Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Fentanyl dealer sentenced in Kamloops Supreme Court
KAMLOOPS - The first ever sentence for trafficking fentanyl in BC, was handed down in Kamloops Supreme Court today. According to Kamloops This Week, 32-year old Matthew Hickson was handed a 28 month p...
Jul 11, 2016
Kamloops flocks to airport for Open House
KAMLOOPS - Fans of flying machines were in their element this weekend, as the Kamloops Airport held an open house. The event was planned around the 419 Squadron's 75th Anniversary celebrations, and fe...
Jul 11, 2016
Coroners Service identifies body found in Kamloops park
KAMLOOPS - A body discovered along a hiking trail in Peterson Creek Park last week has been identified. On Wednesday, a jogger came across a deceased man in the park. He has been identified as 26-year...
Jul 11, 2016
Thief swipes smokes, lotto tickets from Kamloops business
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are asking for help locating a man who made off with $4,000 worth of cigarettes and lottery tickets from a Kamloops business early this morning (Monday, July 11). According to Cpl. Jod...
Jul 11, 2016
Tourism numbers soar thanks to marquee events in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The first half of 2016 has been exceptional for tourism in Kamloops. According to a release put out by Tourism Kamloops the Kamloops Visitor Center has seen a 41 per cent increase over last...
Jul 11, 2016
Sights and sounds from the Kamloops Highland Games
KAMLOOPS - Albert McGowan park hosted the 10th annual Kamloops Highland Games, an event which celebrates Scottish and Celtic culture. There was highland dancing, piper and pipe band competitions, as w...
Jul 11, 2016
Kamloops postal workers hopeful as negotiations continue
KAMLOOPS - Workers are busy and hopeful today as negotiations continue between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. Canada Post decided to withdraw its lock out threat yesterday, July...
Jul 11, 2016
Council support sought for medical marijuana facility
KAMLOOPS - A proposed medical marijuana producer is seeking support from Kamloops City Council. President of KamCan Products Inc., Dr. Richard Brownlee, has written to council asking for a letter of s...
Jul 10, 2016
Major road construction projects begin
KAMLOOPS - Two major road construction projects are set to begin in Kamloops on Monday. Upgrades to Pacific Way will include milling and paving the span from Hugh Allen Dr to Aberdeen Dr. The project ...
Jul 09, 2016
Scotch tastings a first at Highland Games on Saturday
KAMLOOPS - The sound of drums and bagpipes are set to fill the air at Albert McGowan Park on Saturday for the 10th annual Kamloops Highland Games. “People can expect a day of Scottish music, dan...
Jul 08, 2016
