Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Dangers of gum disease focus of Oral Health Month
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - With April Oral Health Month, dentists are spreading awareness of the importance of regular cleanings and oral care to prevent gum disease. According to Kamloops Periodontist Dr. Pree...
Kayla Derkach Apr 28, 2017

New poll suggests Milobar primed to win Kamloops-North Thompson
KAMLOOPS - Polling results released by the Kamloops Voters Society today suggest Kamloops-North Thompson will elect BC Liberal Peter Milobar on May 9. KVS commissioned Vancouver-based Justason Market ...
Kayla Derkach Apr 28, 2017

One in hospital after accident in Barnhartvale Thursday night
KAMLOOPS - One person taken to hospital with serious injuries following an accident last night in the 5900 block Barnhartvale Road. Emergency crews were on scene for over an hour dealing with the inci...
Kayla Derkach Apr 28, 2017

Nine homes evacuated; state of emergency declared
KAMLOOPS - Twenty-two Kamloops residents remain out of their homes at this hour after sloughing of a nearby hillside past Rayleigh has made for slope instability. The city declared the local state of ...
Kayla Derkach Apr 27, 2017

Kamloops welcoming two new doctors to family practice
KAMLOOPS - A month after closing its walk-in clinic, the Norkam Healthcare Centre is getting a boost. The Ministry of Health has approved the centre as the recipient of two new Practice Ready Assessme...
Kayla Derkach Apr 27, 2017

Kamloops SPCA needing $370,000 more for new shelter
KAMLOOPS - The SPCA in Kamloops has started to draw up the plans for a new shelter that’s expected to break ground in August. The Kamloops branch of the SPCA has been in the building, which pred...
Kayla Derkach Apr 27, 2017

Kamloops candidate profiles: BC Liberals' Stone and Milobar
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Liberals have two seasoned politicians in the race for MLA. One is facing his second provincial election, while the other has successfully run for municipal government multiple tim...
Kayla Derkach Apr 27, 2017

Police apprehend prohibited driver with 8 arrest warrants
KAMLOOPS - A 28-year-old man is facing multiple charges after fleeing from police during a traffic stop. The Kamloops RCMP Traffic Section, Canadian Pacific Railway Police, and the Commercial Vehicle ...
Kayla Derkach Apr 27, 2017

New Kamloops rail terminal open for business
KAMLOOPS - A Manitoba company says it has officially opened its rail terminal on Mission Flats Road. Cando Rail Services announced its purchase of the former Weyerhaeuser sawmill property on Mission F...
Kayla Derkach Apr 27, 2017

New fire chief Adams feels his vision for future will serve KFR well
KAMLOOPS - The new chief of Kamloops Fire Rescue Mike Adams says he’s privileged and honoured to be taking over the top job after Dale McLean retired in December. Adams had been filling in as in...
Kayla Derkach Apr 26, 2017

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