Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Lions' camp wraps: Meikle to dress, Taylor talks gambling suspension, Leos likely to keep camp in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Lions wrapped up training camp on Wednesday (May 29) morning in Kamloops. With three weeks of preparation under their belts, they'll host their final CFL pre-season contest on Frid...
May 29, 2024
55 years after purchase, Comet Industries breaks ground on new Kamloops light industrial park
KAMLOOPS - A new light industrial park in the city of Kamloops is one step closer to reality.The ground was officially broken at the Iron Mask Light Industrial Park in the southwest part of the city W...
May 29, 2024
Kamloops mayor defiant as council's moves to limit his power mount
KAMLOOPS - In a news release distributed to media Wednesday (May 29), Kamloops councillor Kelly Hall unveiled resolutions from a closed council meeting on May 14, which include the decision that Mayor...
May 29, 2024
Police looking for info on truck that hit North Shore light post
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP hope a photo will trigger someone's memory after a commercial truck caused significant damage to city infrastructure earlier this spring.In a news release, Cpl. Crystal Evelyn...
May 29, 2024
WCT begins search for new executive director
KAMLOOPS - Western Canada Theatre (WCT) is looking for a new leader.The Kamloops-based theatre company is bidding adieu to Executive Director Leslie Biles, who is returning to her hometown of Calgary....
May 29, 2024
Do you recognize this Kamloops theft suspect?
KAMLOOPS - RCMP would like your help tracking down a suspect in a Kamloops theft.On Sunday, May 12, an off-duty police officer arrested two women after they allegedly stole items from a store in the 1...
May 29, 2024
Kamloops RCMP arrest three, seize suspected meth and fentanyl during notable police presence on the North Shore
KAMLOOPS - Three suspects were arrested then released from custody following a notable police presence on the North Shore Tuesday (May 28) morning. Kamloops RCMP say officers were told of three people...
May 29, 2024
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson removed as official spokesperson for council and the city
KAMLOOPS - The mayor of Kamloops is no longer the city's official spokesperson. In a news release distributed to media Wednesday (May 29), Kamloops councillor Kelly Hall - the deputy mayor for the mon...
May 29, 2024
Retiring Kamloops ophthalmologist, Dr. Jelfimow, urging Interior Health to open new position
KAMLOOPS - Dr. Peter Jelfimow said his Kamloops ophthalmology clinic had more than 14,000 patient visits in 2023 and he sees about 70 patients per day. When he leaves the profession in August, he want...
May 28, 2024
'A struggle for the next month or so'; City of Kamloops working through waste collection issues
KAMLOOPS - Garbage, recycling and organic waste collection has been hampered across Kamloops through the month of May.Several zones have received notices of delayed pickups, including Zone 4 which, on...
May 28, 2024
