Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Cherry Avenue apartments still expected to open this summer: housing minister
KAMLOOPS - Last year, the province of B.C., through B.C. Housing purchased the apartment building at 435 Cherry Avenue in Kamloops.The building was damaged in a 2021 fire and required extensive renova...
Apr 22, 2024
'The most supportive environment'; Chris Rose Therapy Centre raises funds to support individuals with autism
KAMLOOPS - The Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism has been running since 1989 and, on Saturday (April 20), held its 13th Annual Chris Rose Walk for Autism. The event raised funds to promote programs...
Apr 22, 2024
Kamloops resident Katzberg enters world record territory, solidifies status as Olympic favourite
NAIROBI, KENYA - Ethan Katzberg of the Kamloops Track and Field Club dismantled his own Canadian record and recorded the ninth-longest heave in the history of men's hammer throw to win gold at the Kip...
Apr 22, 2024
City of Kamloops to offer cedar chipping to Juniper Ridge, Rose Hill residents
KAMLOOPS - Residents in Juniper Ridge and Rose Hill who have been meaning to part ways with their cedar bushes can leave them at the end of their streets for pickup next month. The City of Kamloops an...
Apr 22, 2024
Berger in position to qualify for Paris Olympics, talks of equipment difficulties that derailed Tokyo performance
Kamloops skateboarder Matt Berger has put himself in good position to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. "There is no question about it. I definitely want to come back, make it to Par...
Apr 21, 2024
First major wildfire of 2024 grows to 1,600 ha south of Quesnel
UPDATE (Monday): The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) issued an evacuation alert for six rural properties south of Quesnel at 7:45 p.m. Sunday.The CRD states an evacuation alert is issued to give resid...
Apr 21, 2024
Fire chief Uzeloc commends joint effort to contain Cooney Bay fire
KAMLOOPS -- Kamloops Fire and Rescue Chief Ken Uzeloc posted on Twitter just before 10 p.m. on Saturday (April 20) to congratulate Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR), the BC Wildfire Service and CN Railway fo...
Apr 21, 2024
Preliminary results in for Merritt by-election
MERRITT -- Preliminary election results are in for the by-election held in Merritt to fill a vacant city council seat. Yvette Baxter finished well ahead of three other candidates, tallying 229 votes.P...
Apr 21, 2024
Grass fire sparks at Cooney Bay beach, spreads to 6 ha
KAMLOOPS - A grass fire popped up at Cooney Bay, on the north shore of Kamloops Lake west of Kamloops Airport, Saturday afternoon (Apr. 20).A social media post notes the fire was reported to authoriti...
Apr 20, 2024
Kamloops Cricket Club registers as not-for-profit, steps up role as local wicket keepers
KAMLOOPS -- Simranjit Singh is trumpeting a new era for the Kamloops Cricket Club (KCC). "We are trying to establish the club for a long-term purpose and the main purpose is to implement and foster th...
Apr 20, 2024
