Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'I had to get real with myself': Local peer addictions coach details his journey toward recovery
KAMLOOPS - It's Addictions Awareness Week across Canada, which serves as an opportunity for people to learn more about overdose prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery, and discussion solut...
James Peters Nov 25, 2024
Kamloops Search and Rescue's latest task - finding a new headquarters space - proves fruitful
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A long-awaited solution for Kamloops Search and Rescue's (KSAR) space constraints may finally be in sight. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is set to collaborate with the ...
Aaron Schulze Nov 25, 2024
Stark reality sets in as TRU grapples with multi-million dollar international student tuition hit
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is embarking on a new reality of post-secondary education in the fallout of the federal government capping international student enrollment. Those students ...
Aaron Schulze Nov 25, 2024
Driver in fatal 2023 WolfPack crash charged under Motor Vehicle Act
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 5:30 p.m.): RCMP say the driver that caused the crash that killed TRU WolfPack athlete Owyn McInnis will not be charged criminally, though he has been charged under the Motor Vehicl...
Victor Kaisar Nov 25, 2024
Kamloops council to review proposed extended New Year's Day hours for bars and nightclubs
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is poised to make changes to Zoning Bylaw No. 55 that would allow liquor primary establishments like bars and nightclubs to serve alcohol until 3:00 am on New Year's Da...
James Peters Nov 25, 2024
Shooter in 2019 Brocklehurst murder eligible for parole earlier following re-sentencing
KAMLOOPS - A man responsible for a 2019 Kamloops drug trade murder is eligible for parole earlier after the B.C. Court of Appeal substituted a conviction. Hugh McIntosh was convicted of first degree m...
James Peters Nov 25, 2024
UPDATE: RCMP say missing 12-year-old girl found safe
UPDATE: KAMLOOPS - The 12-year-old girl reported missing Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, has been found and is safe.(Please note: for privacy considerations any previous information pertaining to this individu...
Victor Kaisar Nov 25, 2024
TNRD eyeing meetings with new B.C. cabinet ministers in early 2025
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is hoping to meet with six B.C. government ministers in a bid to continue advocating for its priorities, now that a new cabinet has been sworn i...
Victor Kaisar Nov 25, 2024
Kamloops RCMP aiming to 'Stuff the Cruiser' with toys for families this holiday season
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP will be on the lookout for toys, gift cards and cash this weekend. Officers, volunteers and Sgt. Safety Bear will be parked outside the Toys R Us store in Lower Sahali Saturda...
Aaron Schulze Nov 25, 2024
Kamloops MLAs expect to be in constituency offices by early December
KAMLOOPS - The two BC Conservative MLAs in Kamloops expect to be in their new offices by early December, now that they've both been sworn into office as part of the Official Opposition.Kamloops-Centre...
Aaron Schulze Nov 24, 2024
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One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: Will the last month of the year be better than the first 11?
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Art of Christmas
Art of Christmas - A Pitcher Plant for Christmas
Two and Out
PETERS: Approving the access hub shelter on the North Shore helped the helpers
Nov 29, 2024
Looped In
LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: November 28, 2024
Nov 28, 2024
Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce
38th Annual Business Excellence Awards
One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: Strikes like that at Canada Post need to be resolved from within
Nov 28, 2024
The Tattle of Hastings
THE TATTLE OF HASTINGS: Matonovich back on track
Nov 27, 2024