Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Six-storey, 90-unit rental building for 55+ adults slated for Glenwood Drive property in Valleyview
KAMLOOPS - The proponents behind a controversial Valleyview apartment building are proposing to earmark the entire development as seniors' rental housing for people over the age of 55. In a report goi...
Dec 07, 2025
Proposed 2026 TNRD tax increase now projected at 6.7 per cent
KAMLOOPS - Residents in the TNRD can still have their say into the proposed 2026 budget, which is now forecasting a 6.7 per cent global tax increase next year. That's down three per cent from the init...
Dec 07, 2025
BC Wildlife Park moving ahead with accessible playground project after years of fundraising
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildlife Park is moving ahead with its new accessible playground project following years of fundraising.The latest boost to the coffers comes via another $10,000 contribution from th...
Dec 07, 2025
Kamloops SPCA advising against giving pets as holiday gifts
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops branch of the BC SPCA is urging potential adopters or pet buyers to not give animals as gifts without the giftee's prior consent. "Talk to that person first and check are they ...
Dec 07, 2025
Work to reopen Sun Peaks health centre still ongoing
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - With ski season underway, officials at Sun Peaks say work to reopen the community's health clinic, which has been closed for the past two months, is still ongoing.Speaking at the Dec...
Dec 07, 2025
Sunday service returning to Kamloops United Church nearly 16 months after 2024 fire
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops United Church will be hosting its first service at its rebuilt downtown location this Sunday (Dec. 7), nearly 16 months after the church was damaged by an electrical fire. Wors...
Dec 06, 2025
Harper Mountain, Overlander Ski Club eyeing December 13 opening date
KAMLOOPS - The recent spell of wintry weather in the Kamloops area is welcome news to the operators of two outdoor recreational destinations.Both the Harper Mountain Ski Resort and the Stake Lake ski ...
Dec 06, 2025
Westsyde Secondary raises bar at Empty Bowls fundraiser
KAMLOOPS - Empty Bowls fundraisers are held around the world each year to raise money for organizations that fight for hunger relief. Westsyde Secondary raised more than $4,000 for the Kamloops Food B...
Dec 06, 2025
Sun Peaks gears up for long season ahead
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - The mountain resort municipality of Sun Peaks is ready for its busiest time of year with local and international travellers heading to the holiday destination. The resort is looking ...
Dec 05, 2025
Kruger better positioned than most but hopes recent forestry struggles prompt government action
KAMLOOPS - Over the past four weeks, four forestry operations in British Columbia have announced they are shutting down. Most recently, it was the Domtar Crofton pulp mill on Vancouver Island announci...
Dec 05, 2025
