Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Council approves support for earlier alcohol serving at Gateway Casino
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Council has supported an application by Gateway Casino to extend their hours for serving alcohol. But it didn’t happen before some extensive discussion on the pros and cons o...
Mar 7, 2017
Sahali Mall postal outlet to close
KAMLOOPS - Canada Post has confirmed its outlet located inside the Sahali Mall will close on April 10. In an email, Canada Post spokesperson Darcia Kmet says the closure is due to circumstances beyond...
Mar 7, 2017
Court appearance for suspect in fatal hit-and-run delayed
KAMLOOPS - The court appearance of a man suspected of killing 16-year-old Jennifer Gatey in a hit-and-run last November has been delayed. 41-year-old Jason Gourlay was originally scheduled to appear i...
Mar 7, 2017
Distracted driving awareness campaign kicks off in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - March is distracted driving awareness month, and drivers are once again being reminded to put their electronic devices away. ICBC, RCMP, and Community Safety volunteers could be spotted on ...
Mar 7, 2017
Physiotherapists feel they can help ease doctor shortage
KAMLOOPS - In light of the ongoing doctor shortage in the Kamloops region, the Physiotherapy Association of B.C. is calling on the province to utilize more physiotherapists to ease pressure on the med...
Mar 7, 2017
Winter weather persists as spring slowly approaches
KAMLOOPS - Spring is only two weeks away, but with temperatures plunging below zero at night, and more flurries in the forecast this week, winter doesn’t appear to be ending just yet. The cold w...
Mar 7, 2017
Simulated emergency helps Kamloops first responders train
KAMLOOPS - How safe are you in case of an emergency? This weekend at McArthur Island, emergency services personnel from the City of Kamloops, as well as the Canadian Red Cross held a simulation exerci...
Mar 7, 2017
North Shore's lone walk-in clinic to close amid rising patient numbers
KAMLOOPS - The healthcare crisis in Kamloops has taken another hit with the announcement the only walk-in clinic on the North Shore will be closing at the end of the month. While many patients on the ...
Mar 6, 2017
Kamloops woman takes unique approach to dealing with customers
KAMLOOPS - The manager of Kamloops’ Salvation Army thrift store extends herself beyond her responsibilities. Sally Magee, who often introduces herself as Sally from Sally Ann, is the friendly fa...
Mar 6, 2017
Stk’emlúpsemc the Secwépmec Nation decides against KGHM Ajax Project
KAMLOOPS - Saturday marked a historic point in time for two local Indian bands. The Tk'emlups and Skeetchestn bands together made a decision regarding the proposed Ajax Mine Project. The environmental...
Mar 6, 2017
