Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Immigrant Services to get funding to help refugees
KAMLOOPS – The federal government has extended annual funding for Kamloops Immigrant Services, and will be granting more to help the non-profit assist Syrian refugees coming to the Kamloops regi...
Kayla Derkach Jan 29, 2016
Kamloops woman suspects she caught the Zika virus
KAMLOOPS - The World Health Organization is using the words ‘alarming’ and ‘explosive’ to describe the zika virus that’s spreading rapidly across the Americas. The virus ...
Kayla Derkach Jan 29, 2016
City committed to replacing stolen bike-repair stations
KAMLOOPS – The whereabouts of two bike repair station stolen from Riverside Park and McArthur Island days apart are still unknown, and city staff are hoping for any tips that may help them recov...
Kayla Derkach Jan 29, 2016
Thousands of books collected during literacy week
KAMLOOPS - It’s well known that reading and writing are fundamental skills for learning in school, and have an impact on an individual’s ability to succeed in life. But research shows far ...
Kayla Derkach Jan 28, 2016
Robertson trial continues under Voir Dire in B.C. Supreme Court
KAMLOOPS - In B.C. Supreme Court today, January 28th, the trial of Jason and Sarah Robertson continued. They face numerous firearms charges. The case was in Voir Dire today, also known as a trial with...
Kayla Derkach Jan 28, 2016
Two Syrian brothers to arrive in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The next wave of Syrian refugees are arriving in Kamloops on Friday evening, according to the President of the Kamloops Islamic Association. Faisal Siddiqui says two brothers from the war-t...
Kayla Derkach Jan 28, 2016
Kamloops businesses, landlords urged to help sponsor refugees
KAMLOOPS- Syrian refugees coming into Canada, about 14,000 since November, have been welcomed with open arms across the country. WATCH: Full story by Reporter Chad Klassen But soon into starting their...
Kayla Derkach Jan 28, 2016
United Way updates fundraising drive
KAMLOOPS - It’s always a highlight of the year when the United Way gives its annual results for its fundraising drive to support key agencies within the community. Last night, the good news for ...
Kayla Derkach Jan 28, 2016
Tranquille on the Lake owners looking for foreign buyer
KAMLOOPS - The owners of the Tranquille on the Lake property say in putting the property up for sale, they are not throwing in the towel. Instead, Development Manager Tim McLeod says it’s the ne...
Kayla Derkach Jan 28, 2016
Robertson defence questions RCMP search tactics
KAMLOOPS - Wednesday was day three in the BC Supreme Court trial of Jason and Sarah Robertson. The Kamloops couple faces a total of 18 charges and is accused in a theft and drug ring connected to a ma...
Kayla Derkach Jan 28, 2016
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