Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Merritt, Salmon Arm emergency departments to receive $7.5M from province for physician coverage
MERRITT, B.C. - Emergency departments in Merritt and Salmon Arm are getting a funding boost to help stabilize their physician coverage.In a news release issued Wednesday (Oct. 18), the B.C. government...
James Peters Oct 18, 2023
TRU hosts PPE showcase to bolster trades inclusivity
KAMLOOPS - It's hard to 'dress for the job you want' when the clothing for it doesn't exist. For women in trades, properly-fitted safety gear hasn't been widely available until recently. Tuesday night...
James Peters Oct 18, 2023
Kamloops RCMP searching for man wanted for assault
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding a wanted 48-year-old man.In a news release issued Wednesday (Oct. 18), police say Jeremie Benoit Robinson is wanted on unendorsed w...
James Peters Oct 18, 2023
Rally to be held today in Lytton to protest lack of building activity since 2021 fire
LYTTON, B.C. - As a retired school principal, Lytton mayor Denise O'Connor is accustomed to solving problems.But getting the village she represents back up and running after a fire ravaged her communi...
Aaron Schulze Oct 18, 2023
Year-round service: Pacific Coastal Airlines expands Kamloops to Victoria route
KAMLOOPS - It only took until the first flight for Pacific Coastal Airlines to expand its Kamloops to Victoria service.In a social media post Tuesday (Oct. 17), Pacific Coastal Airlines - the B.C. bas...
Aaron Schulze Oct 18, 2023
Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department temporarily closed overnight
MERRITT, B.C. - Residents in Merritt and area won't have access to their local emergency department until later Wednesday (Oct. 18) morning.In a news release, Interior Health says the emergency depart...
Aaron Schulze Oct 18, 2023
Five-year anniversary since cannabis legalization; more changes may be on the way
KAMLOOPS- Five years ago Tuesday (Oct. 17), cannabis was legalized in Canada. A rainbow of cannabis products are available at any of the several weed stores open in Kamloops. Everything from soft drin...
James Peters Oct 17, 2023
The good, the bad and the unknown: how Kamloops schools are approaching AI in classrooms
KAMLOOPS - There are plenty of ways for people to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) lately, and schools at every level have had to adjust for the new wave of technology. "Artificial Intelligence is int...
Aaron Schulze Oct 17, 2023
After avoiding a disastrous season, concern remains for salmon population
KAMLOOPS - The river levels along the Thompson River are on par with the lowest on record, and are currently two metres below their average for mid-October. Despite that, Department of Fisheries and O...
Aaron Schulze Oct 17, 2023
City of Kamloops director McCorkell promoted to deputy CAO; fire chief Uzeloc takes over protective services
KAMLOOPS - City of Kamloops CAO David Trawin is shaking up his senior management team to align with council's strategic plan. At council's regular meeting Tuesday (Oct. 17), Trawin announced he has pr...
James Peters Oct 17, 2023
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