Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops council to mayor: show us your conduct has improved and we'll reinstate you to TNRD, airport authority
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops council says Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson will have to come forward with hat in hand if he wants to be reinstated to a pair of external boards.On July 19, council removed Hamer-Jackson...
Oct 24, 2024
Kamloops' Pangilinan honoured by national chamber body
KAMLOOPS - The executive director of the Kamloops and District Chamber of Commerce has been given a prestigious award.Last week, Acacia Pangilinan was named Executive of the Year by the Chamber of Com...
Oct 24, 2024
Pritchard water, sewer system upgrades in the works
PRITCHARD, B.C. - The community of Pritchard is on its way to getting a new water treatment plant.The Thompson Nicola Regional District has announced its board of directors awarded a contract to build...
Oct 24, 2024
Ministry of Forests preparing hazards report for residents affected by Shetland Creek Wildfire
KAMLOOPS - Residents impacted by the Shetland Creek wildfire will soon learn of post-fire hazards in the area. The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) and Cook's Ferry Indian Band (CFIB) will hos...
Oct 24, 2024
Kamloops saw 28 more deaths in August and September due to toxic drug crisis: BC Coroners Service
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops suffered a notable and tragic uptick in lives lost due to the toxic drug crisis in August and September. New figures through September released Thursday (Oct. 24) by the BC Coroner...
Oct 24, 2024
First poppies given to Kamloops mayor, Tk'emlúps Kúkpi7
KAMLOOPS - Ahead of the official start of Canada's poppy campaign, the Kamloops Legion and ANAVETS representatives pinned the first poppy to Kamloops' mayor and Tk'emlps te Secwpemc Kkpi7 Wednesday af...
Oct 23, 2024
Kamloops RCMP working to identify potential suspects in Red Bridge arson investigation
KAMLOOPS -- It's been more than a month since the 88-year-old Red Bridge was destroyed by fire on Sept. 19. No charges have been laid and police continue to investigate the incident as an arson. Marty...
Oct 23, 2024
Local woman petitions BC Supreme Court, feels residents were denied their rights during the Build Kamloops AAP
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops was served legal papers on Tuesday (Oct. 22) afternoon during the public input portion of its regular council meeting. While a legal avenue for cities to receive approv...
Oct 23, 2024
Build Kamloops select committee chair O'Reilly shares thoughts on four-sheet iceplex
KAMLOOPS - Build Kamloops select committee members considered two options for the arena iceplex that is a major component of the first phase of the major project. After taking into consideration a fac...
Oct 23, 2024
Highway 5A traffic pinched as RCMP carry out investigation in Upper Sahali
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (5:00 p.m.): The home targeted by RCMP is at 564 Carmel Court. Neighbours told CFJC Today residents of the home are frequently visited by RCMP members and City of Kamloops Community ...
Oct 23, 2024
