Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
A&W raising money for MS research through burger sales
KAMLOOPS - A&W is taking on Multiple Sclerosis one burger at a time. Burgers to Beat MS is one of the biggest fundraisers for the MS Society of Canada. Two dollars from every teen burger purchases...
Aug 24, 2017
Kamloops cancer survivor giving back through charity ride
KAMLOOPS - After a long journey through cancer a Kamloops man is about to embark on a journey of a different kind. Chris Brochu is the team captain of the Melanoma Warriors, a group of eight cyclists ...
Aug 24, 2017
Water usage up in Kamloops, not nearing drought levels
KAMLOOPS - It’s been a tale of two summers in the Thompson region with record precipitation in the spring, and the resulting snowmelt that caused much flooding. Now we’re facing drought co...
Aug 24, 2017
Kamloops mayoral contender Holland taking his message to the streets
KAMLOOPS - A fourth contender has filed his nomination papers, and will have his name on the by-election ballot for mayor of Kamloops. He is Stu Holland, a candidate who says he represents working peo...
Aug 24, 2017
City of Kamloops grapples with needle disposal, looks to add bins
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says it is hoping to install dozens more needle disposal bins throughout the city, saying drug users improperly disposing of used needles is an ongoing problem. As it s...
Aug 24, 2017
Highway u-turn leads to serious crash
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a dangerous u-turn led to a serious crash on the Yellowhead Highway on the Tk’emlups Reserve this morning. At about 5:50 a.m., the driver of a northbound Honda Civic attempte...
Aug 24, 2017
Man facing impaired driving charges after North Shore accident
KAMLOOPS - One man taken to hospital after being hit by a pickup truck last night on the North Shore. Staff Sergeant Ed Preto of the RCMP says the pickup was turning left, from 12th onto Tranquille ab...
Aug 24, 2017
Wildfire relief efforts continue as evacuees return home
KAMLOOPS - Fewer evacuees are flowing in and out of the Emergency Reception Centre in Kamloops, and wildfire relief efforts are shifting to help returning residents of communities affected by fires. &...
Aug 23, 2017
2141 steam engine back on tracks starting Thursday evening
KAMLOOPS - Now that the smoke has cleared in kamloops for the time being, the 2141 ‘Spirit of Kamloops’ steam engine will come out of hibernation starting on Thursday evening. The Kamloops...
Aug 23, 2017
Kamloops Art Gallery features work of Lawren Harris, Canada 150 display
KAMLOOPS - The latest exhibition at the Kamloops Art Gallery highlights Canada’s great moments during its 150 years since confederation. The exhibit also paints a real pictures of some of the da...
Aug 23, 2017
