Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Advocate for sustainable agriculture named Greens candidate in Salmon Arm-Shuswap
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A lifelong Shuswap resident will have his name on the ballot for the upcoming provincial election.The B.C. Greens announced that Jeb Wiebe, described as a passionate advocate for su...
Aaron Schulze Sep 04, 2024
Change and excitement in the air as students return to school in SD73
KAMLOOPS - Lots of excitement, butterflies and maybe even some tears as students headed back to class Tuesday (Sept. 3). "There was a lot of traffic this morning, tons of parents dropping off," said D...
Sep 03, 2024
With Tegart's retirement, Fraser-Nicola set for new MLA after 11 years
ASHCROFT, B.C. - Another veteran BC Liberal and then BC United MLA has made the decision to step away ahead of this October's provincial election. Jackie Tegart, who spent 11 years as the MLA for Fras...
Sep 03, 2024
MLA Milobar to run for BC Conservatives in Kamloops Centre
KAMLOOPS - Veteran MLA Peter Milobar has announced he will run for the Conservative Party of B.C. in the October provincial election. Milobar made the announcement with family members by his side Tues...
Aaron Schulze Sep 03, 2024
Late night ahead for those wishing to watch Stewart go for gold at Paralympics
Greg Stewart of Kamloops will be aiming to repeat as Paralympic Games champion on Wednesday (Sept. 4) in Paris.The men's F46 shot put event is scheduled to begin at 1:05 a.m. and will feature 11 compe...
Sep 03, 2024
Veteran MLA Jackie Tegart announces she will not run in provincial election
ASHCROFT, B.C. - Veteran M.L.A. Jackie Tegart has announced she will not seek a fourth term in this fall's provincial election. She had been expected to represent the BC United Party in the election i...
Aaron Schulze Sep 03, 2024
Kamloops Fire Rescue responding to water rescue near Riverside Park
UPDATE (10:00 a.m.): A water rescue near Riverside Park has turned into a search for a missing man. In an update Tuesday morning, Kamloops RCMP say one of two men who were heard yelling for help from ...
Aaron Schulze Sep 03, 2024
"Recognize and celebrate all of our workers": Kamloops Labour Day Picnic taking place at McDonald Park
KAMLOOPS - Labour Day festivities will once again be celebrated at McDonald Park on the North Shore Monday (Sept. 2). The annual Labour Day Picnic in Kamloops will feature music, displays, kids activi...
Aaron Schulze Sep 02, 2024
RCMP investigating after deceased male found off Coquihalla near Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - On Friday, August 30, 2024, the Merritt RCMP received a report of a deceased male just off the roadway near Exit 286 of Highway 5 in Merritt, BC.Through a comprehensive examination of ...
Aaron Schulze Sep 01, 2024
North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo rides its way to 75 year Anniversary
BARRIERE. B.C. - The 75th annual North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo is underway at the North Thompson Fall Fair Grounds in Barriere. This year's theme is Come Home for the Harvest and features all s...
Sep 01, 2024
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Week in Review: Week of Sept. 30
Oct 05, 2024
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Bonsai for Beginners
Two and Out
PETERS: Four dogs will die and the owners responsible will get away with it
Oct 04, 2024
Looped In
LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: October 3, 2024
Oct 04, 2024
Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Get it Done for the Fall Season
ONE MAN'S OPINION
COLLINS: Changes in our justice system are critical
Oct 03, 2024
Question of the Week
Have you already made an appointment to get your winter tires on?
Oct 02, 2024