Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Policy review may mean BC Coroners Service will release fewer identities
KAMLOOPS - A policy review at the BC Coroners Service may have a major impact on the way information on deaths in the community is conveyed to the public. Word of the policy shift came in response to ...
Mar 21, 2017
Multi-million dollar expansion announced at Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Sun Peaks Resort is pumping millions of dollars into growing a pair of its facilities. The resort announced this morning it will double the size of its mid-mountain Sunburst Lodge, a...
Mar 21, 2017
Chemical scare at TRU science building
KAMLOOPS - A Thompson Rivers University science student is recovering after being exposed to a dangerous chemical. Kamloops Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance paramedics rushed to the lab just after 3:30 th...
Mar 20, 2017
Kamloops Strong Kids Campaign raises over $36,000
KAMLOOPS - The 2017 Kamloops Y Strong Kids Campaign wrapped up this morning (March 20) at the Downtown location of the YMCA. Eight corporate teams participated in this year’s challenge – w...
Mar 20, 2017
More seniors beds approved for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health has announced it has awarded a 48-bed development contract that will result in an expansion to The Hamlets in Westsyde. The contract was awarded to H&H Total Care Servic...
Mar 20, 2017
CP Rail responds to small derailment in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - CP Rail says a small derailment in its downtown Kamloops yard Sunday was caused by a “yard assignment.” In an email, Media Relations Spokesperson Salem Woodrow says three cars d...
Mar 20, 2017
Kamloops pizza joint robber makes his own change
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are looking for assistance from the public after a Kamloops pizzeria was robbed at knifepoint over the weekend. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says on Saturday afternoon at about 1:00 p.m., a man e...
Mar 20, 2017
Kamloops Search and Rescue practice new search skills
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Kamloops Search and Rescue expanded its skill-set this weekend. Close to 20 newer members took part in a tracking exercise along Mission Flats Saturday where they learned ways to spot...
Mar 19, 2017
Monument honouring Chinese-Canadians unveiled in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A monument recognizing Chinese-Canadians contributions to B.C was unveiled Saturday afternoon. Liberal party members, Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar and various community members and resident...
Mar 18, 2017
Changing preference and price possible factors in cemeteries revenue decline
KAMLOOPS - It appears more people are choosing to forego a cremation or traditional burial when they die. Drake Smith, Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation and Funeral Services, says he’...
Mar 18, 2017
