeau to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Kamloops today and protesters arrived outside the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre well ahead of his scheduled arrival. Around 9:00 a.m., prote...
Jan 09, 2019
Kamloops man arrested for arson at Mission Flats Manor
KAMLOOPS - A 32-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly setting fire to a room at the Mission Flats Manor. Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says officers were contacted by Kamloops ...
Jan 09, 2019
Apartment construction drives Kamloops housing start boom in 2018
KAMLOOPS - Apartment construction led the way to a housing start boom for Kamloops in 2018. The latest figures from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation show the amount of housing starts in Kam...
Jan 09, 2019
Some advocates aren't happy with BC Wild Salmon consultation process
KAMLOOPS - The BC Government is working on a strategy for protecting and enhancing wild salmon populations in BC. As part of that strategy, the Wild Salmon Advisory Council has been travelling up and ...
Jan 08, 2019
MP Cathy McLeod calls Liberal fundraiser featuring PM 'cash for access'
KAMLOOPS -It won’t be the first time Justin Trudeau has visited Kamloops, but Wednesday will mark his first time in the city since becoming prime minister. Trudeau is scheduled to appear at a fu...
Jan 08, 2019
Friend of TRU professor stuck in Slovakia wants federal government to act
KAMLOOPS - The former colleague of a Thompson Rivers University professor who’s been stuck in Slovakia for just over a year says he’s waiting for the federal government to step in and help...
Jan 08, 2019
New $70 million performing arts centre proposed for downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops council has heard details of a new performing arts centre proposal for downtown, and has vowed to include it in future planning procedures. The vision was presented Tuesday (Jan. 8...
Jan 08, 2019
Police warning Kamloops skiers to keep equipment out of unoccupied vehicles
KAMLOOPS - After a rise in more destructive thefts from vehicles in the city, Kamloops RCMP are warning outdoor enthusiasts about leaving equipment in their vehicles. Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. J...
Jan 08, 2019
Police investigating 7-Eleven robbery in Sahali
KAMLOOPS - Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a robbery at the Sahali 7-Eleven store. Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says a call came in at 2:30 a.m. today...
Jan 08, 2019
City announces lease agreement with BC Housing for Mission Flats Manor
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has announced it has entered into a three-year lease with BC Housing to operate the 55-unit Mission Flats Manor that has now been in operation for two months. The City ...
Jan 08, 2019
