Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

McDonald Splash Park officially opens
KAMLOOPS - When City Council announced in April their plans to close the McDonald Park Pool, it was a difficult decision for area residents to accept. They wanted to know where they could take their f...
Kayla Derkach Jul 08, 2016

419 Squadron arrives in Kamloops for 75th Anniversary
KAMLOOPS - In 1941, the 419 Bomber Squadron was formed. A collection of Canadian airmen, led by John "Moose" Fulton of Kamloops, they flew missions over the hostile skies of World War II Europe. "Moos...
Kayla Derkach Jul 08, 2016

Brain Injury Association looking for new executive director
KAMLOOPS - After seven years serving as executive director for the Kamloops Brain Injury Association, Terry-Lynn Stone is retiring. Stone said she plans stay on in the position until a replacement is ...
Kayla Derkach Jul 08, 2016

Sawed-off shotgun found in vehicle stopped for invalid insurance
KAMLOOPS - A 35-year-old man who was pulled over early this morning for invalid insurance is now facing charges for possessing a prohibited weapon and resisting arrest. Kamloops RCMP pulled a vehicle ...
Kayla Derkach Jul 08, 2016

Addiction-fighting drug now easier to prescribe
Kayla Derkach Jul 07, 2016

RIH Foundation gets $1-million boost for breast health clinic
KAMLOOPS - It’s the most common cancer found in women over the age of the 20. 1 in 9 Canadian women are expected to develop breast cancer during their lifetime. In the Thompson-Nicola Region, cl...
Kayla Derkach Jul 07, 2016

Naloxone nasal spray could soon be available in Canada
KAMLOOPS - Health Canada is expediting the approval of naloxone nasal spray. Naloxone is a drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and is currently only available in an injectable form...
Kayla Derkach Jul 07, 2016

Dead body found in Peterson Creek Park
KAMLOOPS - A dead body was found in Peterson Creek Park last night. According to Cpl. Jodi Shelkie, a person was walking in the area around 5:10 p.m. when they came across the person, who did not appe...
Kayla Derkach Jul 07, 2016

Project 'X' Theatre kicks off Monday
KAMLOOPS - If you’re looking to take in some evening entertainment with the whole family, look no further than Prince Charles Park, where Project ‘X’ Theatre begins performances next...
Kayla Derkach Jul 06, 2016

Lack of family doctors still among big gaps in health care
KAMLOOPS - The lack of family doctors is a health care challenge that is not going away. But what can be done to remedy the problem? The provincial government introduced the ‘GP for Me’ pr...
Kayla Derkach Jul 06, 2016

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