Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Marijuana shop zoning regulations sent to public hearing
KAMLOOPS - Proposed bylaw amendments that would bring cannabis sales in Kamloops in line with alcohol sales have been forwarded to a public hearing. The amendments would specify which zones can accomm...
Apr 17, 2018
Wildfire volunteer recognized by province, celebrated by City of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A woman from Kamloops was recognized for her volunteer work during last year’s wildfire season at a ceremony in Victoria Tuesday. Carolynne Miller was one of six Public Safety Lifelin...
Apr 17, 2018
Kamloops council sets tax rates, endorses efforts to drop heavy industry rates
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops council has endorsed its direction on heavy industry taxation, despite a pause in efforts to drop the tax hits for those companies this year. At a meeting this morning, the city se...
Apr 17, 2018
Kamloops sports fields to reopen Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - Good news for sports enthusiasts in Kamloops. The City of Kamloops has announced it will reopen all sports fields in town this afternoon. It follows the city’s decision to close the f...
Apr 17, 2018
RCMP advise cyclists to safeguard their bikes with Garage 529
KAMLOOPS - If you are a long-time bicycle owner, chances are you’ve had one stolen in your lifetime. Kamloops RCMP are promoting a smartphone app they say will help keep your bike in your posses...
Apr 17, 2018
SD73 announces traffic safety improvements for Westmount Elementary School
KAMLOOPS - Traffic safety improvements are coming to Westmount Elementary School. School District 73 announced the changes after sharing the options with the Westmount Parents Advisory Council and sch...
Apr 17, 2018
Sun Peaks celebrates another record-breaking season
SUN PEAKS - This weekend was the final days of the ski and snowboard season at Sun Peaks. The resort celebrated with Tod Mountain Days, a fun two-day spring festival meant to close out the ski season ...
Apr 16, 2018
2018 Y Dream Home Lottery sells out in record time
KAMLOOPS - If you are hoping to get a ticket for this year’s Y Dream Home Lottery, you’re pretty much out of luck. Single tickets for the 22nd annual grand prize Dream Home are completely ...
Apr 16, 2018
RCMP Supt. Mueller among City of Kamloops award recipients
KAMLOOPS - Outgoing RCMP Superintendent Brad Mueller is one of seven local residents who will be honoured by the City of Kamloops at an awards ceremony Monday evening. Six of those people, including M...
Apr 16, 2018
Heavy rainfall prompts sports field closures
KAMLOOPS - Soggy weather has led to the closure of all sports fields in Kamloops. Parks and Civic Facilities Manager Jeff Putnam says parks staff made the call today. “The closure is necessary t...
Apr 16, 2018
