Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Multicultural Society President 'shocked' over Quebec face-cover ban
KAMLOOPS - The President of Kamloops Multicultural Society says he was shocked by Quebec’s decision earlier this week to ban Muslim women from wearing a niqab or burqa while riding public transi...
Oct 21, 2017
Naturalist club wants to turn McArthur Island golf course into outdoor learning space
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Naturalist Club wants to turn the McArthur Island golf course into a different kind of ‘green.’ Earlier this week the course’s operator announced he wouldn...
Oct 21, 2017
Kindness Kits helping city's less fortunate stay warm this winter
KAMLOOPS - Staying warm at this time of year is a luxury many of us take for granted. With overnight lows now dipping close to the freezing mark, it’s easy enough to put on a few extra layers an...
Oct 20, 2017
Halloween Ghost Train on track tonight, promises plenty of scares and fun
KAMLOOPS - There’s bound to be plenty of screams and family fun as the Kamloops Ghost Train 2141 gets rolling tonight. This year’s ghost train tells the story of a steam locomotive that di...
Oct 20, 2017
Boys & Girls Club of Kamloops benefits from Gleaning Abundance Project
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Valley is rich with local food, from ranches and farms to community gardens and fruit trees. The Gleaning Abundance Program has been operating for several years in the city, pi...
Oct 20, 2017
Mayor Christian proposes amalgamation of law enforcement committees
KAMLOOPS - Newly-coronated Mayor Ken Christian is already putting his stamp on City of Kamloops operations. Christian is proposing an amalgamation of the city’s Police Committee and Co-ordinated...
Oct 20, 2017
Startup Kamloops wins national award
KAMLOOPS - A major honour for Startup Kamloops. The local network that brings together entrepreneurs, resources, and the organizations that support them won Startup Canada’s Community of the Yea...
Oct 20, 2017
Three volunteer fire departments receive generous donation from Lions Clubs
KAMLOOPS - This summer’s historic wildfire season in B.C. was devastating. More than 1.2 million hectares burned across the province. Within the TNRD, 215 structures were destroyed, including th...
Oct 20, 2017
Kamloops man brought back to life following bureaucratic mix-up
KAMLOOPS - A happy ending to an extremely frustrating week for a Kamloops man. 65 year old Bryan Kupiak has been brought back to life after being declared dead by the federal government. His nightmare...
Oct 20, 2017
Kamloops RCMP teams up with local restaurant to support Special Olympics
KAMLOOPS - If you plan on dining out at Red Robins in the Summit Shopping Centre Saturday night don’t be surprised if a Kamloops RCMP member brings you your order. Mounties, BC Corrections offic...
Oct 20, 2017
