Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Alzheimer Society of B.C. encourages education during Alzheimer Awareness Month
KAMLOOPS - Across Canada, January is recognized as Alzheimer Awareness Month. In Kamloops, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is working to decrease stigma while working closely with caregivers of Alzheime...
Jan 22, 2019
The snowfall warnings are baaack!
KAMLOOPS - After a couple of days of respite, the snowfall warnings are back out this morning. Snowfall warnings in effect for all sections of the Coquihalla, the Nicola and Highway 3. On the Coquihal...
Jan 22, 2019
Kamloops newest Ironman smoothing wrinkles for less fortunate
KAMLOOPS - Traditionally, the Ironman competition consists of three events: swimming, cycling and running a marathon. Sunday at St. Paul's Cathedral a different kind of Ironman triathlon was held. As ...
Jan 21, 2019
Two more pot shop applications to go before Kamloops council
KAMLOOPS - While only one retail cannabis store is operating in Kamloops, several private retailers have been given council approval - and two more are hoping they’re added to the list. Next wee...
Jan 21, 2019
Chinese Cultural Association hopes to see new museum built in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The provincial government is consulting with citizens across BC on a plan to build a museum honouring the historic contribution of Chinese Canadians. On Saturday, BC Minister of State for T...
Jan 21, 2019
Humphreys to leave Kamloops Symphony after nearly 30 years at the helm
KAMLOOPS - For the first time in nearly three decades, the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra (KSO) is looking for a new leader. Kathy Humphreys has announced her departure from the KSO’s executive dir...
Jan 21, 2019
Adult store falls victim to third downtown Kamloops robbery in 10 days
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are investigating the third robbery at a downtown business in the past 10 days. Police say Sunday (Jan. 20) at about 4:20 p.m., a man walked into Whispers Adult Superstore in ...
Jan 21, 2019
Defence says driver in fatal Shuswap hit and run was not criminally responsible
KAMLOOPS - The trial for a man accused in a fatal Shuswap hit and run in April 2016 has opened - and his defence lawyer says the man was not criminally responsible for his actions. Raymond Edward Swan...
Jan 21, 2019
2019 Kamloops Women's March hopes locals find inspiration to work towards equality
KAMLOOPS - In 2017, the Women's March began in part as a response to the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States of America, after tapes of him admitting to sexually assaulting women s...
Jan 21, 2019
Your best photos from the super blood wolf moon
KAMLOOPS - Last night a lunar eclipse - dubbed the “super blood wolf moon” - made for some spectacular sights across the Thompson region. Below are some of our favourite photo submissions ...
Jan 21, 2019
