Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
First babies of 2016 born in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - New Years Day will mark a special place in the lives of two new mothers. Kamloops mom, Lauren and Cole Martin, welcomed her firstborn daughter – Harper Noelle Martin into the world at...
Jan 02, 2016
Successful 2015 campaign for Operation Red Nose
Despite a few slower nights Operation Red Nose in Kamloops is deeming it’s 2015 campaign a huge success. Co-ordinator Katie Klassen says ORN gave 1,211 rides over 10 nights and raised over $30,0...
Jan 02, 2016
Two vehicle smashup in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say on January 1st before 8 am an officer driving on Lansdowne Street spotted a two vehicle incident on the side of the road. Corporal Jodi Shelkie says the male officer inves...
Jan 02, 2016
Polar bear swimmers brace chilly conditions
KAMLOOPS - Those who were looking for a fresh start to the new year participated in the annual Polar Bear Swim at Riverside Park. Brave souls stripped down and took a dip in the frigid Thompson River....
Jan 01, 2016
Downtown parking rates on the rise
KAMLOOPS - Drivers will pay a little more to park downtown starting Saturday. Rates will rise to $1.25 per hour for the first and second hours, and $2.50 for the third hour. By-law Services Supervisor...
Dec 31, 2015
Syrian Refugee family arrives in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Emotions were high as a large group awaited the arrival of a Syrian refugee family at the Kamloops Airport today. Kamloops boy Rahman Tawhid was eagerly awaiting the family and says, “...
Dec 31, 2015
CN confirms diesel spill in Kamloops railyard
KAMLOOPS - Both CN Rail and the provincial Ministry of Environment are confirming a major fuel spill in the Kamloops CN railyard on Christmas Day. According to a spokesperson for CN Rail, about 7000 l...
Dec 31, 2015
Police out in full force on New Year's Eve
KAMLOOPS - If you’re driving to and from New Year’s celebrations tonight, prepare to meet the men and women in blue. Sergeant Mike Pears of RCMP Central Interior Traffic Services says it w...
Dec 31, 2015
Record year at BC Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Wildlife Park has set a record for visitors marking the most successful year. The 100,000th guest walked into the park last night, exceeding the park’s last record of 88,745 ...
Dec 31, 2015
Kamloops Snow Angels busier than ever
KAMLOOPS - Senior citizens across Kamloops have been struggling to clear the snow from their driveways and sidewalks after this week’s dump. That has Oncore Seniors Society working hard to match...
Dec 30, 2015
