Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Roden returned to TNRD board chair post
KAMLOOPS - Ashcroft Mayor Barbara Roden has fended off a challenge and will carry on as chair of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District's Board of Directors. Roden - who has been chair since 2022 - bea...
Nov 7, 2024
Kamloops trying out weekly organics collection during the winter
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents will have weekly organics collection for the winter. During Tuesday's (Nov. 5) regular meeting, Kamloops council voted 5-2 in favour of continuing weekly organics collect...
Nov 7, 2024
Overlanders Bridge unscathed after Wednesday night bonfire
KAMLOOPS - A bonfire under the north end of the Overlanders Bridge caught the eye of some Kamloops residents Wednesday (Nov. 6) night. Images captured by the City of Kamloops' webcam showed orange fla...
Nov 7, 2024
Water utility hike in Kamloops likely to remain at 15 per cent; drop to three per cent in 2029
KAMLOOPS - The average water utility rate for Kamloops homeowners is still expected to increase by 15 per cent in 2025. During its regular meeting Tuesday (Nov. 5), Kamloops council allowed city staff...
Nov 7, 2024
Skeetchestn Stables gives students hands-on experience
SKEETCHESTN - Wrangling chickens is just one of the lessons being taught at the new 'Skeetchestn Stables' that opened this year at Skeetchestn Community School."This is just educating children on what...
Nov 6, 2024
Department of Fisheries and Oceans highlights several factors that influenced lower poaching enforcement
KAMLOOPS - After former fisheries officer Randy Nelson highlighted what he called negligence from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) over a lack of enforcement leading to thousands of salmon...
Nov 6, 2024
'We are going to feel an impact'; Canada braces for promised tariffs after Trump win
KAMLOOPS - The Canadian economy is directly tied to our southern neighbours and with some economists predicting a possible recession under President Donald Trump if he follows through with mass deport...
Nov 6, 2024
Peacekeeping veteran Mike Young's service to country, and community spans multiple decades, and generations
KAMLOOPS - Blue berets are distinctive hats worn by members of the military who have served in peacekeeping operations with the United Nations. Mike Young of Kamloops dons one of those blue berets, ha...
Nov 6, 2024
Man wanted on violent charges may be in Kamloops, Nanaimo: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP would like your help tracking down a wanted man who may be in Kamloops or Nanaimo.The courts have issued warrants for Ronald Douglas Arndt, 31, on charges of robbery and assault causin...
Nov 6, 2024
Developer says involvement in access hub will help alleviate North Shore concerns
KAMLOOPS - More details are emerging about preliminary plans for a social services community access hub on the Kamloops North Shore.ARPA Investments says it has purchased the former Butler Auto and RV...
Nov 6, 2024
