Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Winter driving tips to arrive safely
KAMLOOPS -Highway drivers are reminded to practice safe driving after a snowfall but what about on city streets? A few spun-out cars were spotted around Kamloops Sunday morning following Saturday nigh...
Dec 4, 2016
Kamloops Santa Shuffle draws big crowd this year
KAMLOOPS - It's becoming a tradition here in Kamloops – the Santa Shuffle was held at Riverside Park on Saturday morning. Festive Fun Runners donned their holiday best, and took part in a 1K elf...
Dec 3, 2016
Teen struck by vehicle, recovering in hospital
KAMLOOPS - A 15-year-old female is in hospital after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Wawn and Westsyde Road Friday night. Kamloops Staff Sergeant Edward Predo says the incident took p...
Dec 3, 2016
Online shopping busier than ever in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - With Christmas just over three weeks away, Canada Post employees are working around-the-clock to ensure gifts make it to loved ones on time. This year the company says it expects to deliver...
Dec 2, 2016
Toy houses return for the holidays
KAMLOOPS - Christmas Amalgamated has once again enlisted the help of our sister stations B100 and CIFM to gather toys for families in need this Christmas. Toy houses have been set up in various locati...
Dec 2, 2016
Kettle campaign pleads for volunteers over holiday season
KAMLOOPS - The Salvation Army kettle campaign is still looking for volunteers this Christmas season. This year the Salvation Army hopes to raise $200,000 to go toward family services throughout the co...
Dec 2, 2016
Celebrate A Life campaign raises money for Hospice equipment
KAMLOOPS - As people in Kamloops get into the holiday spirit shoppers are encouraged to “Celebrate A Life” on their way through Northills Mall. The annual event raises money for the Marjor...
Dec 2, 2016
Awesome Asher: 116 days in intensive care
KAMLOOPS - A local woman was faced with the terrifying possibility of losing her child when she went into labour at only 23 weeks. Vanessa Antoine gave birth to her second child, Asher, nearly 4 month...
Dec 2, 2016
WorkSafe BC campaign raises awareness to dangers of asbestos
KAMLOOPS - Asbestos has many properties which made it an ideal material for building, including sound absorption, fire resistance, and low cost. It was widely used in construction for decades before t...
Dec 2, 2016
Local Rotarians helping feed needy children
KAMLOOPS - It’s a sad fact that every day, children in our community simply do not get enough to eat, but thanks to an initiative by the downtown rotary club, there will be fewer children in Kam...
Dec 1, 2016
