Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

KAMLOOPS - A new facility for the Kamloops branch of the SPCA is taking shape, but it won’t be complete this month as originally planned. The new 10,000 square foot animal care centre will repla...

KAMLOOPS - There are three days left in the Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign and the local chapter is $40,000 away from reaching its goal. As of Friday (Dec. 21), the Kettle Campaign has reached...

KAMLOOPS - While many in Kamloops aren’t missing the snow that covered the city last year, those at Harper Mountain are still hoping for a white Christmas. The local ski hill has yet to open for...

BARRIERE, B.C. - A Barriere couple is literally set for life after scratching off a lucky Scratch & Win ticket. Sheron Rehbein and Daniel Comeau are the province’s latest lottery winners aft...

KAMLOOPS - The provincial government is responding to an urgent need from communities to open additional shelters. The new shelters and housing are aimed at helping ease pressure on communities where ...

KAMLOOPS -Following the busiest November ever for the Kamloops Airport, YKA has no shortage of travellers making their way to see family and friends for Christmas this month. Along with longer line up...

KAMLOOPS - On-street parking rates in Kamloops will see an increase come Jan. 1. The rates go into place on New Year’s Day, and will affect metered on-street parking. The rates will be $1.50 per...

KAMLOOPS - It may feel more like springtime in Kamloops, but today marks the first of winter. Winter solstice is at 2:30 p.m. in the Northern Hemisphere, meaning today is the shortest day and longest ...

KAMLOOPS - A man returning home from what police say was a “work-related holiday celebration” was killed after being hit by a vehicle early this morning on the Trans Canada Highway. Police...

KAMLOOPS - Three years after the first Syrian refugees landed in Kamloops, they are still finding their way in a new country. The Almohammeds were the first to be welcomed by the community, leaving th...