Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Police apprehend person 'of interest' in Kamloops Walmart threat
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP have spoken to ‘a subject of interest’ in relation to Monday’s online threat at Walmart. The threat, which was later determined to be a hoax, forced the ...
Nov 14, 2017
Kamloops council begins tax discussion at 1.93% increase, down from previous years
KAMLOOPS - Homeowners in Kamloops may be able to anticipate a lower tax increase in 2018 than in previous years. During Tuesday’s city public budget meeting, Finance Director Kathy Humphrey anno...
Nov 14, 2017
Fundraising dinner this weekend for Kamloops family suffering through health challenges
KAMLOOPS - A fundraising dinner will take place this Saturday night to help the family of Kamloops resident Darrin Yusishen. Yusishen was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour, Glioblastoma, in Ju...
Nov 14, 2017
Interim BC Conservative leader coming to Kamloops as party attempts resurrection
KAMLOOPS - Members of the BC Conservative Party are reorganzing in the Kamloops area. Part of that work will start this weekend when members, including Interim Leader Scott Anderson, meet this Sunday ...
Nov 14, 2017
Christmas Amalgamated opens, needs volunteers for another holiday season
KAMLOOPS - An organization that has brought joy to children and families for the last 40 years has opened its doors for another year. Launched by Sally Whitson, Christmas Amalgamated ensures Kamloops ...
Nov 13, 2017
Kamloops enjoys above seasonal temperatures
KAMLOOPS - The sub-zero burst of chilly, snowy weather that arrived in Kamloops earlier this month is nothing but a distant memory. “We’re sitting at around 11 degrees right now,” sa...
Nov 13, 2017
Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection begins in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Shoebox collections for Operation Christmas Child are taking place this week. The Samaritan’s Purse program encourages people to fill boxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene ite...
Nov 13, 2017
Kamloops Walmart evacuated after online threat
KAMLOOPS - Update: Walmart in Kamloops has reopened following this afternoon’s online threat. The threat was made on a public website prompting Walmart and police to evacuate customers and emplo...
Nov 13, 2017
Kamloops MLA says cancelling Site C would result in 10% hydro rate hike
KAMLOOPS - As NDP cabinet ministers descend on the Peace region this week consulting on the future of Site C, Kamloops-North Thompson Liberal MLA Peter Milobar is urging the government to push forward...
Nov 13, 2017
Missing Kamloops woman located
KAMLOOPS - UPDATED: RCMP say this missing person has been located. EARLIER: RCMP are looking for help in locating a missing female. 21-year old Shayna Jean Bridge last had contact with her family Sept...
Nov 13, 2017
