Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
"We're not doing enough": Interior Health says more work ahead on needle clean-up
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health was on the hot seat at City Council on Tuesday, fielding difficult questions from mayor and council about needles, the problems and dangers they’ve caused to the publi...
Aug 14, 2018
Plan to subdivide former Thrupp Manor property moves forward over Walsh's objection
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is moving forward with a plan to subdivide the former Thrupp Manor property on the North Shore into single family lots, despite the objection of one city councillor. Co...
Aug 14, 2018
Six months later, still no sign of Ryan Shtuka
KAMLOOPS - It's been almost six months since Ryan Shtuka went missing. The 20 year old from Beaumont, Alberta had moved to Sun Peaks in December 2017 to spend the winter snowboarding and working. In t...
Aug 14, 2018
Smoke making it difficult for people working outside in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Lorna Burns has no choice but to work outdoors, at least for part of the day, delivering packages around the city. It’s not ideal for someone who suffers from mild COPD. “There&...
Aug 14, 2018
Pattison Broadcast Group purchases radio stations in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-based Jim Pattison Broadcast Group is growing. The media company announced this morning it has acquired Fabmar Communications and its four Western Canada radio stations, subjec...
Aug 14, 2018
Kamloops, Prince George dubbed most affordable B.C. cities for homeowners
KAMLOOPS - A Toronto-based real estate firm says Kamloops and Prince George are the two most affordable cities for home ownership in British Columbia. In a post on its website, Zoocasa measures averag...
Aug 14, 2018
Hot Nite in the City takes over downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Along with RibFest, Kamloops celebrated another signature event in the city over the weekend: Hot Nite in the City celebrated its 24th year in 2018. There were plenty of classic and modern ...
Aug 13, 2018
PIT Stop offers rib feast for those in Kamloops who can't take part in RibFest
KAMLOOPS - By the Sunday night of Ribfest weekend, many Kamloopsians have had their fill of BBQ'd ribs. But for many marginalized people in the city, heading down to Riverside Park to eat that mouthwa...
Aug 13, 2018
CFJC announces changes in the newsroom
KAMLOOPS - For 48 years, Doug Collins has been one of the voices who brought news to life in Kamloops; he's also been the News Director at Broadcast Centre since 1971. While he'll continue to read new...
Aug 13, 2018
UPDATE: Woman missing after Cache Creek-area mudslide had been en route to Kamloops
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - The couple whose car was swept up in a Cache Creek-area mudslide Saturday was part of a group of classic car enthusiasts heading to Kamloops. 67 year old Valerie Morris is missing ...
Aug 13, 2018
