Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Funding for new teachers a step in the right direction: Kamloops educators
KAMLOOPS - Education Minister Mike Bernier’s $50 million funding announcement for the immediate hire of 1,100 teachers across the province is being considered a good first step to resolving clas...
Jan 06, 2017
It might be too late to get a fair softwood deal: MP McLeod
Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod says she believes the Trudeau government’s window to negotiate a fair softwood lumber deal with the United States has closed. “I hate to think it,...
Jan 06, 2017
Pipe break affects West End residents
KAMLOOPS - A water main break is impacting scores of residents in the West End area of Kamloops, around West Battle Street and Boundary Road. City of Kamloops Utility Services Manager Greg Wightman sa...
Jan 06, 2017
Maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle best cure for winter blues
KAMLOOPS - While receiving as little as eight hours of sunlight in the winter can be tough for many in the city, it can be even harder for those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. ‘SAD&...
Jan 06, 2017
Kamloops overdose prevention sites saving lives
KAMLOOPS - There were 31-fentayl-related overdoses in Kamloops last year. That number could have increased but the Ask Wellness overdose prevention sites have saved four lives since opening three week...
Jan 05, 2017
Kamloops RCMP identify homicide victim
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have released the name of the homicide victim from December 30th in Kamloops. 42-year-old Sean Dunn succumbed to his injuries after an early morning fight near the 400 block of Tranqui...
Jan 05, 2017
Kamloops seniors homes take precautions following flu outbreak
KAMLOOPS - Preventative measures are being taken at Kamloops senior homes after an outbreak of influenza. Billie Askeland is a brio team leader at Berwick on the Park. She says residents who have come...
Jan 05, 2017
Tire thieves prompt police warning
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are urging truck owners to keep an eye on their tires. Corporal Jodi Shelkie says there have been a number of thefts of truck tires recently. She says there have been eight thefts of t...
Jan 05, 2017
New Life Community looks for help during cold weather
KAMLOOPS - In the midst of another cold snap New Life Community is issuing an emergency appeal for donations. Executive Director Stan Dueck says being open 24/7 has put some strain on the Outreach Cen...
Jan 05, 2017
Fire crews quickly stamp out small fire at Domtar
KAMLOOPS - Fire crews braved the extreme cold and icy conditiions last night to put out a small fire at the Domtar mill at Mission Flats. KFR were called to the scene about 8:45 last night, to assist ...
Jan 05, 2017
