Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Rivers Trail section may close due to erosion
KAMLOOPS - City of Kamloops parks staff are recommending council approve the permanent closure of a section of the Rivers Trail. The portion affected is along the South Thompson River beneath the Yell...
Dec 06, 2015
Investing in the future: Is a university education worth it?
KAMLOOPS - University is an expensive endeavour, it can cost students more than fifteen thousand dollars per year of study and finding a job once you've completed your studies is never a guarantee. A ...
Dec 06, 2015
Special Weather Statement for the Coquihalla
KAMLOOPS - The Coquihalla Highway only had about 10-12 centimetres of snow overnight but a Special Weather Statement remains in effect. Meteorologist Greg Peirce says another storm is expected to roll...
Dec 06, 2015
Santa Shuffle takes over Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - It’s a tradition across Canada: the Santa Shuffle has been part of the Salvation Army’s holiday fundraising campaign for 25 years. For the sixth year, runners from Kamloops took...
Dec 05, 2015
8th annual Shoe Memorial in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - After the murder of her mother, a Kamloops woman was inspired to keep her and other victims memories alive by organizing what’s called the Shoe Memorial. Lynn Schasse has organized th...
Dec 04, 2015
Kamloops reaction to passing of former Premier Bill Bennett
KAMLOOPS - Former Premier of B.C. Bill Bennett died yesterday in Kelowna. He was 83 and had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Bennett succeeded his father W.A.C. Bennett...
Dec 04, 2015
Opposition leader pushing for more energy efficiency
KAMLOOPS - It’s been a year since Ben Giudici and his team at Riverside Energy Systems installed 40 solar panels on the roof of the Campus Activity Centre at TRU, and there have been great resul...
Dec 04, 2015
Small Town Stories: Sun Peaks Resort
SUN PEAKS - Spanning three peaks, and offering nearly 4,300 acres of terrain, Sun Peaks Resort is one of the premier destinations for skiing and snowboarding. It's come a long way from it's humble beg...
Dec 04, 2015
Holiday Counterattack roadblocks on now
KAMLOOPS - Drinking and driving is something the RCMP take seriously every day of the year. However, during the holiday season, police find drunk driving more prevalent. RCMP are preparing to kick off...
Dec 04, 2015
City of Kamloops, CP reach deal on downtown crossings
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops and CP have come to an agreement on the contentious downtown crossings in Kamloops. “CP will stop their east-bound trains west of Second Avenue, so there will be ...
Dec 04, 2015
