Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Tiny home movement hits Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The tiny house movement is spreading around the globe and it has finally hit Kamloops. A local woman has begun building her dream home but unlike a typical house this tiny home is less than...
Kayla Derkach Jan 21, 2016
Changes to 3rd Avenue crossing during major events
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops and CP Rail are making minor changes to the third avenue crossing downtown after major events at the Sandman Centre. In order to prevent a full closure of the crossing ...
Kayla Derkach Jan 21, 2016
Close encounter with coyotes in Kenna Cartwright
KAMLOOPS - The Conservation Service is investigating a report that a woman walking her dog in Kenna Cartwright Park this morning had a close encounter with a pack of coyotes. Conservation Officer Kevi...
Kayla Derkach Jan 21, 2016
Kamloops broadcast legend Rick Arnish retires
KAMLOOPS - Just like he did on this day 47 years ago, Group Chairman Rick Arnish walked through the doors of Broadcast Centre, at 9am sharp. Greeted by fellow colleagues, on what is his last day in br...
Kayla Derkach Jan 20, 2016
Ajax says tailings plans don't pose a risk
KAMLOOPS - It was the largest mining waste spill in Canada’s history. August of 2014, more than 24-billion litres burst through the Mount Polley Dam, into their watershed. An environmental disas...
Kayla Derkach Jan 20, 2016
Baby saves Kamloops family from carbon monoxide poisoning
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops family is urging everyone to ensure their carbon monoxide detectors are working properly, and to not to delay installing one in your home. Monique and Kyle Ruppel say if it wasn&...
Kayla Derkach Jan 20, 2016
Former North Thompson man jailed for life
KAMLOOPS - A former North Thompson valley resident has been declared a dangerous offender and jailed for life for child sex crimes. The judge handed down the sentence in BC Supreme Court today, after ...
Kayla Derkach Jan 20, 2016
Aging population top of mind for B.C. Health Minister
KAMLOOPS - Health Minister Terry Lake welcomed his provincial and territorial counterparts from across the country for a series of meetings in Vancouver. One of the hot topics for lake will be funding...
Kayla Derkach Jan 20, 2016
Increased number of students accessing TRU's food bank
KAMLOOPS - With the ever rising cost of produce, tuition and housing, Thompson Rivers University is seeing an increase in the number of students utilizing the food bank. Students can access the food b...
Kayla Derkach Jan 20, 2016
Former Kamloops teen plans to write a book about sexual abuse
KAMLOOPS - When she was 15 years old she was sexually abused by her then 39 year old Kamloops hockey coach. Now 20 years old and living in Alberta, Chanelle Petrie is being all but silent about her tr...
Kayla Derkach Jan 20, 2016
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