Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Horgan's ability to govern across party lines admired by those who knew him best
KAMLOOPS - You always knew where you stood with John Horgan, remembered for his straight forward attitude and unwavering support for issues he believed in."He was a great public servant, very humble m...
Nov 12, 2024
Mild fall weather forces postponement of Sun Peaks opening
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Officials at Sun Peaks say they don't have quite enough snow for their planned winter opening this weekend.In a news release issued Tuesday (Nov. 16), the resort says an opening to w...
Nov 12, 2024
Major work complete on Lansdowne Street corridor in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Traffic is flowing freely on Lansdowne Street in downtown Kamloops once again after more than six months of construction. In a post to social media Sunday (Nov. 10), the City of Kamloops st...
Nov 12, 2024
Kamloops Street Rod Association donates record $18K to RIH Foundation
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Street Rod Association (KSRA) has donated a record $18,000 to the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Foundation in support of pediatrics.Association president Kim Grayston says the mo...
Nov 11, 2024
Kamloops residents invited to attend Remembrance Day ceremony at Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Legion is inviting residents to Riverside Park Monday (Nov. 11) to honour those who have sacrificed in service to Canada.The Remembrance Day ceremony will begin with a parade t...
Nov 10, 2024
BC Wildfire Service to conduct pile burn near Merritt Speedway
MERRITT - The BC Wildfire Service and the Lower Nicola Fire Department will be working on a controlled burn near the Merritt Speedway, starting as early as this Monday, Nov. 11.Crews will be burning a...
Nov 10, 2024
Casimir re-elected Kukpi7 of Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc
TK'EMLUPS - Tk'emlps te Secwpemc members have elected Rosanne Casimir to a third term as Kukpi7 (chief).The election for Kukpi7 and council wrapped up with general voting day Saturday (Nov. 9). Casimi...
Nov 10, 2024
B.C. mayors to continue pressing new government amid ongoing ER shutdowns
MERRITT - A group of B.C. mayors are joining forces to push for better healthcare coverage in rural communities across the Interior. While the initiative is being spearheaded by Lillooet Mayor Laurie ...
Nov 9, 2024
Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc members to elect new Chief and Council Saturday
It's election day for Tkemlps te Secwpemc members as they'll be picking their Chief and Council for the next three years. Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir is eyeing her third consecutive mandate as Chief, going...
Nov 9, 2024
Kamloops man goes on frenzied, 5-minute grocery shopping spree to support RIH Foundation
KAMLOOPS - It was almost a scene out of the TV show, 'Supermarket Sweep.'Kamloops' Cody Skene raced against the clock at Fresh Street Market on Friday (Nov. 8) - dashing through the aisles as his fami...
Nov 8, 2024
