Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
IH considers bringing overdose prevention sites to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Health Minister Terry Lake says Interior Health is considering overdose prevention sites, similar to what have been rolled out in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Lake applauded a feder...
Dec 12, 2016
Spirit of Christmas graces the rails for another season in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Heritage Railway Spirit of Christmas rail tour kicked off its Christmas run on Friday. Engine 2141, the historic steam locomotive takes families on an enchanting ride to a bygo...
Dec 12, 2016
Harper expects a challenge to her SD73 board leadership
KAMLOOPS - There may be a challenge to Board Chair Denise Harper at tonight’s inaugural meeting of the Kamloops-Thompson School District Board of Trustees. Harper is running for the leadership o...
Dec 12, 2016
Recovering energy sector expected to boost Kamloops Airport numbers
KAMLOOPS - The manager of the Kamloops Airport says there are signs of life in the northern Alberta employment market, and that is brightening the outlook for passenger travel in 2017. Fred Legace say...
Dec 12, 2016
Pit Stop program receives boost from local youth
KAMLOOPS - Last year the Pit Stop Outreach Program at the Kamloops United Church served more than 6,600 meals to the most vulnerable in our community. This past weekend the program hosted its annual C...
Dec 12, 2016
Naloxone comes to School District 73
KAMLOOPS - Starting in January, Kamloops secondary schools can apply to have naloxone kits on site. Naloxone is known as a safe, effective drug in reversing the effects of fentanyl. School District 73...
Dec 12, 2016
Bepple ready for race in Kamloops-South Thompson
KAMLOOPS - Nancy Bepple has secured the Kamloops South-Thompson NDP nomination. The former city councillor kicked off her campaign at a nomination meeting at The Heritage House Sunday. Bepple says she...
Dec 11, 2016
Heaps of generosity at RCMP's 'Stuff the Cruiser'
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP’s annual ‘Stuff the Cruiser’ event was a success once again thanks to the generous spirit of others. RCMP, BC Sheriffs and community volunteers set up at Wal...
Dec 11, 2016
Canine chemo concerns eased as hospital relaxes end date for treatment
KAMLOOPS - Staff at Riverside Small Animal Hospital are breathing a huge sigh of relief. Royal Inland Hospital has informed the veterinary clinic that chemotherapy drugs will continue to be provided f...
Dec 10, 2016
Cause of storage unit fire still unknown
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue is investigating the cause of a storage unit fire that broke out at the corner of Palmer Forsythe Road and the Southern Yellowhead Highway Friday night. Kamloops Fire R...
Dec 10, 2016
