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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Apr 26, 2017
