Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Targeted Enforcement Unit arrests wanted Clearwater woman
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops say one woman is in custody with breach charges, after she'd been arrested by the Targeted Enforcement Unit last week. RCMP state in a release on Wednesday of last week (...
Mar 25, 2024
Upper Nicola Band receiving 26 affordable rental homes
UPPER NICOLA, B.C. - Elders, families and individuals with the Upper Nicola Band will have access to 26 new affordable rental homes on reserve land. In a news release issued Monday (March 25), the B.C...
Aaron Schulze Mar 25, 2024
One year later, TRU releases full report of investigation into harassment allegations against two senior administrators
KAMLOOPS - One year after a redacted report into anonymous complaints of discrimination and harassment were made against two senior administrators at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) was released, the...
Aaron Schulze Mar 25, 2024
City recommends against expanded development cost charges exemptions
KAMLOOPS -- City of Kamloops staff are recommending against bylaw amendments that would expand development cost charges (DCC) exemptions to include purpose-built, for-profit affordable rental housing....
Marty Hastings Mar 24, 2024
Memorial Program once again accepting applications
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has reopened the Memorial Program and is accepting applications. The initiative allows residents to memorialize a loved one by providing a unique dedication of a plaque...
James Peters Mar 24, 2024
Blazers drop eighth straight, finish last in WHL standings; Cougars win West
PRINCE GEORGE -- Graduating forward Ashton Ferster tallied two goals in his final WHL game, but his Kamloops Blazers fell 5-2 to the hometown Prince George Cougars on Saturday (March 23) at CN Centre....
Mar 24, 2024
Merritt Fire Rescue pursing provincial funding
MERRITT -- Merritt Fire Rescue is pursuing financial aid from the provincial government to help cover the cost of increased medical calls.Fire chief David Tomkinson has asked Merritt city council to a...
James Peters Mar 23, 2024
Toledo honoured in home finale, Cougars crush Blazers
KAMLOOPS -- Colin (Toledo) Robinson said an emotional goodbye to fans of the Kamloops Blazers prior to their game against the Prince George Cougars on Friday (March 22) at Sandman Centre.The pre-game ...
James Peters Mar 23, 2024
Kamloops gardeners facing drought concerns
KAMLOOPS - In the wake of drought concerns, water restrictions and the threat of wildfires, many property owners are taking a new approach when it comes to gardening and the landscape of their yards. ...
James Peters Mar 22, 2024
City considering road and park additions in Valleyview, Dallas corridor alongside Pineridge site rezoning
KAMLOOPS - With a rezoning application coming forward to develop the Pineridge golf course into a new housing subdivision site, the City of Kamloops is also looking to make changes to the transportati...
James Peters Mar 22, 2024

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