Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
NWT premier Cochrane, Paralympic record-holder Stewart among TRU Distinguished Alumni
KAMLOOPS - For the first time in three years, Thompson Rivers University is honouring a group of distinguished alumni.While the Distinguished Alumni Awards began as an annual tradition in 1995, the pr...
Nov 20, 2023
Renowned speaker to address addiction and support at TRU event Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - This is National Addiction Awareness Week and Thompson Rivers University is hosting a renowned speaker in an effort to help local residents support those dealing with substance use. Guy Fel...
James Peters Nov 20, 2023
Forestry open house seeks community feedback
CLEARWATER - The Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation (WGCFC) will be holding a Community Forest Input Session tomorrow (Nov. 20). The goal is to share updates with the public regarding current and...
James Peters Nov 19, 2023
Crash closes southbound lanes of Coquihalla - detour established
[UPDATE 12:40 P.M.]: DriveBC say the highway has fully reopened to southbound traffic at the Zopkios Brake Check.CHILLIWACK - DriveBC is reporting the closure of southbound lanes on the Coquihalla Hig...
Silvia Senna Nov 19, 2023
Ashcroft RCMP run contest to find a name for their new police vehicle
ASHCROFT - Ashcroft RCMP are asking the help of a local youth to name the newest addition to the detachment."In October, 2023, Ashcroft RCMP became the proud owners of a shiny new Ford pickup. For now...
Nov 18, 2023
Public meeting scheduled to seek accountability after 'Shuswap Firestorm'
CELISTA - As part of efforts to seek accountability and address concerns after a wildfire devastated the North Shuswap, Aread F Director Jay Simpson has scheduled a public meeting for November 23 at 7...
Nov 18, 2023
City of Kamloops is seeking feedback on Active Transportation Plan
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is seeking feedback on an update to the Active Transportation component of the Transportation Master Plan, after increased interest in active transportation. Residents ...
Silvia Senna Nov 18, 2023
TRU Williams Lake invites people to thought-provoking Indigenous exhibit
WILLIAMS LAKE - Thompson Rivers University Williams Lake is welcoming the Witness Blanket to campus - a nationally recognized art installation. The exhibit, developed by the Canadian Museum for Human ...
Silvia Senna Nov 18, 2023
New Kamloops recycling program an effort to reduce the number of books in the landfill
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has launched a new book recycling program. The new initiative provides residents with two dedicated sports to drop off their old books and textbooks, which cannot be ac...
Nov 17, 2023
First chairs to spin Saturday at Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Sun Peaks is set to open Saturday (Nov. 17), making it the first ski hill in the province to open for this winter season. Snow machines are blowing, but the mountain doesn't have a f...
Nov 17, 2023
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