Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Cattle prices down, price of beef remains high
KAMLOOPS - It took Canadian ranchers more than a decade to see prices hit record highs last year, but already the boom market for beef is fading. The cattle industry has experienced a drop in prices o...
May 10, 2016
Kamloops students learning to harness technology
KAMLOOPS - Digital Native: it's a term used to describe someone born after the widespread adoption of digital technology. At Brock Middle School, one teacher is using that understanding to help teach ...
May 10, 2016
Kamloops SPCA $1.2 million away from a new shelter
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops SPCA is into the final leg of fundraising for a brand new shelter, but needs to raise $1.2 million to make the project happen. The non-profit agency has plans for a 10,000 squa...
May 10, 2016
Public hearing approved for urban hens in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Residents in the City of Kamloops will have their say on the possibility of an urban hen regulation in the city. At this afternoon’s meeting (May 10th), council voted 6-3 to send a pr...
May 10, 2016
Kamloops Veterinary Clinic recognized by BC SPCA
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops Veterinary Clinic has been recognized by the BC SPCA. Dr. Ken Gummeson and Dr. Diane McKelvey of the Aberdeen Veterinary Hospital were honoured with the SPCA’s Veterinarian...
May 10, 2016
Transportation Minister will definitely seek another term
KAMLOOPS — A great opportunity to serve. That’s how Kamloops MLA and B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone describes his first three years in office. Stone says he will definitely seek a...
May 10, 2016
Housing construction starts slow in April
KAMLOOPS - It was a slow month of April for the new home construction market in Kamloops. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Kamloops saw 37 starts last month, compared to 59 in...
May 09, 2016
Kamloops Pit Stop helps displaced Fort McMurray residents
KAMLOOPS - It’s a one-stop shop for Fort McMurray evacuees to pick up some essential supplies. Kamloops Pit Stop is an organization gathering donated items, everything from food, toiletries, bla...
May 09, 2016
Students walk for autism awareness
KAMLOOPS - Westmount Elementary School Students spent the afternoon along the North Thompson River, walking in solidarity for classmates with autism and other disabilities. The entire school took part...
May 09, 2016
Kamloops SPCA fundraising for new shelter
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops SPCA is making one final push toward its fundraising goal for a new building. The non-profit needs to raise 1.2-million dollars in order to have the financial wherewithal to pa...
May 09, 2016
