Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Paula Abdul cancels Canadian Tour, including Kamloops show, due to injury and recovery time
KAMLOOPS - A "Straight Up" unfortunate announcement regarding an upcoming concert in Kamloops was made Wednesday (Sept. 5). In a post to social media, singer and dancer Paula Abdul announced she had t...
Sep 5, 2024
A week from AAP deadline, Build Kamloops chair defends transparency
KAMLOOPS - The chair of the City of Kamloops Build Kamloops Select Committee says he wants to correct 'rumours and misinformation' circulating about the strategy and the Alternative Approval Process (...
Sep 4, 2024
Five years after tragic fire, Parkcrest Elementary welcomes students back to a brand new school
KAMLOOPS - "We are Parkcrest," rang out in the new Parkcrest Elementary gymnasium.Almost five years to the day after Parkcrest Elementary was lost to fire, students, staff and administrators once agai...
Sep 4, 2024
Work to begin shortly on Bruhn Bridge replacement in Sicamous
SICAMOUS, B.C. - Sicamous residents and Trans Canada Highway commuters are being advised to prepare for a major bridge replacement project.In a news release, the province's Ministry of Transportation ...
Sep 4, 2024
Kamloops drivers told to expect delays Wednesday as crews repair water main on Columbia Street West
KAMLOOPS - Residents traveling between downtown Kamloops and Sahali are told to expect delays on their morning and afternoon commutes Wednesday (Sept. 4). The City of Kamloops says crews will be repai...
Sep 4, 2024
Advocate for sustainable agriculture named Greens candidate in Salmon Arm-Shuswap
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A lifelong Shuswap resident will have his name on the ballot for the upcoming provincial election.The B.C. Greens announced that Jeb Wiebe, described as a passionate advocate for su...
Sep 4, 2024
Change and excitement in the air as students return to school in SD73
KAMLOOPS - Lots of excitement, butterflies and maybe even some tears as students headed back to class Tuesday (Sept. 3). "There was a lot of traffic this morning, tons of parents dropping off," said D...
Sep 3, 2024
With Tegart's retirement, Fraser-Nicola set for new MLA after 11 years
ASHCROFT, B.C. - Another veteran BC Liberal and then BC United MLA has made the decision to step away ahead of this October's provincial election. Jackie Tegart, who spent 11 years as the MLA for Fras...
Sep 3, 2024
MLA Milobar to run for BC Conservatives in Kamloops Centre
KAMLOOPS - Veteran MLA Peter Milobar has announced he will run for the Conservative Party of B.C. in the October provincial election. Milobar made the announcement with family members by his side Tues...
Sep 3, 2024
Late night ahead for those wishing to watch Stewart go for gold at Paralympics
Greg Stewart of Kamloops will be aiming to repeat as Paralympic Games champion on Wednesday (Sept. 4) in Paris.The men's F46 shot put event is scheduled to begin at 1:05 a.m. and will feature 11 compe...
Sep 3, 2024
