Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Coroners Service identifies body found in Kamloops park
KAMLOOPS - A body discovered along a hiking trail in Peterson Creek Park last week has been identified. On Wednesday, a jogger came across a deceased man in the park. He has been identified as 26-year...
Kayla Derkach Jul 11, 2016
Thief swipes smokes, lotto tickets from Kamloops business
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are asking for help locating a man who made off with $4,000 worth of cigarettes and lottery tickets from a Kamloops business early this morning (Monday, July 11). According to Cpl. Jod...
Kayla Derkach Jul 11, 2016
Tourism numbers soar thanks to marquee events in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The first half of 2016 has been exceptional for tourism in Kamloops. According to a release put out by Tourism Kamloops the Kamloops Visitor Center has seen a 41 per cent increase over last...
Kayla Derkach Jul 11, 2016
Sights and sounds from the Kamloops Highland Games
KAMLOOPS - Albert McGowan park hosted the 10th annual Kamloops Highland Games, an event which celebrates Scottish and Celtic culture. There was highland dancing, piper and pipe band competitions, as w...
Kayla Derkach Jul 11, 2016
Kamloops postal workers hopeful as negotiations continue
KAMLOOPS - Workers are busy and hopeful today as negotiations continue between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. Canada Post decided to withdraw its lock out threat yesterday, July...
Kayla Derkach Jul 11, 2016
Council support sought for medical marijuana facility
KAMLOOPS - A proposed medical marijuana producer is seeking support from Kamloops City Council. President of KamCan Products Inc., Dr. Richard Brownlee, has written to council asking for a letter of s...
Kayla Derkach Jul 10, 2016
Major road construction projects begin
KAMLOOPS - Two major road construction projects are set to begin in Kamloops on Monday. Upgrades to Pacific Way will include milling and paving the span from Hugh Allen Dr to Aberdeen Dr. The project ...
Kayla Derkach Jul 09, 2016
Scotch tastings a first at Highland Games on Saturday
KAMLOOPS - The sound of drums and bagpipes are set to fill the air at Albert McGowan Park on Saturday for the 10th annual Kamloops Highland Games. “People can expect a day of Scottish music, dan...
Kayla Derkach Jul 08, 2016
McDonald Splash Park officially opens
KAMLOOPS - When City Council announced in April their plans to close the McDonald Park Pool, it was a difficult decision for area residents to accept. They wanted to know where they could take their f...
Kayla Derkach Jul 08, 2016
419 Squadron arrives in Kamloops for 75th Anniversary
KAMLOOPS - In 1941, the 419 Bomber Squadron was formed. A collection of Canadian airmen, led by John "Moose" Fulton of Kamloops, they flew missions over the hostile skies of World War II Europe. "Moos...
Kayla Derkach Jul 08, 2016
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