Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Road safety report makes suggestions to reduce deaths
KAMLOOPS - Staying safe on the road isn't a new issue, but thanks to a report released yesterday, by BC's Provincial Health Oficer, new light has been shed on some of the key factors behind motor vehi...
Kayla Derkach Apr 01, 2016

Mayor pitches plan for north Kamloops pools
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar is recommending the city keep the Westsyde and Brocklehurst pools open, appeasing a loud outcry from North Kamloops residents. Both neighbourhoods pleaded with ...
Kayla Derkach Apr 01, 2016

Smoking by-law breath of fresh air for Kamloops residents
KAMLOOPS - Riverside Park is a serene spot many people go during their lunch hour, or really whenever, to exercise and get a taste of the Kamloops outdoors. It’s also now a place, starting on Fr...
Kayla Derkach Apr 01, 2016

Free legal aid being offered to low income earners
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University has officially opened the doors to a new part time legal clinic at the Centre for Seniors Information. The clinic is an effort to fill the need for legal services...
Kayla Derkach Apr 01, 2016

Hungry black bears moving into Valleyview and Juniper neighborhoods
KAMLOOPS - Valleyview residents have had a new neighbour in the community. A black bear has been spotted coming out of his den just up the hill side from homes in the area. Residence say the bear has ...
Kayla Derkach Mar 31, 2016

April 1st means 'butt-out'
KAMLOOPS - Beginning Friday, smokers looking to light-up in a city park, will be told to butt-out. As of April 1st, smoking will be illegal in all parks within the City of Kamloops, as well as on city...
Kayla Derkach Mar 31, 2016

Bear garbage by-law begins
KAMLOOPS - A city by-law prohibiting residents from putting their garbage out before 4 a.m. on pick-up days takes effect tomorrow, April 1st. It’s all part of Kamloops’ bear smart program,...
Kayla Derkach Mar 31, 2016

Warm weather brings wildfire concern
KAMLOOPS - While everyone is enjoying the warm start to spring, the combination of fast rising temperatures and very little rain isn’t a welcome sight for everyone. At the Kamloops Fire Centre, ...
Kayla Derkach Mar 31, 2016

Sun Peaks extends Summer lift hours
KAMLOOPS - Sun Peaks Resort markets itself as the second-largest ski area in Canada. Simultaneously, it is trying to position itself as a four-season recreation spot. To that end, the resort has annou...
Kayla Derkach Mar 31, 2016

Prestigious award for Kamloops physician
KAMLOOPS - An acclaimed Kamloops mental health leader is this year’s recipient of a prestigious award. Dr. Paul Dagg has been named as the recipient of the Duncan Graham Award, given out by the ...
Kayla Derkach Mar 31, 2016

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