Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
RIH returns to 'normal' after flu causes more overcrowding
KAMLOOPS - A week after Royal Inland Hospital experienced well over-capacity, with more patients than beds available, it appears everything is back to normal. Medical Services Director Kris Kristjanso...
Feb 6, 2017
$417 million RIH patient care tower gets the go-ahead
KAMLOOPS - It is touted as the single largest investment in Kamloops history. The province announced this morning it has approved funding for the second phase in the Royal Inland Hospital redevelopmen...
Feb 6, 2017
Snow in Vancouver, Calgary causes flight delays, cancellations in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Flights were taking off from the Fulton Field on Monday, but at a much slower pace with multiple delays for travellers heading to both Vancouver and Calgary. After a snow-filled weekend all...
Feb 6, 2017
NDP Health Critic in town to hear Kamloops residents concerns
KAMLOOPS - Local NDP candidates in May's provincial election held a forum at the IBEW hall in Brock yesterday, in order to speak with voters about their concerns with the province's health care system...
Feb 5, 2017
Doggone happy ending to Thompson River rescue
KAMLOOPS - Saturday’s rescue of two missing people along the Thompson River has a happy ending. According to Alan Hobler with Kamloops Search and Rescue, crews received a call from a witness who...
Feb 4, 2017
TRU Law Students take part in nationwide 'research-a-thon' for refugees banned from U.S
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University is one of dozens of law schools across the country spent the weekend collecting information to go towards a legal challenge against U.S President Donald TrumpR...
Feb 4, 2017
Heavy snowfall keeps Kamloops Fire Rescue busy
KAMLOOPS - Friday’s dump of snow made for a busy day for Kamloops Fire Rescue. Platoon Captain Ken Hart says firefighters tended to 19 MVI’s throughout the city, most of them minor with a ...
Feb 4, 2017
Hundreds support Kamloops Muslim community in prayer service
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents came out by the hundreds on Friday to show their support for the Muslim community. Local Muslims are still reeling after the brazen attack on Sunday in Quebec City. The m...
Feb 3, 2017
Politicians and public gather for North Shore Health and Science Centre grand opening
KAMLOOPS - Local politicians, Interior Health officials, and community members came together Friday morning for the grand opening of the North Shore Health and Science Centre. The centre, which is off...
Feb 3, 2017
Douglas Lake Ranch civil case wraps up
KAMLOOPS - Closing arguments in the civil suit launched by the Douglas Lake Cattle Company against the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club officially wrapped up Friday in B.C Supreme Court. The cattle co...
Feb 3, 2017
