Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Memorial Program once again accepting applications
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has reopened the Memorial Program and is accepting applications. The initiative allows residents to memorialize a loved one by providing a unique dedication of a plaque...
Mar 24, 2024
Blazers drop eighth straight, finish last in WHL standings; Cougars win West
PRINCE GEORGE -- Graduating forward Ashton Ferster tallied two goals in his final WHL game, but his Kamloops Blazers fell 5-2 to the hometown Prince George Cougars on Saturday (March 23) at CN Centre....
Mar 24, 2024
Merritt Fire Rescue pursing provincial funding
MERRITT -- Merritt Fire Rescue is pursuing financial aid from the provincial government to help cover the cost of increased medical calls.Fire chief David Tomkinson has asked Merritt city council to a...
Mar 23, 2024
Toledo honoured in home finale, Cougars crush Blazers
KAMLOOPS -- Colin (Toledo) Robinson said an emotional goodbye to fans of the Kamloops Blazers prior to their game against the Prince George Cougars on Friday (March 22) at Sandman Centre.The pre-game ...
Mar 23, 2024
Kamloops gardeners facing drought concerns
KAMLOOPS - In the wake of drought concerns, water restrictions and the threat of wildfires, many property owners are taking a new approach when it comes to gardening and the landscape of their yards. ...
Mar 22, 2024
City considering road and park additions in Valleyview, Dallas corridor alongside Pineridge site rezoning
KAMLOOPS - With a rezoning application coming forward to develop the Pineridge golf course into a new housing subdivision site, the City of Kamloops is also looking to make changes to the transportati...
Mar 22, 2024
'Ultimately up to the ministry of health to fix this'; Hospital District back Merritt's fight for reliable ER service
KAMLOOPS - In the calendar year of 2023, the emergency room at the Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt was closed 19 times. The closures were due to insufficient doctor or nursing levels to operate the ...
Mar 22, 2024
TNRD passes 2024 budget with 8.3 per cent tax revenue increase, but rates vary by property
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Board of Directors approved the district's annual budget for 2024, with an 8.3 per cent revenue increase via taxation. Although, due to the dist...
Mar 22, 2024
Man succumbs to injuries after accident on the mountains at Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - One man is dead after an accident on the mountains at Sun Peaks Thursday (March 21). In a brief news release, Sun Peaks Resort says its ski patrol responded to the incident to find a...
Mar 22, 2024
'The golden years is a crock': Seniors Tin Cup Rally pushing for pension reform
KAMLOOPS - Dozens of people lined the 700-block of Fortune Drive Thursday afternoon (Mar. 21) as part of the Seniors Tin Cup Rally. The demonstration was meant to draw attention the growing rate of se...
Mar 21, 2024
