Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Dew Drop wildfire partially contained, size downgraded
KAMLOOPS - BC Wildfire Service officials have downgraded the size of the Dew Drop wildfire west of Kamloops. As of this morning, the blaze is listed at 156 hectares, down from the highest estimate of ...
Jun 28, 2017
Delays expected on the Coquihalla for the long weekend
HOPE, B.C. - The BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is warning long weekend travellers to expect major delays on the Coquihalla Highway. The delays will be caused by construction project...
Jun 28, 2017
Two more candidates come forward for Kamloops council by-election
KAMLOOPS - Two more candidates have announced their intentions to run for Kamloops council in the September 30 by-election. Sadie Hunter is a director of development at Thompson Rivers University, and...
Jun 28, 2017
Kamloops pay rates in line with other municipalities, says city CAO
KAMLOOPS - The city’s chief administrative officer says the recently released salaries of city directors, managers and unionized employees, are in line with other B.C. municipalities. In 2016, t...
Jun 27, 2017
Tournament Capital Centre fieldhouse closed for track renovation
KAMLOOPS - Just over 10 years ago, the Tournament Capital Centre officially opened. Since then, thousands of Kamloops residents, and visitors alike have passed through the doors of the facility. After...
Jun 27, 2017
'Harold' makes himself at home in Barnhartvale
KAMLOOPS - A brown bear Barnhartvale residents call their neighbourhood mascot was out again today. Harold, so named by the Barnhartvale Neighbourhood Watch Facebook page, has been a semi-regular visi...
Jun 27, 2017
Firefighters struggle to control Dew Drop Trail fire west of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service is trying to regain control of a fire in Lac Du Bois Provincial Park. The fire was first discovered as a small wildfire on June 16 and was taken over as a controlled...
Jun 27, 2017
Former Daily News building to be demolished in mid-to-late July
KAMLOOPS - After sitting empty for more three years, the former Kamloops Daily News building will be demolished for good in a few weeks. Council voted 5-2 in favour of awarding the $498,000 contract t...
Jun 27, 2017
Kamloops by-election set for Saturday, September 30
Kamloops voters will go to the polls on Saturday, September 30. That’s the date council set this afternoon for a by-election to replace Mayor Peter Milobar and two council positions. Councillor ...
Jun 27, 2017
Venture Kamloops keeping close eye on retail sector pending Sears closure
KAMLOOPS - A week after Sears Canada filed for bankrupcy and announced the closure of 59 stores, including the one at Aberdeen Mall, Venture Kamloops is keeping a close eye now on the retail sector in...
Jun 27, 2017
