Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Free Fishing Weekend event draws hundreds of new anglers to Walloper Lake
KAMLOOPS - Fishing and Father's Day, an almost perfect combination. Which is why the annual Family Fishing Weekend has been held on the third weekend in June for the past 19 years. The event is an opp...
Kayla Derkach Jun 18, 2018

Missing Kamloops man located
KAMLOOPS - Good news for a Kamloops family. The Kamloops man reported missing earlier this morning has been located. Police will not be releasing any more information.
Kayla Derkach Jun 18, 2018

Environment Canada issues advisory as hot weather returns to region
KAMLOOPS - Well-above average temperatures have prompted Environment Canada to put out a special weather statement. Meteorologist Jennifer Hay says a building ridge of high pressure will bring scorchi...
Kayla Derkach Jun 17, 2018

Annual Walk for ALS in Kamloops raises more than $19K
KAMLOOPS - It was a slightly smaller crowd than normal at this morning’s Walk for ALS in Kamloops – but there was plenty of positive energy among participants. Walk coordinator Pat Tomlins...
Kayla Derkach Jun 16, 2018

Homelessness skyrockets in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Homelessness continues to be a troubling issue in Kamloops. The city has reported the results of the first cross-Canada coordinated Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count and it reveals homeles...
Kayla Derkach Jun 15, 2018

Kamloops Save-On-Foods locations raising funds for Food Bank
KAMLOOPS - If you're planning on buying groceries this weekend, you may want to consider heading to Save-On-Foods for an opportunity to help a Kamloops non-profit organization. All across Western Cana...
Kayla Derkach Jun 15, 2018

United Way raises over $50,000 at Drive-Thru Breakfast and 'Jail & Bail'
KAMLOOPS - Friday morning, the Thompson Nicola Cariboo branch of the United Way put the "fun" in fundraising, as they took over the Cascades Casino parking lot for their second annual Drive-Thru Break...
Kayla Derkach Jun 15, 2018

Council to consider expanding Kamloops' anti-idling bylaw
KAMLOOPS - City of Kamloops staff are recommending council toughen up the city’s anti-idling bylaw. A proposed change would restrict idling for more than three consecutive minutes when the vehic...
Kayla Derkach Jun 15, 2018

Motorcycle safety advocate shares tips for riders
KAMLOOPS - When the sun comes out, so do the motorbikes. While the spring and summer months are some of the most enjoyable seasons for riders in B.C., they’re also the most dangerous. “We&...
Kayla Derkach Jun 15, 2018

Story of fire, devastating 2017 season on display at Kamloops Museum
KAMLOOPS - There’s no doubt the 2017 wildfire season will be a lasting memory – the biggest wildfire year on record with 1.2 million hectares burned across the province, including more tha...
Kayla Derkach Jun 15, 2018

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