Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Back to school today, as 14,000 students return in School District 73
KAMLOOPS - Over 14,000 students in School District 73 head back to school today. Police will be out in the school zones in full force, and will be handing out tickets to offenders that range from $196...
Sep 5, 2017
Developer demands compensation if KGHM-Ajax mine goes ahead
KAMLOOPS - It could be a long time before a major block of prime development land is utilized if the KGHM-Ajax mine goes ahead. Aberdeen Highlands Development, a major player for years in the Southwes...
Sep 5, 2017
Meteorite probable cause of fireball across the skies Monday night
KAMLOOPS - What appeared to be a possible meteorite flew through the sky over parts of B.C. and Washington State last night. A number of calls to the newsroom here about a flash across the sky just af...
Sep 5, 2017
Recycling centre see huge spike in glass materials since city changes
KAMLOOPS - Five months into the city’s new recycling program, it appears many people are getting the message. In April, the city announced residents will no longer be able to recycle glass or fi...
Sep 3, 2017
No rain in sight for at least the next five days
KAMLOOPS - Those praying for rain while have to pray a little harder. Environment Canada Meteorologist Ross McDonald says the earliest day the city can expect to see rain is Friday and even then it is...
Sep 3, 2017
Firefighters head back to school, extra support brought in
KAMLOOPS - It’s back to the books for many B.C firefighters. Ryan Turcot with the B.C. Wildfire Service says close to 40 per cent of firefighters contracts expired the end of August. He says mos...
Sep 3, 2017
Thick smoke returns to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Thick smoke has returned to Kamloops. The BC Wildfire Service says the smoke is from the Elephant Hill wildfire burning south of Highway 24. In an online statement fire officials says the w...
Sep 3, 2017
Political expert says expect more bold NDP announcements
KAMLOOPS - The NDP government’s decision to remove the tolls on the Port Mann Bridge and most recently offer free tuition to young people in foster care isn’t a surprise for some political...
Sep 2, 2017
Bull's adventure through the city comes to a peaceful end
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops missing bull is back where he belongs. Sort of. Kamloops RCMP Staff Sergeant Robert Daly says the bull that escaped from the B.C. Livestock Yard in Dallas last week was last seen e...
Sep 2, 2017
Driver inattention cause of six-car pileup in Valleyview
KAMLOOPS - Police are reminding drivers to practice extra caution after a six-car pileup in Valleyview Friday. Kamloops RCMP Staff Sergeant Robert Daly says a driver heading east made a sudden stop at...
Sep 2, 2017
