Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Ascend unveils plans for Kamloops boutique hotel
KAMLOOPS - The Ascend Hotel Collection says its first new build in Canada will happen in Kamloops. The new boutique hotel, named ‘The Hue,’ is planned for 1529 Hugh Allan Drive, just west ...
Aug 27, 2018
Traffic safety improvements at Westmount Elementary ready for start of school year
KAMLOOPS - Some peace of mind for students and parents at Westmount Elementary. The Kamloops-Thompson School District has confirmed safety improvements to the student drop-off area at the school will ...
Aug 27, 2018
Cooler temperatures and precipitation help air quality
KAMLOOPS - The showers and cooler weather over the weekend helped on BC’s wildfire front – but this has still been a damaging fire season. More than 945,000 hectares have burned across the...
Aug 27, 2018
Thousands participate in second annual downtown Kamloops Pride Parade
KAMLOOPS - The second annual Downtown Kamloops Pride Parade was held Sunday morning, and organizers are happy with how many people showed up despite the less than ideal weather conditions. “It f...
Aug 26, 2018
Kamloops-Thompson School District sets parameters for student activity in the smoke
KAMLOOPS - With no end in sight to air quality concerns across the region, the Kamloops-Thompson School District is making a plan to protect students’ health. Superintendent of Schools Alison Si...
Aug 25, 2018
Strike of Kamloops casino workers having an impact on city gaming funds
KAMLOOPS - The ongoing strike of British Columbia Government and Service Employees Union members in Kamloops is beginning to affect the city’s gaming funds. Employees of Cascades Casino in Kamlo...
Aug 25, 2018
Farm2Chefs set to showcase best of Kamloops producers Sunday
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: The 2018 Farm2Chefs grazing event has been moved due to air quality concerns in the city. According to Adrienne De Candole, the event will take place inside at Heritage House at Riv...
Aug 24, 2018
Summertime fun (somewhat) on hold in Kamloops due to smoke
KAMLOOPS - With the smoke as thick as it's been all year in the city, people are likely staying closer to home and aren't venturing out as far for some of their favourite summertime activities. Local ...
Aug 24, 2018
Advocate concerned about homeless population in the smoke
KAMLOOPS - Riverside Park was a ghost town on Friday with the smoke lingering over the park and the Thompson Rivers, keeping many people indoors. But not everyone has that luxury to seek refuge from t...
Aug 24, 2018
Wildfire smoke choking tourism in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - No one is hoping for a change to the smoky conditions in Kamloops more than those involved in the tourism industry. Monica Dickinson, director of industry relations and communications with ...
Aug 24, 2018
