Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Council to weigh in on potential introduction of rentable e-scooters in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops City staff are asking Council for approval to join the provincial electric kick scooter pilot project, which would open up another mode of transportation for residents and visitors...
Dec 07, 2024
Xget'tem' Trail temporarily closed because of 'unforeseen challenges' with erosion repair work
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says it has had to close the Xget'tem' Trail that connects Upper Sahali to the downtown core until Dec. 22 because of unforeseen challenges with erosion repair work.It ...
Dec 07, 2024
North Shore BIA looks to spread holiday cheer through Community Christmas event
KAMLOOPS - Christmas is right around the corner and there are plenty of ways to get into the Christmas spirit. The North Shore Business Improvement Association will be hosting a Community Christmas ev...
Dec 06, 2024
Victoria Street businesses banding together to raise money for Christmas Cheer Fund
KAMLOOPS - As Kamloops residents head out to start of finish their holiday shopping, local businesses along Victoria Street are ensuring your purchases go the extra mile. A two-day event is taking ove...
Dec 06, 2024
TRU students and faculty honour National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University's Faculty Association (TRUFA) marked the 35th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre with a solemn candlelight vigil on Friday (Dec. 6), joining communities across ...
Dec 06, 2024
Prosecutors refuse calls to charge driver in deadly 2023 McGill Road crash under Criminal Code
KAMLOOPS - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) says it has conducted a 'senior-level review' of its decision not to charge Colval Abbinett under Criminal Code in connection with the crash that killed TR...
Dec 06, 2024
Snowfall warning issued on Coquihalla between Hope and Merritt
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Hope to Merritt section of the Coquihalla, with 15 to 25 centimetres of snow expected this weekend.It says snow is expected to fall ...
Dec 06, 2024
Kamloops RCMP arrest cyclist in possession of weapon but no helmet
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP seized numerous weapons from a man caught riding a bike without a helmet or a light. RCMP say an officer was patrolling at around 7:50 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 4) when they found ...
Dec 06, 2024
Poor weather delays opening at Overlander Ski Club near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Overlander Ski Club will not be opening for the season Friday (Dec. 6) as planned because of poor weather. The Nordic ski trails at Stake Lake, south of Kamloops, are "super sticky and ...
Dec 06, 2024
Shoebox Project gathering gift boxes to make a positive impact for women in need
KAMLOOPS - A seasonal push to provide gifts for women in the community who may be going through a difficult time is collecting donations for the Shoebox Project. The Kamloops Chapter of the project ta...
Dec 06, 2024
