Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
B.C. health authorities working with Province in the wake of looming U.S. tariffs: IHA Chair
KAMLOOPS - The Chair of Interior Health's (IH) Board of Directors says B.C.'s health authorities are working with the Provincial Government to try and mitigate the impact of potential U.S. tariffs. "I...
Feb 13, 2025
'This is reclamation'; Tk'emlúps Kúkpi7 Casimir discusses historical designation for former residential school site
TK'EMLPS - The Kamloops Indian Residential School, which was in the building now known as the Chief Louis Centre, was opened in 1890, and closed in 1978. Those who attended were between the ages of fo...
Feb 13, 2025
Run for Ryan ski event to commemorate seven years since disappearance
KAMLOOPS - Next week will mark seven years since Ryan Shtuka went missing from the Sun Peaks area, and his family has returned to the mountain for the annual Run for Ryan ski event ever since.The 20-y...
Feb 13, 2025
'That's not healthy, it doesn't help the community'; Minister Kahlon set to respond to Kamloops council's request for meeting
KAMLOOPS - In January, Kamloops city council requested a meeting with Ravi Kahlon, the B.C. Minister responsible for Municipal Affairs.The request followed a letter from Kahlon, who asked the CIty for...
Feb 13, 2025
BCLC says 20 Kamloops families to benefit after recent partnership with Blazers
KAMLOOPS - The BC Lottery Corporation says 20 Kamloops families will get a little extra help from the Y Women's Emergency Shelter, thanks to a partnership it struck with the Kamloops Blazers this year...
Feb 13, 2025
Public budget meeting to be held Thursday night
KAMLOOPS - Residents of Kamloops will get an opportunity to share their thoughts on the provisional budget tonight (Feb. 13) at McArthur Island from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. City council, along with city sta...
Feb 13, 2025
TNRD asking residents to provide feedback on communication ahead of policy review
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is asking residents to provide their feedback on communication with the local government in the form of a short survey.The TNRD says the survey ...
Feb 13, 2025
Kamloops tourism industry braces for change as buy-local frenzy erupts across Canada
KAMLOOPS - The exchange rate, tariff threats and Canada becoming State 51 have left many Canadian tourists looking for vacations away from the Land of Liberty. All the factors surrounding travel to th...
Feb 12, 2025
Former Kamloops fisheries officer hosting new conservation officer TV show
KAMLOOPS - A retired fisheries officer's book has become the inspiration for a new TV show, premiering this Friday (Feb. 14) in the U.S. Wardens: Case Files, features Randy Nelson's collection of stor...
Feb 12, 2025
Updated City of Kamloops Active Transportation Plan showcases five major projects over the next 10 years
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is close to completing an update of the Active Transportation Plan that was originally adopted by council in 2018. The plan was discussed at council's Committee of the ...
Feb 12, 2025
