Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
PIT stop program seeking donations ahead of Sunday's Thanksgiving meal
KAMLOOPS - On Sunday (Oct. 12), the Kamloops United Church (KUC) PIT stop program will be handing out hearty Thanksgiving meals to those in need. The organization expects to serve hundreds of people. ...
Oct 09, 2025
BCGEU picket lines spread further through Kamloops as union increases pressure on government
KAMLOOPS - On Wednesday (Oct. 8), the remaining BC Liquor and Cannabis stores joined picket lines across the province, including those in Kamloops. This is the sixth week of job action from the BC Gen...
Oct 09, 2025
Nearly three years into council's term, is discord plaguing Kamloops' reputation?
KAMLOOPS - Strife and infighting have featured prominently in political headlines in the city since Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson and eight city councillors were sworn in nearly three years ago. R...
Oct 08, 2025
RIH Foundation pleased with recruitment and fundraising in latest annual report
KAMLOOPS - Recently, the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation released its 2024-25 annual report, which highlights the funds raised by the organization, community stories and recruitment efforts. The foun...
Oct 08, 2025
Defence denies former Kamloops lawyer's killing of client was planned; claims manslaughter
VANCOUVER - Rogelio 'Butch' Bagabuyo, a former Kamloops lawyer in court for trial on a first-degree murder charge, says he did kill his client, but his legal team claims Mohd Abdullah's death wasn't t...
Oct 08, 2025
Councillor laments Kamloops' weed problem
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops councillor says it's time the city does something about its weed problem.At Tuesday's (Oct. 7) meeting, Councillor Margot Middleton brought forward a notice of motion calling on ...
Oct 08, 2025
TNRD engineers to assess Fadear Lake dam site, determine ways to alleviate flood risks for residents
KAMLOOPS - Engineers hired by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) will be arriving at a site north of Sun Peaks where a man-made gravel dam is creating a risk of flooding. It comes two days a...
Oct 08, 2025
High Bar First Nation signs agreement with the province to review mining activity within its territory
CLINTON, B.C. - A First Nation north of the Village of Clinton and the B.C. government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to review mining activity in the area. On Sept. 10, Llenlleny'ten (Hig...
Oct 08, 2025
TNRD launches agricultural recycling pilot program that provides compactors to farms and ranches
KAMLOOPS - Farms and ranches within the Thompson-Nicola Regional (TNRD) have easier access to recycling their bale wrap and silage bags and covers. The TNRD and Clearnfarms - an organization that recy...
Oct 08, 2025
CUPW strike prompts council to put off AAP borrowing decisions
KAMLOOPS - The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) strike has Kamloops council pushing back its consideration of a series of borrowing measures.Council was slated to vote on four new alternative a...
Oct 07, 2025
