Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
75 year old hiker rescued near Savona
KAMLOOPS - The RCMP helicopter had to be employed to help rescue a stranded hiker near Savona yesterday. The 75 year old man called ‘911’ at about 11:00 a.m., saying he had been hiking wit...
Apr 11, 2016
Speed a factor in fatal Schubert Dr. crash: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say they believe speed was a factor in a fatal crash on the North Shore early Saturday morning, but still don’t know whether drugs or alcohol played a part. Cpl. Jodi Sh...
Apr 11, 2016
Inquest into RIH parkade death begins
KAMLOOPS - A coroners’ inquest begins today in the death of Jacob George Setah. Setah was the young man who fell to his death from the top of the Royal Inland Hospital parkade in June of 2014. H...
Apr 11, 2016
No solution in sight for BC dermatologist shortage
KAMLOOPS - The head of the section of dermatology for Doctors of BC is concerned that skin conditions are being left untreated due to a shortage of dermatologists. Dr. Evert Tuyp says there is current...
Apr 11, 2016
Sundhu shares thoughts on Mulcair rejection
KAMLOOPS - With a vote of 52 per cent in favour of new leadership, Tom Mulcair is out as the federal New Democratic Party leader. Bill Sundhu was the party’s candidate in Kamloops-Thompson-Carib...
Apr 10, 2016
Kamloops Art Gallery Wine Festival officially announced
KAMLOOPS - In less than a month, fans of fermented fruit will have the opportunity to get their fill, as the 18th annual Kamloops Wine Festival will take place at venues throughout the region. The iti...
Apr 10, 2016
North Shore residents rally to save McDonald Park Pool
KAMLOOPS - The fight is far from over for those trying to keep the McDonald Park Pool open. North Shore residents are not happy with city council’s decision to close their pool and replace it wi...
Apr 10, 2016
Migration driving up housing starts in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A lot of homes were being costructed in Kamloops last month. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) March saw a total of 87 housing starts, compared to just 27 the ...
Apr 09, 2016
Local MP weighs in on Conservative leadership race
KAMLOOPS - Two Conservative MPs have officially thrown their hats in the ring for the Conservative leadership race. Quebec MP Maxime Bernier and Ontario MP Kellie Leitch each hope to be the next leade...
Apr 09, 2016
B.C. won't take the lead on change to food labeling
KAMLOOPS - BC’s Health Minister says he likes an innovative food labeling idea out of Great Britain, but he won’t push for the change in this province. The idea would see food labels simpl...
Apr 09, 2016
