Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Six months later, still no sign of Ryan Shtuka
KAMLOOPS - It's been almost six months since Ryan Shtuka went missing. The 20 year old from Beaumont, Alberta had moved to Sun Peaks in December 2017 to spend the winter snowboarding and working. In t...
Kayla Derkach Aug 14, 2018

Smoke making it difficult for people working outside in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Lorna Burns has no choice but to work outdoors, at least for part of the day, delivering packages around the city. It’s not ideal for someone who suffers from mild COPD. “There&...
Kayla Derkach Aug 14, 2018

Pattison Broadcast Group purchases radio stations in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-based Jim Pattison Broadcast Group is growing. The media company announced this morning it has acquired Fabmar Communications and its four Western Canada radio stations, subjec...
Kayla Derkach Aug 14, 2018

Kamloops, Prince George dubbed most affordable B.C. cities for homeowners
KAMLOOPS - A Toronto-based real estate firm says Kamloops and Prince George are the two most affordable cities for home ownership in British Columbia. In a post on its website, Zoocasa measures averag...
Kayla Derkach Aug 14, 2018

Hot Nite in the City takes over downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Along with RibFest, Kamloops celebrated another signature event in the city over the weekend: Hot Nite in the City celebrated its 24th year in 2018. There were plenty of classic and modern ...
Kayla Derkach Aug 13, 2018

PIT Stop offers rib feast for those in Kamloops who can't take part in RibFest
KAMLOOPS - By the Sunday night of Ribfest weekend, many Kamloopsians have had their fill of BBQ'd ribs. But for many marginalized people in the city, heading down to Riverside Park to eat that mouthwa...
Kayla Derkach Aug 13, 2018

CFJC announces changes in the newsroom
KAMLOOPS - For 48 years, Doug Collins has been one of the voices who brought news to life in Kamloops; he's also been the News Director at Broadcast Centre since 1971. While he'll continue to read new...
Kayla Derkach Aug 13, 2018

UPDATE: Woman missing after Cache Creek-area mudslide had been en route to Kamloops
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - The couple whose car was swept up in a Cache Creek-area mudslide Saturday was part of a group of classic car enthusiasts heading to Kamloops. 67 year old Valerie Morris is missing ...
Kayla Derkach Aug 13, 2018

City responds to smoke by extending Westsyde Pool hours
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says it is extending the hours of the Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre, in response to the poor air quality in the region. The Westsyde facility will be open from 11:30...
Kayla Derkach Aug 13, 2018

Smoke still a major problem in Kamloops today.
KAMLOOPS - It might be a good day to stay indoors if you’re bothered by smoke. The smoke is laying heavy over the city this morning and it isn’t going away for a bit yet. It’s coming...
Kayla Derkach Aug 13, 2018

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