Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops students honour First Nations communities with Day of Sucwentwecw
KAMLOOPS - Several schools in Kamloops recognized the First Nations communities in the area Thursday with a day of Sucwentwecw. “Sucwentwecw means to honor each other,” said Garry Gottfrie...
Kayla Derkach Apr 07, 2016
Kamloops man awarded by ALS Society of BC
KAMLOOPS - A local Kamloops man suffering from ALS, has received a prestigious award from the ALS Society of BC. Rick Dunbar has been honoured with the 2016 Exceptional Public Awareness Program Award,...
Kayla Derkach Apr 07, 2016
TRU recognizes distinguished alumni
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University will honour its 2016 distinguished alumni at a ceremony tonight (7pm, TRU Grand Hall). Dean Nelson receives the Human Rights Leadership Award. He is the founder o...
Kayla Derkach Apr 07, 2016
TRU Fraternity helps war veterans suffering from PTSD
KAMLOOPS - Coming home to a pet at the end of a long day can be a simple thing that ignites happiness in someone. For a veteran suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or Depression, a canine c...
Kayla Derkach Apr 07, 2016
Another round of layoffs at Horizon North
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops employer that relies on the struggling oil and gas sector has announced another round of layoffs. Horizon North, which manufactures trailers and modular units, laid off 34 employ...
Kayla Derkach Apr 07, 2016
Residents upset over closure of McDonald Park pool
KAMLOOPS - It’s been a pool used by North Shore residents since 1958, the oldest facility on the north side of the river. But in a short time, it will be closed and replaced by a wading pool and...
Kayla Derkach Apr 06, 2016
Fentanyl hits Kamloops homeless population hard
KAMLOOPS - Fentanyl has claimed countless lives across the country, the drug seeping into social circles of all kinds. With the number of overdoses steadily increasing, the highly powerful painkiller ...
Kayla Derkach Apr 06, 2016
Power Rangers street closures coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Power Rangers will be taking over several areas next week, including downtown Kamloops, causing some traffic disruptions. Streets will be closing intermittently, depending on where film...
Kayla Derkach Apr 06, 2016
SUV rams into Sahali ramen shop
KAMLOOPS - Two lunchtime diners were taken to hospital this afternoon after an SUV crashed through the front of the restaurant where they were enjoying their lunch. Just after 12:15, a Dodge Journey c...
Kayla Derkach Apr 06, 2016
Westsyde residents happy with pool plans
KAMLOOPS - Residents in Westsyde and Brocklehurst are celebrating after learning their opposition to the closure of the neighborhood pools did not go unheard. City Council has voted to keep both pools...
Kayla Derkach Apr 06, 2016
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