Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Rebuilt Westsyde Pool to re-open Sept. 8
KAMLOOPS - After more than two years of construction, the rebuilt Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre will re-open to the public two weeks from today, on Friday, September 8. From 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ...
Aug 25, 2017
City of Kamloops nature parks re-open as fire risk gradually eases
KAMLOOPS - Nature lovers in Kamloops will be happy this weekend. The City of Kamloops has opened the city’s nature parks, as of 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 25. The move coincides with “th...
Aug 25, 2017
Today is D-day for those wanting a seat around the Council table
KAMLOOPS - Today’s the day we’ll find out exactly who is running in the September 30th civic byelection. Papers have to be filed at City Hall by end of business today. Four mayoral candida...
Aug 25, 2017
A&W raising money for MS research through burger sales
KAMLOOPS - A&W is taking on Multiple Sclerosis one burger at a time. Burgers to Beat MS is one of the biggest fundraisers for the MS Society of Canada. Two dollars from every teen burger purchases...
Aug 24, 2017
Kamloops cancer survivor giving back through charity ride
KAMLOOPS - After a long journey through cancer a Kamloops man is about to embark on a journey of a different kind. Chris Brochu is the team captain of the Melanoma Warriors, a group of eight cyclists ...
Aug 24, 2017
Water usage up in Kamloops, not nearing drought levels
KAMLOOPS - It’s been a tale of two summers in the Thompson region with record precipitation in the spring, and the resulting snowmelt that caused much flooding. Now we’re facing drought co...
Aug 24, 2017
Kamloops mayoral contender Holland taking his message to the streets
KAMLOOPS - A fourth contender has filed his nomination papers, and will have his name on the by-election ballot for mayor of Kamloops. He is Stu Holland, a candidate who says he represents working peo...
Aug 24, 2017
City of Kamloops grapples with needle disposal, looks to add bins
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says it is hoping to install dozens more needle disposal bins throughout the city, saying drug users improperly disposing of used needles is an ongoing problem. As it s...
Aug 24, 2017
Highway u-turn leads to serious crash
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a dangerous u-turn led to a serious crash on the Yellowhead Highway on the Tk’emlups Reserve this morning. At about 5:50 a.m., the driver of a northbound Honda Civic attempte...
Aug 24, 2017
Man facing impaired driving charges after North Shore accident
KAMLOOPS - One man taken to hospital after being hit by a pickup truck last night on the North Shore. Staff Sergeant Ed Preto of the RCMP says the pickup was turning left, from 12th onto Tranquille ab...
Aug 24, 2017
