Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
KCBIA announces new executive director
KAMLOOPS - There’s a new name atop the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association. Carl DeSantis has been hired as the organization’s new executive director. DeSantis will begin his...
Jan 10, 2018
Avalanche Canada to issue warning as threat increases
KAMLOOPS - A change in the weather coupled with a complex snowpack has increased the avalanche threat in this province, and the conditions are said to be ‘just right’ to trigger a human-ca...
Jan 10, 2018
People in Motion launches fundraising campaign for new bus
KAMLOOPS - People in Motion kicked off its Keep Our Bus in Motion campaign Wednesday afternoon, with a goal of raising enough money to purchase a new para-transit bus. The non-profit has had a hard ti...
Jan 10, 2018
Man creates stink at RIH by smearing feces on vehicle
KAMLOOPS - Talk about creating a stink. Kamloops Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who smeared feces on a parked vehicle at Royal Inland Hospital. The offence occu...
Jan 10, 2018
Coquihalla southbound reopens following vehicle incident
KAMLOOPS - Update: The Coquihalla Highway has reopened southbound following this morning’s vehicle incident. Earlier: If you plan on heading south on the Coquihalla, think again. According to Dr...
Jan 10, 2018
City basks in record building year for 2017
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has confirmed it ended December with a record level of building activity for the year. Construction permits totalling $224.1 million were processed in 2017 compared to ...
Jan 10, 2018
A dump of snow headed Kamloops' way
KAMLOOPS - Get your shovels and snowblowers ready, another wintry blast is headed Kamloops’ way. Environment Canada meteorologist Cindy Yu says another system is moving through southern B.C. ton...
Jan 10, 2018
Search and Rescue volunteers called to crash near Savona
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Search and Rescue volunteers were called out briefly last night, but it turns out their assistance wasn’t needed. Volunteer Search Manager Alan Hobler says the call came in a...
Jan 10, 2018
Fire razes TIB business
KAMLOOPS - A massive fire has ripped through a building on the Tk’emlups reserve Tuesday evening. Details are scarce, but the fire was reported to be at Valley View Industries, at 598 Okanagan W...
Jan 09, 2018
Museum and Cultural Centre a possibility for Stuart Wood building
KAMLOOPS - What was once an elementary school in Kamloops and is currently being used as a shelter, could soon become a cultural centre. The City of Kamloops and Tk’emlups Indian Band are in dis...
Jan 09, 2018
