Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Downtown Kamloops motel to become supportive housing
KAMLOOPS - The province is helping a local social agency buy a downtown Kamloops motel to turn it into supportive housing. Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone announced a $2.5 million investment in...
Dec 16, 2016
Coroners Service sounds warning after three cold-related deaths
KAMLOOPS - The BC Coroners Service has a rare warning to BC residents about the recent cold snap. Spokesperson Barb McLintock says three people have died in the course of the past two weeks, with thei...
Dec 16, 2016
CP Holiday Train lights up Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Hundreds of people turned out to see the CP Holiday Train as it rolled into Kamloops late yesterday afternoon (Dec. 15). They provided plenty of donations for the Kamloops Food Bank, while ...
Dec 16, 2016
Cold conditions: ensure your car is properly cared for
KAMLOOPS - It’s a good time to be a tow truck driver. With daytime highs still struggling to get above -13 in Kamloops, Don’s Auto Towing says business is better than ever. “Anytime ...
Dec 16, 2016
Kamloops cold snap heats up travel sales
KAMLOOPS - If Kamloops cold weather has you thinking of planning a trip to Mexico or Hawaii, you’re not alone. According to Travelwise Travel & Cruise Centre agents, December demand is busie...
Dec 15, 2016
Kamloops firefighters union ratifies agreement with city
KAMLOOPS - Members of the local firefighters union have voted in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement with the city. Local 913 of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) took th...
Dec 15, 2016
Keeping Christmas decorations festive not fiery
KAMLOOPS - Lights are being strung, halls are getting decked, and many families are picking out their Christmas trees. These things make a home feel festive for the holidays, but they can also increas...
Dec 15, 2016
Donations down for Salvation Army Kettle Campaign
KAMLOOPS - The Salvation Army is busy raising funds and collecting food items for people in need this holiday season, but a cold spell seems to be freezing some peoples’ wallets shut. The bells ...
Dec 15, 2016
CP Holiday Train rolls into Kamloops this afternoon
KAMLOOPS - Another sign that Christmas is fast approaching, the CP Holiday Train rolls into Kamloops this afternoon (December 15). The train, which is scheduled to arrive at 4:45 behind Sandman Centre...
Dec 15, 2016
Kamloops Mayor says tax hike to fight opioid crisis not yet necessary
KAMLOOPS - Vancouver City Council has approved a small tax increase to support first responders battling the opioid crisis, but the mayor of Kamloops says it’s not a one size fits all type of so...
Dec 14, 2016
