Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Bells are ringing as kettle campaign launches in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It may seem early to hear bells ringing outside store fronts in Kamloops, but the Salvation Army’s Kettle campaign is underway. Volunteers have been out in the community since Wednesd...
Nov 18, 2016
Liberal nominees in Kamloops-North Thompson ready on eve of vote
KAMLOOPS - Nearly three months of hard work from three Liberal nominees for Kamloops-North Thompson comes down to a vote on Saturday. Peter Milobar, Steve Puhallo, and Mike Grenier have been travellin...
Nov 18, 2016
Kamloops Exploration Group encourages you to 'Ask a Geologist'
KAMLOOPS - Regular rock hounds rejoice! The Kamloops Exploration Group's ever-popular Ask a Geologist event is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, at the Kamloops Museum and Archives. Amateur geologists...
Nov 18, 2016
Kamloops Mountie honoured for saving the life of his brother in blue
VICTORIA - A member of the Kamloops RCMP was among 56 men and women who were recognized at the annual Police Awards in Victoria last night. Cst. Steve Marcil was honoured by Lieutenant Governor Judith...
Nov 18, 2016
Basics for Babies helps hundreds in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Babies rely on their parents for food, shelter, and security. When circumstance makes it difficult for parents to provide for their young children, it's important the community steps in and...
Nov 18, 2016
Not all raising a glass to new liquor laws
KAMLOOPS - Come the new year, retail businesses will be allowed to apply for a liquor license. This week, the BC government announced starting January 23 operations such as hairdressers, bookstores, s...
Nov 17, 2016
Emotional reunion for mother, daughter apart for 38 years
KAMLOOPS - In November 1978, 18-year-old Edna Tom of Kamloops was on the verge of giving birth to a baby girl. But she knew at the time she could not raise a child on her own. Edna made the difficult ...
Nov 17, 2016
B-100's Basics for Babies holds 10th annual fundraiser
KAMLOOPS - It has become an annual tradition, B-100’s Basics for Babies breakfast will be in full swing Friday at hotel 540. For the 10th year in a row, the donations will be flowing and hundred...
Nov 17, 2016
Operation Red Nose kicks off 2016 campaign
KAMLOOPS - It’s a program designed to combat impaired driving. The 20th annual Operation Red Nose Campaign in Kamloops is returning for another year. Beginning November 25th the designated servi...
Nov 17, 2016
Kamloops Airport braces for slowdown
KAMLOOPS - The manager of the Kamloops Airport says a number of factors have him predicting a lean few months for passenger traffic in and out of Kamloops. Numbers were down nearly 10 per cent in Octo...
Nov 17, 2016
