Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TRU researcher McCormick, former Blazer Hirsch honoured for mental health work
KAMLOOPS - A Thompson Rivers University researcher and a former Kamloops Blazer are among 150 Canadians who have been recognized for their work promoting mental health causes. The Centre for Addiction...
Oct 19, 2017
User groups quick to suggest uses for old McArthur Island golf course
KAMLOOPS - A day after the city regained possession of the McArthur Island golf course, multiple user groups have already come forward with suggestions on what the parks department should do with the ...
Oct 18, 2017
2018 B.C. Winter Games organizing committee pushing for volunteers
KAMLOOPS - It was nearly 40 years ago when the first B.C. Winter Games were held in Kamloops. It’s an event many believe started the city down the path of becoming the Tournament Capital of Cana...
Oct 18, 2017
Female empowerment focus of youth conference
KAMLOOPS - The 12th annual Power of Being a Girl conference took place in Kamloops Wednesday (Oct. 18). Girls aged 12-14 gathered for the one-day conference, participating in a variety of workshops de...
Oct 18, 2017
Cleanup begins after destructive wind storm
KAMLOOPS - Tuesday’s wind storm ripped up trees and brought down branches across Kamloops, creating a big mess. City Parks crews were busy removing and chipping fallen trees and branches at McAr...
Oct 18, 2017
Safeguards in place to protect Kamloops arenas from ammonia leaks
KAMLOOPS - Are Kamloops’ five hockey rinks safe from ammonia leaks? That’s the question CFJC Today posed to the City’s Parks and Civic Facilities Manager Jeff Putnam after a suspecte...
Oct 18, 2017
Slightly colder, snowier than average winter predicted for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - If you were hoping for a milder than average winter in Kamloops this year you’re likely out of luck. AccuWeather has released its winter forecast and it may be time to bundle up becau...
Oct 18, 2017
Kamloops RCMP locate missing teen
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: A happy ending in the search for a missing Kamloops teenager. Kamloops RCMP have located 17 year old Suzie Clark. She had been reported missing yesterday. EARLIER: Kamloops Mounties...
Oct 18, 2017
Kamloops shelter bracing for busy winter
KAMLOOPS -The executive director of a Kamloops shelter is bracing for another busy winter helping those in need. Stan Dueck with New Life Community Kamloops says they’ll be ready when it hits, w...
Oct 18, 2017
Kamloops man urges organ donations after successful liver transplant
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man suffering from a chronic illness now has a new lease on life. After years on the waiting list, this past spring Tony Maidment underwent a liver transplant in Vancouver. While...
Oct 17, 2017
