Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Hospice fundraisers
KAMLOOPS - As the end of the year draws to a close, the Kamloops Hospice is also reaching out to the public to help raise much needed funds. The Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice relies heavily on c...
Dec 03, 2015
Hockey Day in Canada to offer variety of entertainment
KAMLOOPS - The two-month countdown to Hockey Day in Canada is on. In 62 days, the spotlight will shine on Kamloops for four days of hockey and fun for families. Watch above: Event schedule unveiled Th...
Dec 03, 2015
Government outlines Kamloops plan for Syrian refugees
KAMLOOPS - Between 100 and 150 government-funded Syrian refugees could soon be arriving in Kamloops. The province is expected to take in 3,700 refugees, most of whom will settle in the Lower Mainland....
Dec 03, 2015
Genome B.C. commits thousands to TRU
KAMLOOPS - Genome BC has committed $250,000 dollars for a new opportunity at Thompson Rivers University. The money will help create a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Industrial Resea...
Dec 03, 2015
Injured Mountie eyes return to work in 2016
KAMLOOPS - A Mountie who was shot and critically injured one year ago is celebrating life today. On December 3rd, 2014, in the early morning hours, Corporal Jean-Ren Michaud was conducting a routine t...
Dec 03, 2015
Kamloops Cooper's Foods stores to undergo name change
KAMLOOPS - Cooper’s Foods, which began in Kamloops 48 years ago, will vanish next February. That’s when the Overwaitea Food Group will change all Kamloops Cooper’s locations to Save-...
Dec 03, 2015
RCMP Seek missing 16-year-old
KAMLOOPS - RCMP would like your help tracking down a missing teenager. 16-year-old Shelby Copping was reported missing by her family on November 22nd. Kamloops RCMP Corporal Cheryl Bush says police do...
Dec 03, 2015
Snowfall warning on Interior highways
KAMLOOPS - The weather is back in the news this morning. A big dump of snow is forecast for the Rogers Pass and North Columbia today and tonight. Up to 30 centimeters of snow could fall by tomorrow mo...
Dec 03, 2015
Kamloops still waiting to join MMBC recycling program
KAMLOOPS - Most residents face a $17 increase to their curbside recycling fee for next year, that brings their total bill to $50 on average per household. That bill could be much closer to zero had th...
Dec 02, 2015
Concern as homeless numbers continue to rise
KAMLOOPS - There is more evidence tonight of Kamloops’ growing homeless population. November was an extremely busy month for shelters in the city which have been forced to run at or over capacit...
Dec 02, 2015
