Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Downtown Kamloops bus routes back to normal as Fourth Avenue closure ends
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says bus routes in the downtown core will be back to normal now that 4th Avenue has reopened to traffic.It says buses on both Route 6 - Downtown Loop and Route 9 - Glen...
Aaron Schulze Nov 24, 2024
Nicole Hampton-Montgomery elected to Logan Lake Council
LOGAN LAKE B.C. - Nicole Hampton-Montgomery has been elected to Logan Lake Council following Saturday's (Nov. 23) by-election. Hampton-Montgomery got 172 of the 308 votes that were cast to beat her tw...
Victor Kaisar Nov 24, 2024
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...
Victor Kaisar 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...
Aaron Schulze 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...
Victor Kaisar 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...
Victor Kaisar 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...
Victor Kaisar 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...
Victor Kaisar Nov 22, 2024
Our Community
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 - Protecting Seasonal Greenery
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