Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Tourism numbers soar thanks to marquee events in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The first half of 2016 has been exceptional for tourism in Kamloops. According to a release put out by Tourism Kamloops the Kamloops Visitor Center has seen a 41 per cent increase over last...
Jul 11, 2016
Sights and sounds from the Kamloops Highland Games
KAMLOOPS - Albert McGowan park hosted the 10th annual Kamloops Highland Games, an event which celebrates Scottish and Celtic culture. There was highland dancing, piper and pipe band competitions, as w...
Jul 11, 2016
Kamloops postal workers hopeful as negotiations continue
KAMLOOPS - Workers are busy and hopeful today as negotiations continue between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. Canada Post decided to withdraw its lock out threat yesterday, July...
Jul 11, 2016
Council support sought for medical marijuana facility
KAMLOOPS - A proposed medical marijuana producer is seeking support from Kamloops City Council. President of KamCan Products Inc., Dr. Richard Brownlee, has written to council asking for a letter of s...
Jul 10, 2016
Major road construction projects begin
KAMLOOPS - Two major road construction projects are set to begin in Kamloops on Monday. Upgrades to Pacific Way will include milling and paving the span from Hugh Allen Dr to Aberdeen Dr. The project ...
Jul 09, 2016
Scotch tastings a first at Highland Games on Saturday
KAMLOOPS - The sound of drums and bagpipes are set to fill the air at Albert McGowan Park on Saturday for the 10th annual Kamloops Highland Games. “People can expect a day of Scottish music, dan...
Jul 08, 2016
McDonald Splash Park officially opens
KAMLOOPS - When City Council announced in April their plans to close the McDonald Park Pool, it was a difficult decision for area residents to accept. They wanted to know where they could take their f...
Jul 08, 2016
419 Squadron arrives in Kamloops for 75th Anniversary
KAMLOOPS - In 1941, the 419 Bomber Squadron was formed. A collection of Canadian airmen, led by John "Moose" Fulton of Kamloops, they flew missions over the hostile skies of World War II Europe. "Moos...
Jul 08, 2016
Brain Injury Association looking for new executive director
KAMLOOPS - After seven years serving as executive director for the Kamloops Brain Injury Association, Terry-Lynn Stone is retiring. Stone said she plans stay on in the position until a replacement is ...
Jul 08, 2016
Sawed-off shotgun found in vehicle stopped for invalid insurance
KAMLOOPS - A 35-year-old man who was pulled over early this morning for invalid insurance is now facing charges for possessing a prohibited weapon and resisting arrest. Kamloops RCMP pulled a vehicle ...
Jul 08, 2016
