Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Mental health awareness highlighted this month with increase in therapy appointments
KAMLOOPS - Local therapists in the area have noticed they are busier than usual for this time of year. Shawn Michaud is a therapist with Twin Rivers Counselling Services, and says she’s seen a d...
Jan 20, 2019
Kamloops RCMP investigating second robbery at Movie Mart
KAMLOOPS - After a robbery earlier in the week, a local movie store in Kamloops has been robbed again, and RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying two males involved. Staff Sgt. Mat Van L...
Jan 20, 2019
Chimera Theatre's latest production goes back to Grimm roots
KAMLOOPS - Chimera Theatre’s latest production aims to put the “grim” back into a classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Andrew Cooper talks about ‘The Robber Bridegroom’ on ...
Jan 20, 2019
Third annual Women's March comes to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Downtown Kamloops was buzzing, as hundreds came out to support the third annual Women’s March in Kamloops today (Jan. 19). Co-organizer Alix Dolson says it was great to have so many s...
Jan 19, 2019
Eby: Decision to scrap new BCLC HQ will save $90 million
KAMLOOPS - The province’s minister in charge of the BC Lottery Corporation says this week’s decision to shelve plans for a new headquarters in Kamloops will save BC taxpayers about $90 mil...
Jan 18, 2019
First ever Indigenous Peoples March makes its way through Kamloops streets
KAMLOOPS - Downtown streets were filled with the sound of traditional drumming this afternoon, as Kamloops hosted the first ever Indigneous Peoples March planned and organized in Canada. Organizer Nik...
Jan 18, 2019
Mustard Seed's Winter Refuge program easing strain on Kamloops shelters
KAMLOOPS - The city’s newest winter shelter is easing the pressure on other social agencies aiding the homeless population in Kamloops. The Winter Refuge in the Mustard Seed New Life Community&#...
Jan 18, 2019
Women's March returns for third year in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The third annual Women’s March takes place this weekend, and organizers are hoping the event sets Kamloops on the path towards equality. Participants will meet in front of the Sandman...
Jan 18, 2019
Open house planned to talk about potential Chinese Canadian museum
KAMLOOPS - BC’s Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture will host an open house in Kamloops Saturday (Jan. 19), exploring the idea of opening a Chinese Canadian museum in BC. Via her website, Lis...
Jan 18, 2019
Single-use plastic bag ban advocates making headway
KAMLOOPS - The group behind a growing online petition to ban single-use plastic bags in Kamloops is now working to bring the issue to municipal and provincial officials. After meeting yesterday with b...
Jan 18, 2019
