Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Hines named Green Party forestry critic
KAMLOOPS - A local nominee for next May’s provincial election has been named his party’s forestry critic. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver yesterday named Dan Hines the Green Party’s...
Oct 26, 2016
Doctor shortage not a short-term fix
KAMLOOPS - The incoming chair of the Interior Health Board of Directors says the doctor shortage in Kamloops is a long term problem that has no short term fix. Interior Health announced John O’F...
Oct 26, 2016
Safe injection site would require more enforcement: Christian
KAMLOOPS - There are plenty of conversations surrounding a proposed safe injection site in the city and now a Kamloops councillor says if the facility is approved there needs to be proper enforcement....
Oct 25, 2016
Taxpayers footing the bill for independent study into KGHM-Ajax
KAMLOOPS - Despite a funding source drying up, the city-contracted independent study into the KGHM-Ajax environmental application will go ahead. Ajax informed council this week it wouldn’t pay f...
Oct 25, 2016
Marijuana dispensary in Aberdeen raises eyebrows
KAMLOOPS - It’s a controversial issue that’s made it’s way to Aberdeen, and residents are expressing their concern. Plans to open up a medical marijuana dispensary on Hillside Drive ...
Oct 25, 2016
Couple climb Mt Kilimanjaro for Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS, BC - At 5895 m above sea level, Mt Kilimanjaro is the highest point on the continent of Africa. It's a popular tourist destination, with thousands of adventure seekers hiking the mountain e...
Oct 25, 2016
Suspect sought in North Kamloops convenience store robbery
KAMLOOPS - Police would like your help tracking down a man who robbed a North Shore convenience store at knifepoint this morning. At about 6:30 a.m., two men entered the Mac’s Convenience Store ...
Oct 25, 2016
Kamloops group calling on city to invest in outdoor ice facility
KAMLOOPS - Mr Hockey honed his skills on the outdoor ice in and around Saskatoon. Walter Gretzky's backyard rink was called "Wally's Coliseum," and it's where The Great One learned to skate as a child...
Oct 25, 2016
Sprinkler problem closes Dallas Elementary School
KAMLOOPS - Classes are cancelled at Dallas Elementary School today after an overnight sprinkler issue caused several classrooms to get soaked. The closure was ordered by Kamloops Fire Rescue. Rob Scho...
Oct 25, 2016
Pediatric nurse credits mammogram for saving her life
KAMLOOPS - It’s the most common cancer among Canadian women, and breast cancer continues to be the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women, next to lung cancer. On average, 70 Canadian wo...
Oct 24, 2016
