Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
BUILDING KAMLOOPS (Part 9): Future development relies on rezoning of agricultural land
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops consists of a mix of urban and rural land, but with a shortage of developable land within the city there is more pressure from developers and builders to free up more agricultural ...
Jul 19, 2018
Former Public's Own Market in downtown Kamloops sold
KAMLOOPS - A pair of downtown Kamloops commercial buildings have changed hands. According to Western Investor, the nearly 90,000 square feet of commercial space at 990 Victoria St. sold for $1.8 milli...
Jul 19, 2018
Woman, originally from Kamloops, killed by falling tree on Vancouver Island
KAMLOOPS - A freak accident on Vancouver Island has claimed the life of a 57 year old Williams Lake-area woman. Mounties say on Tuesday, the woman was killed by a falling tree while hiking on the Ripp...
Jul 19, 2018
Pilot project aims to help revitalize downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is launching a downtown pilot project in partnership with the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association (KCBIA) in hopes of bringing Fourth Avenue to life this ...
Jul 19, 2018
UPDATE: Police locate missing 15 year old boy
KAMLOOPS - Great news. Mounties have located the missing 15 year old Kamloops-area boy reported missing earlier today. Due to privacy issues, no further information will be released.
Jul 19, 2018
Greyhound cuts to impact vulnerable women and seniors
KAMLOOPS - It’s an important service for those without a vehicle, a crucial lifeline for many travellers wanting to get from one place to another. Ever since Greyhound announced it’s takin...
Jul 18, 2018
EUReKA! Science Program encourages future female scientists
KAMLOOPS - It’s Girl’s Week for the EUReKA! science camps happening at Thompson Rivers University. This week young girls had the opportunity to learn about science in a low-pressure enviro...
Jul 18, 2018
Study shows Ribfest provides big economic boost to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A new study by O’Leary & Associates Ltd. shows Ribfest 2017 provided a big economic boost to Kamloops. Spokesperson Colin O’Leary says it revealed the direct economic contri...
Jul 18, 2018
BC Wildfire Service maintains upper hand on Shuswap Road wildfire
KAMLOOPS - No new growth to report on the East Shuswap Road wildfire in Kamloops. No longer considered a fire of note, Fire Information Officer Marla Catherall with the Kamloops Fire Centre says the 5...
Jul 18, 2018
Rocky Mountaineer planning expansion
KAMLOOPS - It’s full steam ahead for the Rocky Mountaineer tourist train in Kamloops. Vice President of Rail Operations and Asset Development Gord Miller says the company is planning a big incre...
Jul 18, 2018
