Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Family of John Dormer remembers his impact as dad, mayor of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The family of John Dormer says he was the best father and husband - a kind, genuine man who would always brighten up a room. “It’s still a shock,” said his son Dave Dormer...
Kayla Derkach Apr 17, 2017

Hundreds feast on Easter Monday turkey dinner at New Life
KAMLOOPS - New Life Community Kamloops was hopping with activity on Monday, as volunteers served dozens of the city’s home a turkey dinner for Easter. Plates of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing...
Kayla Derkach Apr 17, 2017

Volunteers clean up Cooney Bay
KAMLOOPS - Instead of relaxing on their long weekend, a local group headed to the shores of Kamloops Lake and the Thompson River to pick up garbage. Around a dozen people pitched in to help clean up t...
Kayla Derkach Apr 17, 2017

Sikh community comes together for Vaisakhi celebration
KAMLOOPS - The Sikh community came together to celebrate Vaisakhi in Kamloops Saturday afternoon. Vaisakhi is a special celebration for those of the Sikh religion. It commemorates the coronation of th...
Kayla Derkach Apr 16, 2017

Classic car parade wows onlookers in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The 47th Annual Kamloops Easter Parade wound it’s way through the city Sunday Afternoon, with close to 100 classic vehicles driving from the Dunes to Riverside Park. The shiny old car...
Kayla Derkach Apr 16, 2017

Kamloops foundation raises money for portable ultrasound at RIH
KAMLOOPS - Ultrasound equipment is about to get high-tech at Royal Inland Hospital. The ICCHA Wish Foundation recently announced its raised $64,000 to go towards buying a portable ultrasound for the h...
Kayla Derkach Apr 16, 2017

Early detection focus of April Parkinson's Awareness Month
KAMLOOPS - April is Parkinsons Awareness month. With the chronic movement disease affecting approximately 100,000 Canadians, the global campaign is aimed to educate people on the early warning signs a...
Kayla Derkach Apr 16, 2017

Tributes pour in for the late John Dormer
KAMLOOPS - Tributes continue to pour in for John Dormer. The former Kamloops Mayor passed away Friday afternoon after suffering from a stroke. Dormer, who served one term as Mayor from 1986 to 1988, i...
Kayla Derkach Apr 15, 2017

Plenty of vintage fun expected at 47th annual Kamloops Easter Parade
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops streets are about to get vintage. The 47th annual Kamloops Easter Parade takes place this Easter Sunday. Every year, hundreds of vintage cars aged 25 years or older weave through t...
Kayla Derkach Apr 15, 2017

Milobar calls NDP election promises 'too good to be true'
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Mayor and North-Thompon Liberal Candidate Peter Milobar is calling the NDP’s election platform ‘too good to be true.’ NDP Leader John Horgan’s promises incl...
Kayla Derkach Apr 15, 2017

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