Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Kamloops students learning to harness technology
KAMLOOPS - Digital Native: it's a term used to describe someone born after the widespread adoption of digital technology. At Brock Middle School, one teacher is using that understanding to help teach ...
Kayla Derkach May 10, 2016

Kamloops SPCA $1.2 million away from a new shelter
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops SPCA is into the final leg of fundraising for a brand new shelter, but needs to raise $1.2 million to make the project happen. The non-profit agency has plans for a 10,000 squa...
Kayla Derkach May 10, 2016

Public hearing approved for urban hens in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Residents in the City of Kamloops will have their say on the possibility of an urban hen regulation in the city. At this afternoon’s meeting (May 10th), council voted 6-3 to send a pr...
Kayla Derkach May 10, 2016

Kamloops Veterinary Clinic recognized by BC SPCA
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops Veterinary Clinic has been recognized by the BC SPCA. Dr. Ken Gummeson and Dr. Diane McKelvey of the Aberdeen Veterinary Hospital were honoured with the SPCA’s Veterinarian...
Kayla Derkach May 10, 2016

Transportation Minister will definitely seek another term
KAMLOOPS — A great opportunity to serve. That’s how Kamloops MLA and B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone describes his first three years in office. Stone says he will definitely seek a...
Kayla Derkach May 10, 2016

Housing construction starts slow in April
KAMLOOPS - It was a slow month of April for the new home construction market in Kamloops. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Kamloops saw 37 starts last month, compared to 59 in...
Kayla Derkach May 09, 2016

Kamloops Pit Stop helps displaced Fort McMurray residents
KAMLOOPS - It’s a one-stop shop for Fort McMurray evacuees to pick up some essential supplies. Kamloops Pit Stop is an organization gathering donated items, everything from food, toiletries, bla...
Kayla Derkach May 09, 2016

Students walk for autism awareness
KAMLOOPS - Westmount Elementary School Students spent the afternoon along the North Thompson River, walking in solidarity for classmates with autism and other disabilities. The entire school took part...
Kayla Derkach May 09, 2016

Kamloops SPCA fundraising for new shelter
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops SPCA is making one final push toward its fundraising goal for a new building. The non-profit needs to raise 1.2-million dollars in order to have the financial wherewithal to pa...
Kayla Derkach May 09, 2016

Construction closes one lane on Lafarge Bridge
KAMLOOPS - Commuters likely don’t want to hear anything more about a summer of bridge construction, but it’s a reality once again this year. Instead of the Overlanders Bridge, crews began ...
Kayla Derkach May 09, 2016

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