Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Santa Shuffle takes over Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - It’s a tradition across Canada: the Santa Shuffle has been part of the Salvation Army’s holiday fundraising campaign for 25 years. For the sixth year, runners from Kamloops took...
Dec 05, 2015
8th annual Shoe Memorial in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - After the murder of her mother, a Kamloops woman was inspired to keep her and other victims memories alive by organizing what’s called the Shoe Memorial. Lynn Schasse has organized th...
Dec 04, 2015
Kamloops reaction to passing of former Premier Bill Bennett
KAMLOOPS - Former Premier of B.C. Bill Bennett died yesterday in Kelowna. He was 83 and had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Bennett succeeded his father W.A.C. Bennett...
Dec 04, 2015
Opposition leader pushing for more energy efficiency
KAMLOOPS - It’s been a year since Ben Giudici and his team at Riverside Energy Systems installed 40 solar panels on the roof of the Campus Activity Centre at TRU, and there have been great resul...
Dec 04, 2015
Small Town Stories: Sun Peaks Resort
SUN PEAKS - Spanning three peaks, and offering nearly 4,300 acres of terrain, Sun Peaks Resort is one of the premier destinations for skiing and snowboarding. It's come a long way from it's humble beg...
Dec 04, 2015
Holiday Counterattack roadblocks on now
KAMLOOPS - Drinking and driving is something the RCMP take seriously every day of the year. However, during the holiday season, police find drunk driving more prevalent. RCMP are preparing to kick off...
Dec 04, 2015
City of Kamloops, CP reach deal on downtown crossings
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops and CP have come to an agreement on the contentious downtown crossings in Kamloops. “CP will stop their east-bound trains west of Second Avenue, so there will be ...
Dec 04, 2015
Kamloops Hospice fundraisers
KAMLOOPS - As the end of the year draws to a close, the Kamloops Hospice is also reaching out to the public to help raise much needed funds. The Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice relies heavily on c...
Dec 03, 2015
Hockey Day in Canada to offer variety of entertainment
KAMLOOPS - The two-month countdown to Hockey Day in Canada is on. In 62 days, the spotlight will shine on Kamloops for four days of hockey and fun for families. Watch above: Event schedule unveiled Th...
Dec 03, 2015
Government outlines Kamloops plan for Syrian refugees
KAMLOOPS - Between 100 and 150 government-funded Syrian refugees could soon be arriving in Kamloops. The province is expected to take in 3,700 refugees, most of whom will settle in the Lower Mainland....
Dec 03, 2015
