Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Chamber of Commerce head 'positive' about minimum wage hike
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce has reacted favourably to the B.C. government’s decision Thursday to increase the minimum wage. “Our initial reaction is actually one of positiv...
Feb 8, 2018
Coquihalla Highway southbound at Inks Lake reopens following vehicle incident
KAMLOOPS - Update: The southbound lane has reopened at Exit 355, Inks Lake. Earlier: Heading south out of Kamloops? Think again. According to Drive BC a vehicle incident has closed the Coquihalla High...
Feb 8, 2018
Mayor Christian pushing for comprehensive services at affordable housing units
KAMLOOPS - The mayor of Kamloops wants assurances there will be the appropriate amount of services provided for the 104 affordable modular housing units that are expected to be finished this fall. The...
Feb 8, 2018
Search intensifies for missing Kamloops woman
KAMLOOPS - The mystery concerning the whereabouts of a Kamloops woman is deepening. 62 year old Thelma Vaughan’s car was found yesterday morning, parked along East Shuswap Road not far from the ...
Feb 8, 2018
Three vehicles involved in scary morning crash on Highway 5A
KAMLOOPS - Highway 5A in Aberdeen is back open after a frightening crash this morning. Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says at about 8:00 a.m., a southbound pickup heading up the hill lost control on ...
Feb 8, 2018
'I can't believe we're being targeted' Kamloops wineries weigh in on Alberta ban
KAMLOOPS - The wine war between B.C. and Alberta is starting to hit Kamloops-area wine producers where it hurts most - in the pocketbook. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said the B.C. wine ban will rema...
Feb 7, 2018
Search underway for missing Kamloops woman
KAMLOOPS - An urgent search has been launched for a missing woman whose car was found east of Kamloops this morning. The car, belonging to 62 year old Thelma Vaughan, has been sitting near Lafarge Bri...
Feb 7, 2018
City councillor touts UBCM recommendations to improve housing affordability
KAMLOOPS - After the Union of B.C. Municipalities announced 32 recommendations designed to ease the housing affordability crisis around the province, a Kamloops city councillor who’s involved in...
Feb 7, 2018
TRU student wins award for invasive species work
KAMLOOPS - A Thompson Rivers University student has been honoured for his work in tackling invasive species. Fourth year student Dustin Melan in the Bachelor of Natural Resources Sciences program has ...
Feb 7, 2018
BC Flood & Fire Review visits Cache Creek
CACHE CREEK, BC - On Tuesday afternoon in Cache Creek, dozens of residents visited the BC Flood and Wildfire Review open house, held at the Cache Creek Community Hall. The event was an opportunity for...
Feb 7, 2018
