Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Thompson Rivers University looks to address labour shortages in Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE - Due to a labour shortage in the Williams Lake area, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is creating a new early childhood education program.The new course will fast-track students through...
May 05, 2024
Kamloops Fire Rescue battles Saturday evening structure fire
KAMLOOPS - A structure fire was reported to Kamloops Fire Rescue on Saturday evening as a home on Shuswap Road was fully engulfed in flames. The call came into KFR shortly before 9:00 p.m. for a two-s...
May 05, 2024
Downtown Kamloops assault leaves one with life-threatening injuries
KAMLOOPS - A man is in custody after an assault on Victoria Street in the heart of downtown Kamloops sent one man to hospital with life-threatening injuries. On Friday (May 3) evening, Kamloops Mounti...
May 05, 2024
'Conflict between local drug traffickers': RCMP respond to third reported shooting in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are alerting the public of a conflict between local drug traffickers after a third reported shooting in as many days. In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say officers responded t...
May 04, 2024
Trails and parks within the City of Kamloops to remain open during times of increased fire risk
KAMLOOPS - Nature parks and trails within the City of Kamloops will remain open during periods of extreme fire danger. After talks with the BC Wildfire Service, Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR), and within ...
May 04, 2024
Mustard Seed closing drop-in dayroom services at downtown Kamloops location this summer
KAMLOOPS - Drop-in dayroom services at the Mustard Seed shelter in downtown Kamloops will no longer be available to the public this summer. The Mustard Seed states counselling, advocacy and access to ...
May 04, 2024
TNRD lifts boil water notice and water quality advisory for residents in Black Pines
KAMLOOPS - Residents in Black Pines now have access to safe drinking water. The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) lifted the boil water notice and water quality advisory for the Black Pines Com...
May 04, 2024
Non-profit group collecting and recycling scrap tires as Kamloops residents swap out winter tires
KAMLOOPS - A tire collection event is coming to Kamloops just as residents in and around the city prepare to swap out their winter tires for the summer. Tire Stewardship BC will set up shop at the Kal...
May 04, 2024
Red dresses to make fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women
Models in uniquely designed red dresses are taking to the runway in British Columbia this weekend to make a powerful fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit...
May 04, 2024
SILGA delegates endorse Kamloops call that elected officials be protected from bullying and harassment
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops went three-for-three at the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) annual convention this week.The gathering, which wrapped up Friday (May 3) at the Coa...
May 03, 2024
