Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
False alarm suspected in report of downed hang glider
KAMLOOPS - A report last night of a possible downed hang glider appears to have been a false alarm. Or at least, searchers have been unable to find any trace of a downed glider. Kamloops Fire and Resc...
Sep 09, 2016
Cavers, Hines seek to carry the Green banner in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A second member of Kamloops council is declaring his provincial aspirations. Donovan Cavers announced this morning he is putting his name forward in Kamloops-South Thompson, under the BC Gr...
Sep 08, 2016
Starting the conversation on International Suicide Awareness Day
KAMLOOPS - While International Suicide Awareness Day is on Saturday, the conversation around this sensitive topic is starting early in Kamloops. An awareness event is happening tonight, Sep 8, at the ...
Sep 08, 2016
Man accused in Creep Catcher sting in Kamloops speaks out
KAMLOOPS - The man caught in the middle of a Kamloops Creep Catchers’ video says he was the innocent victim of a set-up. Don Andrews is seen in a video at Riverside Park, approached by volunteer...
Sep 08, 2016
Life saving device installed at BC Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - A new addition to the BC Wildlife Park could save lives. The Heart and Stroke Foundation has donated an Automatic External Defibrillator to the railway station at the park. In addition to t...
Sep 08, 2016
Kamloops RCMP locate missing 25-year-old
UPDATED: Kara-Lee has been located EARLIER STORY: KAMLOOPS - Police are asking for public assistance in locating a missing 25-year-old female. Kara-Lee Healy is from Calgary but was last seen in Kamlo...
Sep 08, 2016
IH approves new residential care beds for Kamloops, Salmon Arm
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health has approved 243 new residential care beds, including dozens for Kamloops. According to a news release, Kamloops will receive 48 new beds, with their locations to be determi...
Sep 08, 2016
Rapid Cool donates air conditioning units
KAMLOOPS - The Y Women’s Shelter in Kamloops can ensure clients using their building will be comfortable in both winter and summer. The shelter got a generous donation on Thursday afternoon from...
Sep 08, 2016
Kamloops mayor won't pay for by-election if needed
KAMLOOPS - The BC Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says if a by-election is required to fill a Kamloops council vacancy created by Peter Milobar, it’s Milobar who should foot the co...
Sep 07, 2016
Tiny home construction nears completion
KAMLOOPS - A local woman’s tiny home is nearing completion, but creating the miniature living space has been no small task. Melanie Hewer has already sold her three-story home with plans to live...
Sep 07, 2016
