Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Campfires to be prohibited in Kamloops Fire Centre later this week
KAMLOOPS - The campfire ban that has become an almost annual occurrence in the Kamloops Fire Centre will come into effect this week. The province has announced campfires will be prohibited throughout ...
Jul 24, 2018
Environment Canada warns of smoky skies
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a Smoky Skies bulletin for much of the southern Interior, including the South Thompson valley. According to the forecaster, smoke is blowing in from various wi...
Jul 24, 2018
New scam extorts victims over alleged porn-viewing habits: Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are warning about a new scam in which the fraudster tries to extort the innocent person over his or her alleged pornography viewing habits. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says in this scam, the mar...
Jul 24, 2018
Singh Street, Halston Avenue to get facelifts
KAMLOOPS - A couple of road construction projects on the Kamloops North Shore are about to get underway. According to the City of Kamloops, Halston Avenue will be resurfaced from Kingston Avenue west ...
Jul 24, 2018
Local praise for report detailing addictions recovery strategies
KAMLOOPS - A recent report by the BC Centre on Substance Use outlines strategies for strengthening recovery from addictions and reducing the stigma faced by those entering that process. The report pro...
Jul 23, 2018
Construction to temporarily close Tudor Village lab
KAMLOOPS - Ongoing construction at an Interior Health lab in Kamloops will result in a closure starting later this week. The Tudor Village Laboratory on Summit Drive in Sahali will be closed beginning...
Jul 23, 2018
Arson suspect arrested after Kamloops Fire Rescue douses small fire on West Seymour
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man has been arrested after firefighters had to put out a fire in a basement suite this morning. The blaze was called in at a home in the 100 block of Seymour Street West at abou...
Jul 23, 2018
Talks break off between Gateway Casinos and union
KAMLOOPS - Mediation has been cut short between BCGEU and Gateway Casinos. According to BCGEU Executive Vice President Doug Kinna, the employer is unwilling to offer wages that meet industry standards...
Jul 22, 2018
Kamloops Marathon returns with record turnout after one year hiatus
KAMLOOPS - There were blue skies for the 2018 Sport Chek Kamloops Marathon, a major contrast from last year’s event, which was cancelled due to wildfire smoke. Race Director Charlie Bruce says S...
Jul 22, 2018
Kamloops family proud new owners of Cooper Family Foundation "Wings Above Kamloops" house
KAMLOOPS - It was an exciting moment for many of the people gathered at 2676 Bentall Place on Saturday afternoon. For some, the anticipation came from finding out who submitted the winning bid on the ...
Jul 21, 2018
