Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Fire crews quickly stamp out small fire at Domtar
KAMLOOPS - Fire crews braved the extreme cold and icy conditiions last night to put out a small fire at the Domtar mill at Mission Flats. KFR were called to the scene about 8:45 last night, to assist ...
Jan 5, 2017
Homeless shelters packed amid cities second cold snap
KAMLOOPS - With mother nature wreaking havoc across the province this week, Kamloops residents are being warned to stay inside as much as possible. Environment Canada says daytime temperatures aren...
Jan 4, 2017
Flu bug hitting Kamloops seniors care facilities hard
KAMLOOPS - The influenza bug is starting to run roughshod over Interior Health, and it’s hitting seniors care facilities particularly hard. Pamela de Bruin is the manager of communicable disease...
Jan 4, 2017
Strong year for Kamloops real estate sector
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops and district experienced a hot real estate market in 2016. Unit sales were up 24 per cent, and the value of units sold throughout the year was up 33 per cent, from $900 million to ...
Jan 4, 2017
Icy roads cause multiple collisions on city bridges
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are asking drivers to slow down and drive to conditions today after several crashes this morning. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said there was a two vehicle collision on the Overlanders Bridge, an...
Jan 4, 2017
Kamloops recreational facilities cost increase takes effect
KAMLOOPS - If you’re like many people, getting fit or losing weight is at the top of your New Year’s resolutions. While improving one’s health is never a bad idea, getting there is g...
Jan 3, 2017
Snowmobilers warned to follow the rules
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - RCMP say the roads aren’t for snowmobiles – even roads in Sun Peaks. Corporal Jodi Shelkie says officers have noted several recent instances of snowmobiles ending up wher...
Jan 3, 2017
Rockin' and Roland New Year's for one Kamloops family
Kamloops’ first baby of the new year is a boy. His name is Roland John Kozubski. Born to Brad and Patricia Kozubski of Kamloops, the city’s first baby of 2017 was delivered at Royal Inland...
Jan 3, 2017
Property assessment notices are in the mail
KAMLOOPS - The average price of a single family home in Kamloops has now eclipsed $400,000. Property assessment notices will arrive in the mail for area homeowners in the next few days. According to B...
Jan 3, 2017
Operation Red Nose sees success despite quiet New Year's Eve
KAMLOOPS - Despite lower than normal demand on New Years Eve, organizers with Operation Red Nose say this year’s campaign was a success. Co-ordinator Katie Klassen says demand for service on New...
Jan 2, 2017
