Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
East Kamloops BIA names executive director; running survey to better understand local challenges and opportunities
KAMLOOPS - A third business improvement association (BIA) is now operating within the city of Kamloops. The East Kamloops BIA is joining the north shore and downtown associations, helping advocate for...
Jun 26, 2025
Devil will be in the detail for liberal bail reform legislation; Kamloops MP Caputo
KAMLOOPS - Earlier this week, the federal Liberals and Justice Minister Sean Fraser announced plans to bring forward legislation this fall to address bail reform. Bail reform has been a hot button top...
Jun 26, 2025
Fireworks to return as Kamloops releases details about Canada Day 2025 festivities
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has released its schedule of events for this year's Canada Day festivities, and its expected to feature a fireworks display. After electing to move forward with a drone...
Jun 26, 2025
Abbinett pleads guilty to one charge; second charge to be stayed following sentencing
KAMLOOPS - The man accused of causing a crash that killed a TRU athlete in November 2023 has pleaded guilty to one count of driving without due care and attention. Colval Abbinett was back in court Th...
Jun 26, 2025
Kamloops reissues reminder about water safety in North and South Thompson rivers
KAMLOOPS - Residents and visitors in Kamloops are being warned of the risks and dangers of swimming in both the North and South Thompson rivers because of the ongoing risks and hazards. In a news rele...
Jun 26, 2025
'Steady' number of requests made for optional bear-resistant waste carts in Kamloops as City prepares deliveries
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says it will be delivering bear-resistant garbage and organics carts to residents that have requested them in the near future. Environmental Services Supervisor Daniell...
Jun 26, 2025
City of Kamloops to take over booking process for SD73 gyms on July 1
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will take over the booking process for all community use gyms at Kamloops-Thompson School District facilities, starting on Canada Day (July 1) this year. In a news rele...
Jun 26, 2025
Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery grand prize winner elated with community built home
KAMLOOPS - Early Wednesday morning (June 25), the winners of the Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery were annouced, and dozens of prizes were given out. Of the winners, Shawnah Janicki was the recipient of ...
Jun 25, 2025
Sarai offers signed apologies to mayor, council for code of conduct breach
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city councillor Bill Sarai on Tuesday (June 24) ticked off Box No. 1 of his punishment for breaching the city's code of conduct and his oath of office.As recommended by investigato...
Jun 25, 2025
Airini installed as TRU president and vice-chancellor
KAMLOOPS - The fifth president in Thompson Rivers University (TRU) history was installed on Wednesday (June 25) morning during a ceremony on the Kamloops campus.Dr. Airini will take over from Brett Fa...
Jun 25, 2025
