Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'I'm not happy with the processes'; Kamloops councillors, public push back on rezoning for BC Housing project
KAMLOOPS - A proposed BC Housing development along Fortune Drive on the North Shore in Kamloops took centre stage at the regular meeting of city council Tuesday (Aug. 27) afternoon. The project requir...
Aug 27, 2024
Construction underway on the 35th TRU Training Home in Westsyde
KAMLOOPS - The 35th edition of the TRU Training Home is underway in Westsyde, as community groups gathered on Tuesday (Aug. 27) for a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Students from Thompson Rivers Universit...
Aug 27, 2024
No other vehicles involved in fatal crash in Sicamous: RCMP
SICAMOUS, B.C. - Police say no one else played a role in the fatal semi-truck crash at Sicamous' Bruhn Bridge Saturday.B.C. RCMP said the investigation into the crash showed the truck struck the west ...
Aug 27, 2024
Kamloops Food Bank temporarily closing midweek due to water shutoffs
UPDATE (Aug. 28): In an update to social media, the Kamloops Food Bank says the temporary closure will only take place on Thursday, Aug. 29. EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Food Bank will be temporar...
Aug 27, 2024
CrossFit athletes put on a show at Tournament Capital Classic
KAMLOOPS- The fourth edition of the Tournament Capital Classic took place this past weekend in Kamloops.The event began at TCSC Kamloops before transitioning to Kenna Cartwright Park and ending at the...
Aug 26, 2024
Kamloops to host 2025 Toyota National Championships U-17 Cup soccer tournament
The Canada Soccer 2025 Toyota National Championships U-17 Cup will take place next October in Kamloops. Scheduled for the week leading into Thanksgiving Day, amateur youth clubs from across the countr...
Aug 26, 2024
Wind gusts of more than 90 kilometres per hour recorded during Kamloops thunderstorm
KAMLOOPS - It was a storm that caught many by surprise."There was this loud bang and it was totally something I'd never heard before," Kamloops resident Carey Marchand said. "I jumped up and I was lik...
Aug 26, 2024
Stand With Ukraine celebrates country's independence with rally outside city hall
KAMLOOPS- Flags and supporters wearing Ukrainian colours were in front of Kamloops city hall on Saturday celebrating the country's history."We are standing with Ukraine celebrating Ukraine Independenc...
Aug 26, 2024
Cooler weekend temperatures not the end of fire season
KAMLOOPS- This past weekend's rain and cooler temperatures were a welcome sight for the Kamloops region, but the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the season is far from over. The 2023 wildfire season...
Aug 26, 2024
Organizers: Kamloops showed colours during successful Pride Week
KAMLOOPS- Sunday was the final day of Pride Week in Kamloops. The day started with the sixth annual Pride Parade through the downtown core, a staple during a week which many express inclusivity and di...
Aug 26, 2024
