Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Costly implications for a pesticide ban on municipal land
KAMLOOPS - There could be costly implications for the City of Kamloops if council votes in favor of a ban of cosmetic pesticides on all municipal land this week. A report from the city's Parks, Recrea...
Dec 13, 2015
Annual "Stuff the Cruiser" a huge success in Kamloops Sunday.
KAMLOOPS - The annual RCMP and Christmas Amalgamated “Stuff the Cruiser” fundraiser was a great success Sunday. 14 cruisers were stuffed with food, clothing, books and childrens’ toy...
Dec 13, 2015
Longest Golf season on record for Mt Paul
KAMLOOPS - Mt Paul Golf course in Kamloops is experiencing the longest season on record. Golf professional Rick Shick says the golf course typically closes mid-November but says the season has been ex...
Dec 13, 2015
International Climate Agreement reached in Paris
KAMLOOPS - Canada’s Environment Minister says the international climate deal, which was reached in Paris on Saturday, will pave the way for many opportunities. Catherine McKenna says the world i...
Dec 13, 2015
Council to consider demolishing former Kamloops Daily News building
KAMLOOPS - City Council will consider the demolition of the former Kamloops Daily News building at Seymour Street and 4th Avenue now that the proposed performing arts referendum was defeated. Mayor Pe...
Dec 11, 2015
Wild Lights are back at the Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - An annual holiday tradition kicks off tonight at the B.C. Wildlife Park, as the 18th edition of the Wild Lights festival opens to the public. Around 600,000 lights will illuminate the park,...
Dec 11, 2015
Operation Red Nose looking for more volunteers
KAMLOOPS - This weekend is considered to be one of the busiest of the holiday season for Operation Red Nose in Kamloops. Many Christmas parties have booked safe rides home in advance with Operation Re...
Dec 11, 2015
Study: price of food to rise 2.4% in 2016
KAMLOOPS - In Canada, we can get virtually any food we desire by simply visiting a grocery store. According to a recent study by the Food Institute of the University of Guelph, food prices in Canada a...
Dec 11, 2015
Kamloops homeless count results reveal a troubling trend
KAMLOOPS - Results from this fall’s homeless count in Kamloops show the gap between social assistance rates and rental rates is putting many people out in the cold. The count found 106 homeless ...
Dec 11, 2015
Salvation Army seeing an influx in donations
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Salvation Army is outpacing last year when it comes to its Kettle Campaign. Volunteers are set up throughout the city including at one location in Merritt this year. Captain Pa...
Dec 10, 2015
