Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

KAMLOOPS - For anyone who keeps an eye on the yearly assessments of their homes, real estate values in the city have been on the rise over the past few years; with less supply and more demand in Kamlo...

KAMLOOPS - The president of the Kamloops-Thompson Teachers’ Association says the effects of the teacher shortage are being felt in School District 73 - especially when it comes to teachers teach...

KAMLOOPS - Update: Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says this morning’s house fire in Barnhartvale is now under a police investigation. “At this time we don’t know if it is suspicious...

KAMLOOPS - A power outage affecting 5,000 Hydro customers last night. A fire on a power pole in Valleyview to be babysat by fire and rescue crews until Hydro could deal with the situation. Power went ...

KAMLOOPS - It’s becoming an all too familiar sight in Aberdeen and Sahali — a bear wandering around peoples’ yards, and rummaging through garbage. According to Conservation Officer S...

KAMLOOPS - For many people living in B.C.’s Interior hiking is a favourite pastime. But, for some, mobility issues can complicate or even prevent a trip to the trails. “A lot of trails wil...

KAMLOOPS - Almost one year to the day after it was announced the BC NDP party would form a government with the help of the provincial Greens, the same BC Green party is holding their annual party conv...

KAMLOOPS - Good news for kids and parents. The City of Kamloops has opened the water parks at Riverside Park, Prince Charles Park and McDonald Park. Westsyde and Albert McGowan Parks opened last week ...

KAMLOOPS - Local construction activity was down slightly in May, but the Kamloops building sector is still on track for a record year. $17.8 million in permits were taken out last month, a 14 per cent...

KAMLOOPS - A tight real estate market in Kamloops is starting to see more homes being put up for sale. Statistics for May show 583 new listings on the market, a slight increase from the same month in ...