Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Council elects not to push for third-party review of Kamloops-based B.C. Housing facilities
KAMLOOPS - Despite his impassioned pleas to his council colleagues, Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson has had one of his signature campaign promises shut down.Prior to his election in October 2022, Hamer-Jacks...
Aaron Schulze Dec 12, 2023
First Steps Early Pregnancy Triage clinic facing funding uncertainty when grant money runs out
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops-based prenatal clinic that recently opened in September is hoping to keep its doors open, but its future is uncertain. Joanna Norman is the head of midwifery at Royal Inland Hosp...
Aaron Schulze Dec 12, 2023
Kamloops council to consider cuts, new revenue before finalizing double-digit tax increase
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops council is asking staff to look deeper before it okays a double-digit property tax increase.At council's regular meeting Tuesday (Dec. 12), council voted in favour of asking city s...
Aaron Schulze Dec 12, 2023
Salmon Arm RCMP release new photos of vehicle involved in hit and run of woman
SALMON ARM, B.C. - RCMP have released new photos of a suspect vehicle involved in hit and run of a woman in Salmon Arm.On Friday, Dec. 8, at 7:59 p.m., RCMP responded to a pedestrian that was hit by a...
Aaron Schulze Dec 12, 2023
Food donations still needed for Christmas Amalgamated hampers
KAMLOOPS - The holiday season is upon us and Christmas Amalgamated says it is still in need of food items for meal hampers. The headquarters is busy, with donations coming in and going out to families...
Dec 11, 2023
KIBIHT kicks off Friday with renewed international presence
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament (KIBIHT) Is back for its 54th year, with games kicking off on ice surfaces all across the city on December 15. This year, the true in...
Dec 11, 2023
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP included 320+ calls, multiple assault investigations
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 328 calls for service from Friday, December 8, to Monday, December 11. Out of these reports, three occurrences stood out. --On December 9, at around...
Dec 11, 2023
Half-price adoption fees at BC SPCA as shelter looks to make room for more animals
KAMLOOPS - Until Friday (Dec. 15), you can bring home a new family member for half the cost. During the BC SPCA's Hope for the Holidays campaign, all adoption fees are 50 per cent off, including your ...
Dec 11, 2023
Hudson's Bay Kamloops workers enter second day of strike action
KAMLOOPS - Monday (Dec. 11) marks the second day of strike action for Kamloops Hudson's Bay employees. The United Steelworkers Local 1-417 and the Hudson's Bay Company have been unable to reach a coll...
Aaron Schulze Dec 11, 2023
B.C. Ministry of Housing opens new long-term shelter in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM - The B.C. Ministry of Housing has announced the opening of a new long-term shelter on 341 Fraser Ave. in Salmon Arm, the facility will serve anyone experiencing or at risk of homelessness ...
Dec 11, 2023
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Do you think a minority government could be a positive for British Columbia?
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