Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops retailers brace for GST exemption headaches
KAMLOOPS - The federal government's holiday GST and HST exemption kicks in Saturday (Dec. 14) for a two-month period. Certain items will qualify, including prepared food and snacks, restaurant meals, ...
Dec 13, 2024
SD73 considering parent suggestions for new catchment boundaries; final changes expected in May 2025
KAMLOOPS - With the new Snne Elementary School under construction and pressure mounting at schools in the southwest sector of the city, the Kamloops Thompson School District (SD73) is looking at chang...
Dec 13, 2024
UPDATE: RCMP say criminality not suspect as body of missing Sun Peaks skier found
SUN PEAKS B.C. - (UPDATE 3:15 p.m.): The search for a missing 68-year-old skier at Sun Peaks Resort has come to a tragic end. In a statement Friday (Dec. 13), Tk'emlps Rural RCMP confirmed that the bo...
Dec 13, 2024
Hospital board to share Kamloops cancer care centre concerns with new B.C. health minister
KAMLOOPS - The chair of the Thompson Regional Hospital District (TRHD) will be reaching out to B.C.'s new health minister, Josie Osborne, to share concerns about the Kamloops cancer care centre. Speak...
Dec 13, 2024
Proponents behind new Tk'emlups jet fuel plant promise to engage further with affected Kamloops residents
KAMLOOPS - The proponents behind a large-scale jet fuel plant on Tk'emlups te Secwpemc lands say there will be lots of engagement in the months ahead with Kamloops residents, who may be impacted eithe...
Dec 13, 2024
High schoolers bolster Kamloops Food Bank with competition, fundraiser
KAMLOOPS - Local high schools delivered a double-whammy of generousity on Thursday (Dec. 12) at the Kamloops Food Bank.Westsyde secondary students crafted more than 100 clay bowls as part of their Emp...
Dec 12, 2024
Sledders, backcountry adventurers encouraged to gear up, get educated
KAMLOOPS -- With winter approaching, backcountry enthusiasts are tuning up equipment and planning treks through mountains and meadows. Safety is top of mind for many, but, as CFJC Today reports, it's ...
Dec 12, 2024
E-Scooter pilot receives green light from Kamloops council
KAMLOOPS - You've likely seen them in 23 different participating communities around the province, including Kelowna and Vernon, but this week, Kamloops council approved a motion to bring electric kick...
Dec 12, 2024
Kamloops Honda's tradition of giving back hits year 32
KAMLOOPS - Once again Kamloops Honda, along with support from Save-On Foods, Home Hardware and Canadian Tire, has donated 100 Christmas hampers to the Kamloops Salvation Army.The baskets are filled wi...
Dec 12, 2024
Extensive search for Sun Peaks skier last seen Tuesday spreads into second day
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - A large search effort is underway at Sun Peaks Resort, just outside of Kamloops, for a missing skier. Police, search and rescue teams, and Sun Peaks Ski Patrol have been looking for ...
Dec 12, 2024
