Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

KAMLOOPS - Members of the local firefighters union have voted in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement with the city. Local 913 of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) took th...

KAMLOOPS - Lights are being strung, halls are getting decked, and many families are picking out their Christmas trees. These things make a home feel festive for the holidays, but they can also increas...

KAMLOOPS - The Salvation Army is busy raising funds and collecting food items for people in need this holiday season, but a cold spell seems to be freezing some peoples’ wallets shut. The bells ...

KAMLOOPS - Another sign that Christmas is fast approaching, the CP Holiday Train rolls into Kamloops this afternoon (December 15). The train, which is scheduled to arrive at 4:45 behind Sandman Centre...

KAMLOOPS - Vancouver City Council has approved a small tax increase to support first responders battling the opioid crisis, but the mayor of Kamloops says it’s not a one size fits all type of so...

KAMLOOPS - It was a feast for the masses. “There’s probably about 30 turkeys that were cooked Tuesday and de-boned.” said retired School District 73 superintendent Karl deBruijn. Nor...

KAMLOOPS - The African country of Rwanda is one of the poorest countries in the world. More than 50 per cent of the population lives in extreme poverty, with a large number relying on agriculture as a...

KAMLOOPS - The cold weather may be more than a little unpleasant for people, but can be downright damaging to your automobile. Al Mulford is the service manager at Zimmer Wheaton GM. He says common co...

KAMLOOPS - Developing World Connections has kicked off its first-ever ‘Making Spirits Bright’ campaign. Every year Developing World Connections sends over 250 volunteers worldwide to re-bu...

KAMLOOPS - At least 200 Kamloops homeowners have a new spot to bring their garbage. Council has authorized an end to garbage collection in certain laneways in the Sagebrush and McDonald Park areas, me...