Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Mayor says tax hike to fight opioid crisis not yet necessary
KAMLOOPS - Vancouver City Council has approved a small tax increase to support first responders battling the opioid crisis, but the mayor of Kamloops says it’s not a one size fits all type of so...
Dec 14, 2016
Plenty of turkey and cheer at NorKam Christmas Luncheon
KAMLOOPS - It was a feast for the masses. “There’s probably about 30 turkeys that were cooked Tuesday and de-boned.” said retired School District 73 superintendent Karl deBruijn. Nor...
Dec 14, 2016
Rwandan man realizes his Canadian dream in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The African country of Rwanda is one of the poorest countries in the world. More than 50 per cent of the population lives in extreme poverty, with a large number relying on agriculture as a...
Dec 14, 2016
Cold weather can cause big problems for your car
KAMLOOPS - The cold weather may be more than a little unpleasant for people, but can be downright damaging to your automobile. Al Mulford is the service manager at Zimmer Wheaton GM. He says common co...
Dec 14, 2016
Gift-givers urged to turn their attention overseas
KAMLOOPS - Developing World Connections has kicked off its first-ever ‘Making Spirits Bright’ campaign. Every year Developing World Connections sends over 250 volunteers worldwide to re-bu...
Dec 13, 2016
Laneway garbage pickup curbed
KAMLOOPS - At least 200 Kamloops homeowners have a new spot to bring their garbage. Council has authorized an end to garbage collection in certain laneways in the Sagebrush and McDonald Park areas, me...
Dec 13, 2016
IH to set up two overdose prevention sites in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Just a year ago, a large portion of the population didn’t know what fentanyl was. Today it’s hard to find someone that doesn’t. On Monday the federal government announced ...
Dec 13, 2016
Wade ousts Harper as School Board Chair
KAMLOOPS - A new face at the helm of the Board of School District 73 for the next year. At their inaugural meeting last night, Trustees elected 9-year trustee Meghan Wade to succeed veteran Denise Har...
Dec 13, 2016
Brand-new simulator centre expected to save lives
KAMLOOPS - It’s an opportunity of a lifetime for medical students at Royal Inland Hospital. Through a very generous donation, two patient simulators have been given to the hospital, allowing bot...
Dec 12, 2016
City crews repair major sewer line break
KAMLOOPS - The poop has been scooped. City officials say crews have successfully completed the sewer main break repairs on Lorne Street. The repairs were completed about 11:00 PM last night, and the C...
Dec 12, 2016
