Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops agency encouraging employers to hire people with disabilities
KAMLOOPS - The employment placement organization, Open Door Group is hoping more Kamloops businesses will be inclined to hire people with disabilities. The agency just finished its celebration of Disa...
Oct 07, 2016
Kamloops woman proves Down syndrome is no barrier to employment
KAMLOOPS - An incredible young woman with Down syndrome is proving people with differences deserve the same opportunities as everyone else. Dominique Baird is a ray of sunshine for the guests of the K...
Oct 07, 2016
RCMP help man on downtown roof
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a man who caused a stir in the city’s downtown this afternoon is safe. The man was reported on the roof of a building in the 300-block of Victoria Street, and witnes...
Oct 07, 2016
Kamloops restaurant warning others about simple scam
KAMLOOPS - Employees at Frick and Frack Taphouse downtown say they want to warn other Kamloops eateries after they were taken by a clever scammer earlier this week. Front of House Manager Amber Ayres ...
Oct 07, 2016
ASK Wellness "Walk With Us" honours memories
KAMLOOPS - Today, the Aids Society of Kamloops held it's annual Walk With Us event. The walk is an opportunity for the society to show support for those in the community living with HIV and AIDs, as w...
Oct 07, 2016
Save-On-Foods starts sale of B.C. wine in Sahali store
KAMLOOPS - After a turbulent back-and-forth with Kamloops city hall, Save-On-Foods has finally opened its wine section at its Sahali store. The grocery giant had a hard time getting a variance to allo...
Oct 07, 2016
Two medical clinics coming to North Shore
KAMLOOPS - The Health Ministry and Interior Health announced on Thursday that two new health centres will open on the North Shore in the New Year, including one at Northhills Mall. Interior Health pla...
Oct 06, 2016
Union accuses Highland Valley Copper of "mean-spirited threat"
KAMLOOPS - The United Steelworkers says Teck Resources-owned Highland Valley Copper has hit below the belt. The two sides are involved in a bitter bargaining battle, and now USW Local 7619 President K...
Oct 06, 2016
NDP candidate seeks solution to affordable housing crisis
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-North Thompson NDP candidate Barb Nederpel participated in a round table forum Thursday, Oct. 6, to discuss a lack of affordable housing in the community. The conversation was atte...
Oct 06, 2016
Starbucks saturation: coffee shop building 11th location in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - If you’re a Starbucks fan- it’s just what the doctor ordered. The City of Kamloops has confirmed the ubiquitous coffee chain will be opening a new location at the corner of McGi...
Oct 06, 2016
