Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Thousands of Catholics attend Ordination of Kamloops Bishop
KAMLOOPS - Thousands gathered at the Sandman Centre today, to witness the Installation and Ordination of the new Catholic Bishop in Kamloops. Most Reverened Joseph Nguyen was ordained Thursday afterno...
Aug 25, 2016
Restoration of Kamloops Cenotaph nearing completion
KAMLOOPS - It has stood on Battle Street in Kamloops for nine decades. The Memorial Hill Cenotaph is a constant reminder of the ultimate sacrifice our soldiers have made, and holds the names of those ...
Aug 25, 2016
TRU advising students be cautious after rental scams
KAMLOOPS - International students looking for off-campus housing are being warned by Thompson Rivers University to be aware of possible rental scams. This comes after two students from abroad were nea...
Aug 25, 2016
Former city councillor seeks Kamloops-South Thompson NDP nomination
KAMLOOPS - While the provincial election is still months away, another contender has thrown her name into the mix for the May 2017 election. Former Kamloops City Councillor Nancy Bepple will be seekin...
Aug 25, 2016
A&W teen burgers helping raise funds for MS
KAMLOOPS - A&W restaurants across Canada have been busy making teen burgers as part of the 8th annual Burgers to Beat MS fundraiser, including at seven locations in Kamloops. $1 from every teen bu...
Aug 25, 2016
Teachers in Kamloops to prepare for year of adjustments
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Teachers’ Federation Summer Conference wraps up in Kamloops on Friday, less than two weeks before teachers head to the classroom. Teachers from across the province have been ...
Aug 25, 2016
New headquarters for BCLC could have a familiar location
KAMLOOPS - The head of BCLC says it’s likely the Crown corporation’s new headquarters will end up right beside its current office in downtown Kamloops. But President and CEO Jim Lightbody ...
Aug 25, 2016
Aggravated assault charge laid in cab stabbing
KAMLOOPS - A charge of aggravated assault has been sworn against a 19 year old man accused of stabbing a Kamloops cab driver early yesterday. The charge was sworn against Austin Eyres this afternoon. ...
Aug 25, 2016
Social agencies waiting for affordable housing approval
KAMLOOPS - The homeless problem in Kamloops comes down to a lack of affordable housing. Several agencies across the city are pressing various levels of government to get the funding needed to build th...
Aug 24, 2016
New Life sees changing face of poverty in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Executive Director of New Life Community Kamloops says the face of poverty is definitely changing in the city. Stan Dueck says more and more people coming through the agency’s doo...
Aug 24, 2016
