Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TRU to confer chancellor emeritus title on former Simpcw chief
KAMLOOPS - The former chancellor at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will retain his title as an honour. Nathan Matthew will be conferred with the title of chancellor emeritus during TRU's spring conv...
May 14, 2024
Salmon Arm RCMP trying to reunite 'high value single piece of precious metal' with its rightful owner
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm RCMP are trying to return a high value single piece of precious metal to its rightful owner. Police say someone found the precious metal on May 6. In a news release issue...
May 14, 2024
13th annual Adult Spelling Bee raises thousands for Kamloops literacy programs
KAMLOOPS - 'Irresistible,' 'garrulous' and 'flamboyant' were just a few of the 15 words teams were tasked with spelling at this year's adult spelling bee for Literacy in Kamloops. "There are a few tou...
May 13, 2024
Over a dozen partner organizations come together for Emergency Services Day
KAMLOOPS - Emergency services and responders in Kamloops held their yearly Emergency Services Day on Saturday (May 11), an event where residents have the opportunity to interact with and learn from va...
May 13, 2024
'It's really rough'; Kamloops street population hit with loss of two drop-in programs
KAMLOOPS - After the closure of The Loop facility on the city's North Shore, and the upcoming end to day room services at the Mustard Seed, Kamloops will lose key meals for its homeless population. CF...
May 13, 2024
Kamloops council to discuss housing, hotel developments, motion for mayor's resignation
KAMLOOPS - The regular Kamloops council meeting will have a different start time Tuesday (May 14) - and a full agenda.Tuesday's meeting will be the first since council approved a new calendar that has...
May 13, 2024
Potential for dry lightning in Kamloops as storm passes through southeast BC
KAMLOOPS - As the BC Wildfire Service battles a number of large fires in the northeast of the province, the southeast and areas around Kamloops are preparing for a brief storm that could bring some li...
May 13, 2024
Downtown Block Party added to B.C. Lions' FanFest in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - B.C. Lions' FanFest presented by BCLC will take place on Saturday (May 18) in Kamloops, with a new wrinkle added to the annual festivities. The CFL club will play host to the Downtown Kamlo...
May 13, 2024
Kamloops and Tk'emlúps to host 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
TK'EMLUPS - The National Aboriginal Hockey Championships are coming to Kamloops and Tkemlps te Secwpemc in 2025. The national tournament that showcases U-18 First Nation, Inuit and Mtis hockey players...
May 13, 2024
UPDATE: Missing man found safe
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP say the 29-year-old man reported missing on May 7 has been found and is safe. (Please note: for privacy considerations any previous information pertaining to this indi...
May 13, 2024
