Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

TRU introduces three new Canada Research Chairs
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University has prioritized strengthening its research capacity, and today introduced three new Canada Research Chairs. The three women are experts in their respective fields...
Kayla Derkach Dec 06, 2016

RCMP CounterAttack in full force
KAMLOOPS - Tis the season to drink and be merry. With many people likely to get out and enjoy an extra glass of merlot or beer this holiday season, Kamloops RCMP is reminding drivers that they too wil...
Kayla Derkach Dec 06, 2016

Canada Post workers relieved with ratification
KAMLOOPS - The local president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers is relieved that an agreement reached in the summer has finally been ratified by members. 1st Vice-President of the CUPW Local 75...
Kayla Derkach Dec 06, 2016

Kamloops Fire Rescue has seen success with naloxone kits
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue spent Tuesday afternoon in front of City Council, unveiling its strategic plan through until 2020, outlining areas the department can improve upon to make best use of i...
Kayla Derkach Dec 06, 2016

Extra church services added to heal Christmas blues
KAMLOOPS - While Christmas is a happy time for many of us, for others it can be one of the loneliest and most depressing times of the year. Starting Wednesday, Kamloops United Church is one of three c...
Kayla Derkach Dec 06, 2016

Former Tk'emlups chief in hot water over Instagram photo
GATINEAU, QUE. - The B.C. regional chief for the Assembly of First Nations has resigned as head of the assembly’s missing and murdered women portfolio after posting a picture with sexual underto...
Kayla Derkach Dec 06, 2016

Extra homeless shelters added as city grapples with cold snap
KAMLOOPS - If it feels especially cold in Kamloops today, that’s because it is. Environment Canada says an arctic airmass is currently sweeping across the province, bringing with it very frigid ...
Kayla Derkach Dec 05, 2016

Kamloops Blazers teddy toss tradition for local fans
KAMLOOPS - It’s become a tradition in rinks around the world, and even happens as far away as Australia – the teddy bear toss is a staple for many hockey teams, who enjoy giving back to th...
Kayla Derkach Dec 05, 2016

After a few tense moments, cargo plane lands safely at Kamloops Airport
KAMLOOPS - Everything is business as usual at Kamloops Airport after a few tense moments for emergency responders. Kamloops Fire Rescue crews were called to the airport just after 9:00 a.m. after an i...
Kayla Derkach Dec 05, 2016

Missing hunter found safe and sound
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Search and Rescue say a missing hunter has been found safe and sound. KSAR crews spent the night searching in minus 15 temperatures looking for the man. KSAR spokesman Alan Hobler ...
Kayla Derkach Dec 05, 2016

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