Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Coroners Service identifies body found at Kamloops Lake
KAMLOOPS - The BC Coroners Service has identified the man whose body was found on the shore of Kamloops Lake on July 2. Darin James Derkson, 49, of no fixed address is believed to have entered the lak...
Kayla Derkach Aug 10, 2016

Sun Peaks hopes to benefit from Whistler-Blackcomb sale
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Sun Peaks Resort is optimistic it’ll benefit from the $1.4 billion sale of Whistler-Blackcomb to American-based company Vail Resorts. Sun Peaks mayor Al Raine is looking forwar...
Kayla Derkach Aug 09, 2016

Sun Peaks council approves townhouse complex
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - As Sun Peaks becomes a more attractive place to live and work, demand for housing is exceeding supply, and the resort municipality is trying to find ways to keep up. At today’s...
Kayla Derkach Aug 09, 2016

Kamloops Art Gallery announces Jann Bailey Legacy Fund
KAMLOOPS - If it wasn't for Jann Bailey, it's entirely possible the Kamloops Art Gallery would not exist today, at least not in it's current form. After Jann passed away last October, the staff at the...
Kayla Derkach Aug 09, 2016

Kamloops man goes to great heights for wedding proposal
KAMLOOPS - It was just another Friday afternoon for most employees in Downtown Kamloops, including Kelsey O’Bray, a Lawyer at HMZ Law. Little did Kelsey know, a three hour meeting late in the af...
Kayla Derkach Aug 09, 2016

Kamloops Airport passenger traffic down
KAMLOOPS - The continued fall off of the Northern Alberta market continues to create a hit in traffic at Kamloops airport. Airport Manager Fred Legace says traffic dropped off by 7.7 percent last mont...
Kayla Derkach Aug 09, 2016

Life-changing camp for Kamloops boy battling Crohn's Disease
KAMLOOPS - It’s a serious inflammatory disorder of the intenstine, making it exruciating to sometimes eat or go to the bathroom. Canada has among the highest rate of Crohn’s Disease in the...
Kayla Derkach Aug 08, 2016

Owner of abandoned vehicle found deceased in Kamloops Lake
KAMLOOPS - A sad update to a search for the owner of an abandoned vehicle near Savona. Initially Kamloops RCMP were notified of a vehicle left near the Dump Road on July 31st, and after two days of se...
Kayla Derkach Aug 08, 2016

Small aircraft crashes on landing at Kamloops airport
KAMLOOPS - A light plane arriving at Kamloops airport this morning created some issues for airport officials. Airport Manager Fred Legace says it happened when the plane touched down, “one of hi...
Kayla Derkach Aug 08, 2016

Kamloops RCMP catch alleged mail thief
KAMLOOPS - A man who was caught red handed on security camera allegedly stealing mail from a North Kamloops apartment building has been arrested. Police say a 24-year-old man was taken into custody wi...
Kayla Derkach Aug 08, 2016

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With B.C. moving to end the time change, do you prefer permanent Daylight Savings Time, permanent Standard Time, or the status quo?
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