Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
B.C. paramedics union warns new overtime ban leading to 'critical' staffing levels
RICHMOND B.C. - The union that represents ambulance paramedics across British Columbia says a ban on overtime work will likely mean that a "significant" number of ambulances in the province will be si...
Jan 18, 2025
Riversong Guitars dealing with break-in attempt at Lee's Music location
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops business that has dealt with nearly a dozen break-ins in recent years says it was targeted by criminals again this week. And the break-in comes as the group is preparing to drive...
Jan 17, 2025
Stankoven talks bumping slump, big night against Leafs, Stars' line juggling, rookie scoring race, repaying parents
DALLAS - Logan Stankoven is more than halfway through his rookie season in the NHL and his Dallas Stars are among the top teams in the ultra-competitive Western Conference.The 5-foot-8 forward from Ka...
Jan 17, 2025
Strength of U.S. dollar has American tourists flocking to Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - The words 'tourism' and 'Sun Peaks' go hand-in-hand and with the poor performance of the Canadian dollar compared to that of the United States, the resort is thriving from plenty of ...
Jan 17, 2025
Nursing staff vacancy rates improve at RIH, prompting end of Activation Team program
KAMLOOPS - Short staffing is a common issue plaguing hospitals across Canada, but some progress has been made in reducing the vacancy rates at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Two years ago, the hos...
Jan 17, 2025
Shelter operators expanding service with mercury set to plunge in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - With Environment Canada forecasting overnight lows to dip below -5 C every night for the next week, Kamloops is initializing its extreme weather response by expanding shelter spaces in the ...
Jan 17, 2025
UPDATE: Missing 25-year-old man found safe
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE Jan 18, 10:30 a.m.): A 25-year-old Kamloops man who was reported missing Friday (Jan. 17) afternoon has been found safe. Both Kamloops RCMP and the man's mother confirmed that devel...
Jan 17, 2025
Kamloops area poised to see double-digit negative temperatures for first time this winter
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops and area residents will likely get to experience the first true cold snap of this winter as temperatures are expected to drop well below the freezing mark in some cases. Environmen...
Jan 17, 2025
Fewer Kamloops residents reported good quality of life in 2024: Citizen Satisfaction Survey
KAMLOOPS - A decline in quality of life is one of the City of Kamloops' key findings in its Citizen Satisfaction Survey for 2024. According to the city's survey, conducted by Forum Reach Inc., 75 per ...
Jan 17, 2025
Engagement sessions scheduled as work to rehabilitate former Kamloops Indian Residential School building continues
KAMLOOPS - Tk'emlps te Secwepemc is seeking input from all band members as it moves ahead with plans to rehabilitate the former Kamloops Indian Residential School building. It will be hosting a pair o...
Jan 17, 2025
