Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
B100 Toy House Campaign collecting new, unwrapped toys for Christmas Amalgamated
KAMLOOPS - Toys and gifts are a significant part of what Christmas Amalgamated does every year, and the B100 Toy House Campaign keeps the shelves stocked with toys for every demographic. This year's c...
Dec 4, 2024
Plans for Sexual Assault Service Hub include rooms for police interviews, forensic medical exams
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre agency co-ordinator Alix Dolson said plans for the Sexual Assault Service Hub have potential to improve care for survivors. "Right now, if someone...
Dec 4, 2024
'It's provincial funding that is lacking'; KTTA president calls on province to secure sustainable funding for schools
KAMLOOPS - As the Kamloops Thompson School District rolls into the final three weeks of the year, some of the measures put in place to help recoup a $2 million budget shortfall are beginning to be see...
Dec 4, 2024
St. Andrew's on the Square on track for 2025 reopening: City of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says it is making progress on restoring St. Andrew's on the Square to its former glory.The iconic church on Seymour Street was damaged by a fire on May 2.During a prese...
Dec 4, 2024
Kamloops RCMP's Stuff the Cruiser drive collects 2,200 items for Christmas Amalgamated
KAMLOOPS - A police van full of toys made its way to Christmas Amalgamated over the weekend. Kamloops RCMP held its annual Stuff the Cruiser toy drive in front of the Toys 'R' Us on Notre Dame Drive o...
Dec 4, 2024
Teen's dazzling Christmas display once again lighting up hope for Kamloops Hospice
KAMLOOPS - In the heart of Dallas, a spectacular winter wonderland shines brightly, illuminating not just the night sky but also the hopes of many in the community. At the centre of this festive spect...
Dec 3, 2024
Contract faculty expected to feel brunt of TRU budget cuts: TRUFA President
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University is facing a massive budget shortfall due to new federal mandates surrounding international students. While a preliminary budget has not be released, cuts are expe...
Dec 3, 2024
New trucks expected to ease City of Kamloops waste pick-up delays heading into holiday collection schedule
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops' Civic Operations department has positive news amid a series of garbage and recycling pick-up delays. The city says it has been working through a combination of mechani...
Dec 3, 2024
RCMP ask for help finding woman last seen in Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - The Merritt detachment of the RCMP are assisting the Langley RCMP for a missing woman whose last confirmed sighting was at a Merritt business.RCMP say 33-year-old Kamira Nathe was last...
Dec 3, 2024
Sarai apologizes for lying about recording conversation with Kamloops mayor
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops councillor Bill Sarai has apologized for secretly recording a conversation he had with Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson nearly two years ago, then lying about the recording. Sarai offered ...
Dec 3, 2024
