Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Co-ordinated search planned for missing evacuee in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents are invited to join in the search for a missing wildfire evacuee Monday. 67 year old David Michael Jeff of Williams Lake was one of thousands of residents who fled the ci...
Oct 20, 2017
MP McLeod hounds Morneau on conflict issues, stops short of demanding resignation
OTTAWA - Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod is chiding Finance Minister Bill Morneau for failing to follow through with a commitment to put his significant personal assets in his family company...
Oct 20, 2017
People in Motion helping those with disabilities become confident, independent
KAMLOOPS - It’s math day at People in Motion on the North Shore. Members, who have both physical and mental disabilities, are learning how to count and handle money. “It’s education ...
Oct 19, 2017
Head of Sun Rivers says golf course sale still on track
KAMLOOPS - Rick Siemens, CEO of Sun Rivers Ltd. Partnership, says he wants to set the record straight when it comes to a court case involving one of its companies and the future of its golf course and...
Oct 19, 2017
Kamloops thrift store distributing 'kindness kits' to the homeless, seniors
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops thrift shop has come up with a unique way to help out the city’s homeless and senior populations in need. Second Chances Thrift Store, located on Victoria Street downtown, ...
Oct 19, 2017
Operation Red Nose seeking volunteers in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Operation Red Nose is getting ready to ride again, and this year will be bigger than ever, with 18 nights of service, up from 15 last year. Red Nose plans to provide service on Thursdays th...
Oct 19, 2017
Wildfire smoke in Kamloops had 'significant' impacts on health: report
KAMLOOPS - A new study confirmed what many in Kamloops already suspected: this summer’s wildfire smoke “significantly impacted health and healthy lifestyles.” The report was released...
Oct 19, 2017
TRU researcher McCormick, former Blazer Hirsch honoured for mental health work
KAMLOOPS - A Thompson Rivers University researcher and a former Kamloops Blazer are among 150 Canadians who have been recognized for their work promoting mental health causes. The Centre for Addiction...
Oct 19, 2017
User groups quick to suggest uses for old McArthur Island golf course
KAMLOOPS - A day after the city regained possession of the McArthur Island golf course, multiple user groups have already come forward with suggestions on what the parks department should do with the ...
Oct 18, 2017
2018 B.C. Winter Games organizing committee pushing for volunteers
KAMLOOPS - It was nearly 40 years ago when the first B.C. Winter Games were held in Kamloops. It’s an event many believe started the city down the path of becoming the Tournament Capital of Cana...
Oct 18, 2017
