Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Greyhound services at a crawl due to Coquihalla closures
KAMLOOPS - If you’re scheduled to pick up a friend or family member from the Greyhound bus station today, expect a wait. Troy Saul, General Manager of the Greyhound station in Hope, says ongoing...
Feb 11, 2017
Memorial bench for fatal hit-and-run victim hoped to be built by spring
KAMLOOPS - The sudden and unexpected death of 16-year-old Kamloops girl Jennifer Gatey last November came as a terrible shock to everyone in the community. Gatey, a student at South Kamloops Secondary...
Feb 11, 2017
Another chilly, frustrating night for stranded Coquihalla Highway drivers
KAMLOOPS - It was another tough night for travellers on the Coquihalla Highway. Both directions were closed Friday night between Hope and Merritt after numerous transport trucks lost control and spun ...
Feb 11, 2017
Bald eagle escapes from BC Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - A bald eagle receiving care at the BC Wildlife Park has escaped. The juvenile eagle was transported to the wildlife park back in December after being found with a broken wing in Revelstoke....
Feb 10, 2017
City of Kamloops focusing on clearing side streets, flooding potential
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops snow-removal crews have their work cut out for them this weekend with many untouched side streets to clear, where snow has piled up. The main roads are clear thanks to ...
Feb 10, 2017
Kamloops mother succumbs to injuries from Fraser Valley accident
KAMLOOPS - A family spokesman says a freak accident involving a Kamloops family last Sunday has turned tragic. Matt and Anna Grandia were helping at an accident scene Sunday between Hope and Chilliwac...
Feb 10, 2017
Small Town Stories: Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - With three mountains and thousands of acres of skiable terrain, the Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks is a major draw for tourists. However, the community is trying to market itself a...
Feb 10, 2017
Coquihalla now open following 20 hour closure
KAMLOOPS -The Coquihalla Highway is back open this afternoon, though drivers are being asked to keep speeds below 80 kilometers per hour. “We certainly regret having to put this many people thro...
Feb 10, 2017
United Way Campaign going strong in Thompson Nicola Cariboo
KAMLOOPS - Every year, the Thompson Nicola Cariboo branch of the United Way collects and distributes funds to a variety of worthy non-profit organizations throughout the Southern Interior. Thursday ni...
Feb 09, 2017
Ground broken for $30M TRU trades centre
KAMLOOPS - Officials braved the snowy weather and broke ground on the $30 million Industrial Training and Technology Centre at Thompson Rivers University. The new centre will measure 5,344 square metr...
Feb 09, 2017
