Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Star Wars premiere a hit with Kamloops fans
KAMLOOPS - Since it was announced in the fall of 2012, Star Wars fans have been waiting patiently for the sequel trilogy to open in theatres. Today, the first of three new Star Wars films arrived; Epi...
Dec 18, 2015
Info session as Kamloops prepares to welcome Syrian refugees
KAMLOOPS - Residents in Kamloops and surrounding communities were encouraged to have empathy for the Syrian refugees soon to be arriving in B.C. An information session organized by the Kamloops Immigr...
Dec 18, 2015
Fulton field flight offerings to remain stable
KAMLOOPS - While Kelowna’s airport is nixing flights to northern Alberta, officials say there is no plan to do likewise at Fulton Field. Westjet announced this week a direct daily flight from Ke...
Dec 18, 2015
Kamloops lawyer John O'Fee appointed Queen's Counsel
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops lawyer and former city councillor has been given the Queen’s Counsel designation by the provincial justice ministry. John O’Fee is one of 39 lawyers across the provin...
Dec 18, 2015
Kettle campaign seeks extra support, volunteers
KAMLOOPS - The Salvation Army kettle campaign is in it's final push for the 2015 season. Captain Paul Trickett is happy with the campaign’s progress, thanks to the generosity of many residents b...
Dec 18, 2015
Pizza token program proves popular
KAMLOOPS - The owner of Domino’s Pizza in the city has created a simple way to pay it forward, to a family member, friend, stranger or even someone in need. Take a slice out of hunger is a simpl...
Dec 17, 2015
Former sex worker speaks out on Red Umbrella Day
KAMLOOPS - Red Umbrella Day is being marked in Kamloops today as a time to recognize violence against sex trade workers. After working the streets for several years just to get by, a former sex trade ...
Dec 17, 2015
Daycare costs straining family budgets
KAMLOOPS - Kandice Roe knows all too well, the financial strain daycare can have on a parent. “It’s hard, especially as a single parent, so that’s the hardest part for sure is trying...
Dec 17, 2015
Kamloops RCMP seek missing teen Shelby Copping
KAMLOOPS - RCMP continues to look for missing 16 year old Shelby Copping. She was reported missing by her family on November 22, 2015. There are people out there who have had contact with Copping, how...
Dec 17, 2015
Kamloops 13th best city to work in
KAMLOOPS - According to a new report, Fort St. John is once again the best city in B.C. to maintain a work-life balance. For the second year, BC Business has ranked 36 communities in B.C. based on the...
Dec 17, 2015
