Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
ASK Wellness says affordable housing can't come soon enough after recent homeless count
KAMLOOPS - Social agencies in Kamloops says the dramatic increase in the number of homeless people speaks to the desperate need for more affordable housing. While the city is moving in the right direc...
Jun 18, 2018
'Poor soles' recovered from abandoned Kamloops shoe repair shop
KAMLOOPS - For years people have been bringing their broken shoes, belts and purses to JJ’s Shoe Repair on the North Shore. But after the shop suddenly closed its doors last year, customers have...
Jun 18, 2018
BC Hydro project to put the brakes on Valleyview Drive
KAMLOOPS - Valleyview and Juniper Ridge commuters may be in for some headaches this summer. BC Hydro is launching a project to increase the power supply and improve reliability for the area, and it...
Jun 18, 2018
TRU prof: Carbon pricing likely here to stay despite opposition from Ontario
KAMLOOPS - A TRU instructor says Doug Ford’s election win in Ontario earlier this month presents “a speed bump for climate policy in Canada.” Ford’s first promise upon winning ...
Jun 18, 2018
Free Fishing Weekend event draws hundreds of new anglers to Walloper Lake
KAMLOOPS - Fishing and Father's Day, an almost perfect combination. Which is why the annual Family Fishing Weekend has been held on the third weekend in June for the past 19 years. The event is an opp...
Jun 18, 2018
Missing Kamloops man located
KAMLOOPS - Good news for a Kamloops family. The Kamloops man reported missing earlier this morning has been located. Police will not be releasing any more information.
Jun 18, 2018
Environment Canada issues advisory as hot weather returns to region
KAMLOOPS - Well-above average temperatures have prompted Environment Canada to put out a special weather statement. Meteorologist Jennifer Hay says a building ridge of high pressure will bring scorchi...
Jun 17, 2018
Annual Walk for ALS in Kamloops raises more than $19K
KAMLOOPS - It was a slightly smaller crowd than normal at this morning’s Walk for ALS in Kamloops – but there was plenty of positive energy among participants. Walk coordinator Pat Tomlins...
Jun 16, 2018
Homelessness skyrockets in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Homelessness continues to be a troubling issue in Kamloops. The city has reported the results of the first cross-Canada coordinated Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count and it reveals homeles...
Jun 15, 2018
Kamloops Save-On-Foods locations raising funds for Food Bank
KAMLOOPS - If you're planning on buying groceries this weekend, you may want to consider heading to Save-On-Foods for an opportunity to help a Kamloops non-profit organization. All across Western Cana...
Jun 15, 2018
