Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Taylor Trial Day 7: Crown suggests accused lied to Jury
The man accused of murdering his girlfriend in Kamloops nearly three years ago, was back on the stand today in BC Supreme Court. Damien Taylor is charged with second-degree murder in connection to the...
Oct 06, 2015
Country Singer Jason Aldean's Tour Semi Crashes Near Kamloops
Country songs about trucks have become a cliche, but even so, Jason Aldean might have some fresh inspiration for his next album. Aldean played a concert at the Sandman Centre in Kamloops last night. K...
Oct 06, 2015
Advanced voting in Kamloops
Advanced voting is already open for Kamloops residents who want to cast their ballots two weeks early. Elections Eanada’s headquarters in Kamloops, located next to Sahali Centre Mall, was busy d...
Oct 05, 2015
Taylor Trial Day 5: Accused killer professes love for dead girlfriend
On day five of a Kamloops murder trial, an 11 person jury watched the accused killer profess his love for his dead girlfriend during a recorded interview. 24 year old Damien Taylor was questioned at t...
Oct 05, 2015
Concern over "environmentally sensitive" area in Barnhartvale
Close to 30 residents of the Uplands neighborhood in Barhartvale gathered for a public meeting Saturday. Those in attendance are opposed to a proposal to turn a hiking trail into a road servicing a gr...
Oct 05, 2015
Annual CIBC Run For The Cure in Kamloops
The CIBC Run For The Cure drew hundreds to Riverside Park Sunday morning. It’s an annual fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Karen Logren is a breast cancer survivor and now an...
Oct 05, 2015
Sun Rivers receives international recognition
Sun Rivers has received an honorable mention from Communities in Bloom as delegates from across the country met in Kamloops over the weekend for the awards ceremony. Founding President Raymond Carrier...
Oct 05, 2015
2 years later and no sign of Vern Boettger
Two years after a 78 year old man went missing in the Vavenby area and there has been no trace of Vern Boettger. Mirna Boettger who is now living in Kamloops says she will never give up looking for he...
Oct 05, 2015
Kamloops Pride Parade draws hundreds
Hundreds of people turned out for the annual Pride Parade at Thompson Rivers University today. Organizers say the parade is about inclusion – and an opportunity to celebrate diversity. The event...
Oct 01, 2015
Taylor Trial Day 4: Court hears gory details
Today marked the fourth day of 24 year old Damien Taylor’s trial. He has been charged with second degree murder of his then girlfriend CJ Fowlers death. Family and friends of CJ Fowler wept as a...
Oct 01, 2015
