Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Diabetes Canada ending textile donation bin program in Kamloops, Okanagan
KAMLOOPS - Diabetes Canada is ending its textile recycling bin program in Kamloops and the Okanagan, meaning people will have one fewer option when it comes to donating old clothes.Marcia Dick, the So...
Nov 23, 2024
CNA supports Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension Project
LOGAN LAKE B.C. - Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly (CNA) has formally announced its support for the Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension Project.This decision follows extensive and deliberate engageme...
Nov 23, 2024
Logan Lake residents to elect new councillor in Saturday by-election
LOGAN LAKE B.C. - It's by-election day in the District of Logan Lake with three people in the running to fill the vacant seat on council. Nicole Hampton-Montgomery, Carrie McNeely and Karley Millhouse...
Nov 23, 2024
New snow, chairlift arrive in time for opening day at Sun Peaks Resort
SUN PEAKS, B.C. -- Opening day at Sun Peaks Resort is scheduled for Saturday (Nov. 22).All 13 lifts will be turning and more than 100 of the resort's 144 trails will be open, along with the full compl...
Nov 22, 2024
13-hour closure slated for Merritt emergency department starting Friday evening
MERRITT, B.C. - It's a familiar story for Merritt residents Friday night (Nov. 22), with Interior Health (IH) announcing a closure of the community's emergency department.IH says the ER at Nicola Vall...
Nov 22, 2024
44th annual Santa Claus Parade coming to downtown Kamloops Sunday
KAMLOOPS - On Sunday (Nov. 24), thousands of Kamloops residents will line the streets of the city's downtown core to catch this year's Santa Claus Parade. The festivities hosted by the Kamloops Centra...
Nov 22, 2024
Kamloops community rallies for 19th annual B100 Basics for Babies fundraiser
KAMLOOPS - The spirit of giving was in full force Friday (Nov. 22) as hundreds of generous donors gathered at the Delta Hotel for the 19th annual B100 Basics for Babies fundraiser, supporting the Kaml...
Nov 22, 2024
Local stakeholders work to subside concerns over North Shore access hub at open house
KAMLOOPS - Earlier this month, Kamloops city council approved a motion to distribute a notice of intent to consider a temporary use permit at 142 Tranquille Road, the old Butler Auto and RV lot. On Th...
Nov 22, 2024
TNRD, City, KSAR to partner on new Kamloops search and rescue headquarters, fire hall in Rayleigh
KAMLOOPS - Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) staff will be working with the City and with Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) on plans for a new purpose-built search and rescue headquarters in Ra...
Nov 22, 2024
Stolen truck and trailer from the Cariboo damages vehicles and escapes Kamloops: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say they're still looking for three suspects who escaped despite a large police presence in downtown Kamloops Friday (Nov. 22) morning.In a news release, RCMP say an officer was patrol...
Nov 22, 2024
