Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Christmas Amalgamated opens, needs volunteers for another holiday season
KAMLOOPS - An organization that has brought joy to children and families for the last 40 years has opened its doors for another year. Launched by Sally Whitson, Christmas Amalgamated ensures Kamloops ...
Nov 13, 2017
Kamloops enjoys above seasonal temperatures
KAMLOOPS - The sub-zero burst of chilly, snowy weather that arrived in Kamloops earlier this month is nothing but a distant memory. “We’re sitting at around 11 degrees right now,” sa...
Nov 13, 2017
Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection begins in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Shoebox collections for Operation Christmas Child are taking place this week. The Samaritan’s Purse program encourages people to fill boxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene ite...
Nov 13, 2017
Kamloops Walmart evacuated after online threat
KAMLOOPS - Update: Walmart in Kamloops has reopened following this afternoon’s online threat. The threat was made on a public website prompting Walmart and police to evacuate customers and emplo...
Nov 13, 2017
Kamloops MLA says cancelling Site C would result in 10% hydro rate hike
KAMLOOPS - As NDP cabinet ministers descend on the Peace region this week consulting on the future of Site C, Kamloops-North Thompson Liberal MLA Peter Milobar is urging the government to push forward...
Nov 13, 2017
Missing Kamloops woman located
KAMLOOPS - UPDATED: RCMP say this missing person has been located. EARLIER: RCMP are looking for help in locating a missing female. 21-year old Shayna Jean Bridge last had contact with her family Sept...
Nov 13, 2017
Relief could be coming to Kamloops gas prices
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops hefty gas prices could see a drop later this week. Prices are as high as $1.35 at some stations around the city. Gas Buddy Senior Petroleum Analyst Dan McTeague says the sky-high p...
Nov 12, 2017
School District not opposed to ditching letter grades
KAMLOOPS - A School District 73 official says she welcomes the discussion of ditching grades in Kamloops classrooms. Earlier this month Prince George Secondary School announced grade seven to nine stu...
Nov 12, 2017
Kamloops gathers at Riverside Park to remember
KAMLOOPS - 100 years ago, minus one day, the Canadian Corps captured the remaining high ground north of the Belgian village of Passchendaele from the German forces. While the number of casualties for ...
Nov 11, 2017
City Councillor wants to see higher parking fees on Victoria Street
KAMLOOPS - City Councillor Denis Walsh would like to see parking prices increased along Victoria Street. While Walsh doesn’t believe the downtown has a parking shortage issue, he says increasing...
Nov 11, 2017
