Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Mini-storage program to be launched for homeless population in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has partnered with the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society to operate a mini-storage program for Kamloops’ homeless population. It’s set to launch April ...
Mar 23, 2018
Kamloops residents rally against Kinder Morgan Pipeline expansion
KAMLOOPS - While protestors opposed to the expansion of the Kinder Morgan Pipeline in Burnaby were being arrested today, there was a less eventful protest held in Kamloops today. Close to 40 peaceful ...
Mar 23, 2018
Tk'emlups reserve fire 'human-caused'
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue has confirmed Wednesday night’s fire on the Tk’emlups reserve was human-caused. Flames from the fire came as close as 40 feet to three residences along Moha...
Mar 23, 2018
Kamloops MLA: NDP shift on LNG should be a wake-up call for Green supporters
KAMLOOPS - It’s gut check time for BC Green supporters. That from Kamloops-North Thompson Liberal MLA Peter Milobar following BC Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver’s comments this week his p...
Mar 23, 2018
Cougar sighting prompts warning from wildlife officials
KAMLOOPS - An update now on the situation involving a cougar in downtown Kamloops Wednesday morning. Reports suggest the cub has been put down because it was too young to fend for itself and wouldn...
Mar 22, 2018
Kamloops father cautioning parents after son was pricked by used needle
KAMLOOPS - With the snow melting and schools on spring break, many kids are heading outside to enjoy their free time. But, a Kamloops father is asking parents to talk to their children about needles b...
Mar 22, 2018
Tick season has arrived
KAMLOOPS - As the snow melts and temperatures rise, ‘ticks’ are starting to become active in the Southern Interior. Most ticks in the region don’t pose a threat to humans, but there&...
Mar 22, 2018
Marijuana manufacturing plant to create 100 jobs in Kamloops once things get rolling
KAMLOOPS - An Alberta-based marijuana grower with plans to set up a manufacturing plant in Kamloops is going to provide a nice boost in employment in the River City Sundial Growers of Olds, Alberta an...
Mar 22, 2018
Top cop brings new leadership to Kamloops detachment
KAMLOOPS - The incoming officer in charge (OIC) of the Kamloops RCMP can’t wait to get started. On Wednesday it was announced Insp. Syd Lecky was hired for the job and will take the place of the...
Mar 22, 2018
One to hospital after collision near Chase
CHASE - A collision between a semi and a small car on the Trans Canada yesterday afternoon caused one person to be taken to hospital with undetermined injuries. Chase RCMP got the call around 1:00 PM....
Mar 22, 2018
