Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Boil water notice remains in place but Cedar Heights Water System users can resume regular usage
BLIND BAY, B.C. - Users of the Cedar Heights Water System in the Blind Bay area can resume regular water usage following an equipment malfunction earlier in the week. In an update posted Wednesday (Au...
Aug 21, 2024
Human services professional Maddi Genn named BC NDP candidate for Kamloops-North Thompson
KAMLOOPS - The governing BC New Democratic Party (NDP) has its candidate for the redrawn Kamloops-North Thompson riding. Maddi Genn, a human services professional and union activist, was unveiled as t...
Aug 21, 2024
Emergency department in Lillooet faces fourth temporary closure in August
LILLOOET, B.C. - The emergency department at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre will be temporarily closed again this week. In a news release, Interior Health states the emergency department in Lillo...
Aug 21, 2024
Young bison 'a very welcome revival' at Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - Bison have a long history at the BC Wildlife Park and despite the passing of lifelong resident P.T. earlier this year, the park's bison legacy lives on. The bison enclosure has new life wit...
Aug 20, 2024
Still plenty of summertime fun to be had at Sun Peaks Resort
KAMLOOPS - Sun Peaks was living up to its name Tuesday (Aug. 20), as a group of visitors from the Rocky Mountaineer took part in a walking tour of the village. These unexpected visitors have helped th...
Aug 20, 2024
Kamloops' business improvement associations launch 2024 survey to measure impacts of crime
KAMLOOPS - The annual crime impacts to business survey was officially launched this week by the Kamloops businesses improvement associations.Last year, 129 businesses responded, showing a $1.5 million...
Aug 20, 2024
PIT Stop feeds 200 people despite fire at Kamloops United Church, will set up in parking lot moving forward
KAMLOOPS - A week after a fire ripped through the Kamloops United Church, the congregation's PIT Stop meal program is back on their feet with plans of how they will continue to feed those in need.Desp...
Aug 20, 2024
VIDEO: UBC Okanagan professor Lovegrove pushing for Kamloops-Osoyoos electric rail travel
KELOWNA - UBC Okanagan School of Engineering professor Gord Lovegrove proposed an idea to students about 20 years ago, spurring them to contemplate light rail travel to connect the Okanagan Valley. Si...
Aug 20, 2024
Users of Cedar Heights Water System in Blind Bay asked to restrict water use following equipment malfunction
UPDATE (9:00 a.m.): A boil water notice has been placed for residents on the Cedar Heights Water System until further notice.The CSRD says an equipment malfunction may have impaired the effectiveness ...
Aug 20, 2024
Annual Caribbean Food and Music Festival brings the spirit of the islands to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Over this past weekend, the 4th Annual Kamloops Caribbean Food and Music Festival was held at Riverside Park, serving as a chance to learn and experience Caribbean culture in the community....
Aug 19, 2024
