Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Three volunteer fire departments receive generous donation from Lions Clubs
KAMLOOPS - This summer’s historic wildfire season in B.C. was devastating. More than 1.2 million hectares burned across the province. Within the TNRD, 215 structures were destroyed, including th...
Oct 20, 2017
Kamloops man brought back to life following bureaucratic mix-up
KAMLOOPS - A happy ending to an extremely frustrating week for a Kamloops man. 65 year old Bryan Kupiak has been brought back to life after being declared dead by the federal government. His nightmare...
Oct 20, 2017
Kamloops RCMP teams up with local restaurant to support Special Olympics
KAMLOOPS - If you plan on dining out at Red Robins in the Summit Shopping Centre Saturday night don’t be surprised if a Kamloops RCMP member brings you your order. Mounties, BC Corrections offic...
Oct 20, 2017
Co-ordinated search planned for missing evacuee in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents are invited to join in the search for a missing wildfire evacuee Monday. 67 year old David Michael Jeff of Williams Lake was one of thousands of residents who fled the ci...
Oct 20, 2017
MP McLeod hounds Morneau on conflict issues, stops short of demanding resignation
OTTAWA - Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod is chiding Finance Minister Bill Morneau for failing to follow through with a commitment to put his significant personal assets in his family company...
Oct 20, 2017
People in Motion helping those with disabilities become confident, independent
KAMLOOPS - It’s math day at People in Motion on the North Shore. Members, who have both physical and mental disabilities, are learning how to count and handle money. “It’s education ...
Oct 19, 2017
Head of Sun Rivers says golf course sale still on track
KAMLOOPS - Rick Siemens, CEO of Sun Rivers Ltd. Partnership, says he wants to set the record straight when it comes to a court case involving one of its companies and the future of its golf course and...
Oct 19, 2017
Kamloops thrift store distributing 'kindness kits' to the homeless, seniors
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops thrift shop has come up with a unique way to help out the city’s homeless and senior populations in need. Second Chances Thrift Store, located on Victoria Street downtown, ...
Oct 19, 2017
Operation Red Nose seeking volunteers in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Operation Red Nose is getting ready to ride again, and this year will be bigger than ever, with 18 nights of service, up from 15 last year. Red Nose plans to provide service on Thursdays th...
Oct 19, 2017
Wildfire smoke in Kamloops had 'significant' impacts on health: report
KAMLOOPS - A new study confirmed what many in Kamloops already suspected: this summer’s wildfire smoke “significantly impacted health and healthy lifestyles.” The report was released...
Oct 19, 2017
