Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Gilbert brings international experience as new Kamloops Symphony music director
KAMLOOPS - More than a month after Bruce Dunn conducted his final concert as music director of the Kamloops Symphony, the orchestra has introduced his successor. Dina Gilbert was introduced on Wednesd...
Jun 21, 2017
TRU provided $1 million health grant for traditional healing
KAMLOOPS - National Aboriginal Day marked a historic day at Thompson Rivers University that is expected to help First Nations people in Canada and around the world access more traditional healing. TRU...
Jun 21, 2017
Fifth candidate joins Kamloops council race
KAMLOOPS - The unofficial race for two spots expected to open up ahead of a Kamloops council by-election continues to swell. Jennifer Adams became the fifth candidate to announce her intentions to run...
Jun 21, 2017
KSAR's latest search: A name for their newest recruit
KAMLOOPS - KSAR is looking for a name for its newest furry recruit. The seven-week old Yellow Lab just arrived in Kamloops from Saskatoon and he is ready to start training. But first, handler Mike Rit...
Jun 21, 2017
Tk'emlups B&E suspect arrested after aborted swim for freedom
KAMLOOPS - A break-and-enter suspect made a swim for freedom this morning, but didn’t get very far. Kamloops RCMP say a resident of the G & M Trailer Park called police at about 6:00 a.m., r...
Jun 21, 2017
Kamloops newcomers recount journeys to Canada on World Refugee Day
KAMLOOPS - World Refugee Day is recognized on this day every year, but never before have so many people been displaced by violence, persecution, and disaster. According to the United Nations, there ar...
Jun 20, 2017
SSN designates Jacko Lake as heritage site
KAMLOOPS - On March 4th, 2017 the Stk'emlpsemc te Secwepemc Nation announced they unequivocally opposed the proposed KGHM-Ajax Copper and Gold Mine. Their decision came after a long and considered rev...
Jun 20, 2017
Bylaw feels officers are safe enough on Kamloops streets
KAMLOOPS - Days after the city determined bylaw officers should not carry batons, pepper spray, or handcuffs on Kamloops streets, the city’s community safety department addressed council on Tues...
Jun 20, 2017
KGHM-Ajax acknowledges concerns from SLR, feels report is balanced
KAMLOOPS - KGHM-Ajax was not in attendance at Monday night’s meeting, wanting to give the floor entirely to SLR. But the company drafting the Ajax mine project is satisfied with the final report...
Jun 20, 2017
River levels drop; risk remains high
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says there is good news and bad news for the Thompson Rivers through the city. Utility Services Manager Greg Wightman says for now, it appears the flood risk has waned....
Jun 20, 2017
