Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Students exceed fundraising goal for Nicaraguan garbage community
KAMLOOPS - Students in School District 73 are counting every last penny they’ve raised over the last month before they’re sent to help a small community in Nicaragua. The campaign ‘C...
Kayla Derkach Feb 23, 2016
Alcohol suspected factor in overnight accident
KAMLOOPS - A man was taken to hospital around midnight after a single vehicle accident on Parkcrest Drive in Brocklehurst. Police say the man was driving west on Parkcrest, when the vehicle left the r...
Kayla Derkach Feb 23, 2016
Motorcycle accident on Columbia Street
KAMLOOPS - Traffic was brought to a hault on Columbia Street West after a motorcycle accident. Paramedics attended the scene of the crash, which happened near the pedestrian intersection just passed t...
Kayla Derkach Feb 22, 2016
Kamloops man committed to B.C. organ transplant list
KAMLOOPS - There are over 500 British Columbians waiting for an organ transplant, including Kamloops native Tony Maidment, who’s been suffering from liver disease for 20 years. It’s made w...
Kayla Derkach Feb 22, 2016
BC SPCA supports crack down on dog and cat breeders
KAMLOOPS - The BC SPCA is applauding Premier Christy Clark’s announcement, to crack down on irresponsible cat and dog breeders. The Province and the BC SPCA will work closely to develop new laws...
Kayla Derkach Feb 22, 2016
STI testing made easy in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops is one of five BC communities that will be part of pilot project meant to make testing for sexually-transmitted infections easier and more secure. The Get-Checked-Online program ha...
Kayla Derkach Feb 22, 2016
Kelowna man claims $21.9-million dollar Lotto 6/49 jackpot
KAMLOOPS - A 44-year-old heavy equipment instructor from Kelowna says 21 is his new lucky number after winning 21.9-million dollars in the weekend Lotto 6-49 draw. Robert Goertzen collected his winnin...
Kayla Derkach Feb 22, 2016
Domtar reduces emissions 68% over 7 years
KAMLOOPS - One of this city’s big industries will deliver some good news to Kamloops City Council on Tuesday, February 23. Domtar says it has reduced particulate emissions at the Mission Flats p...
Kayla Derkach Feb 22, 2016
Cavers wants more info released on KGHM-Ajax
KAMLOOPS - It will come as no surprise that the KGHM-Ajax mine proposal will play a prominent role in council discussions Tuesday. Chief among the items will be a notice of motion from Councillor Dono...
Kayla Derkach Feb 22, 2016
Crime against people, down in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Mayor of Kamloops says, despite two recent homicides in the city, crimes against people in the city appear to be on the decline. Peter Milobar is pointing to the 2015 Corporate Services...
Kayla Derkach Feb 21, 2016
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