Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
New data shows voter turnout in Kamloops ridings above national average
KAMLOOPS - The results are officially in, and it looks like both Kamloops-area ridings had a voter turnout higher than the national average during the 2025 federal election. Data from Elections Canada...
May 02, 2025
Latest PIT count finds 313 people experiencing homelessness in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - New data from the City of Kamloops shows there were 313 people found to be experiencing homeless during the Point-in-Time Count, conducted last October.It was an increase of one person when...
May 02, 2025
'Targeted advertising' told Kamloops residents of voting hours: Elections Canada
KAMLOOPS - Elections Canada says Kamloops-Shuswap-Central Rockies is one of eight ridings across the Canada that spans two time zones. Thus, the riding is highlighted on the agency's website to make v...
May 02, 2025
Kamloops seeking feedback on proposed updates to Active Transportation Plan
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is seeking feedback on a slate of proposed updates to the Active Transportation portion of the Transportation Master Plan.Residents will be able to have their say at an...
May 02, 2025
Environment Canada data shows Kamloops area was warmer and wetter in April
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada says it was a warmer and wetter April than usual in the Kamloops area. Meteorologist Colin Fong says the average temperature during the month was 10.7 C, about one degree...
May 02, 2025
McArthur Island soccer fields closed for two weeks of maintenance
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says the fields at McArthur Island will be closed for maintenance for the next two weeks. It says crews will be working on seeding, top dressing, and turf repairs start...
May 02, 2025
Bottle hopes to inspire at National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
KAMLOOPS -- Indigenous strength, excellence and unity will be celebrated at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships, which are scheduled to get underway on Monday (May 5) at McArthur Island Sport...
May 01, 2025
Kamloops RCMP crackdown on drugs and gangs leads to large seizure of weapons in Chase
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a search warrant executed in Chase last week is connected to the recent uptick in violence linked to organized crime.Thursday (May 1) morning, police displayed some of the...
May 01, 2025
Court hears testimony of victim and accused's financial scheme leading up to Abdullah killing
KAMLOOPS - The continuation of a first-degree murder trial for a former lawyer in Kamloops accused of slaying his client heard more witness testimony related to the financial actions both men took lea...
May 01, 2025
Kamloops-Thompson School District to eliminate more than 40 CUPE positions due to budget issues
KAMLOOPS - Details of the Kamloops Thompson School District's plan to balance its 2025-206 budget are becoming more clear. The union representing support staff in the district says administration is e...
May 01, 2025
