Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Showcasing Indigenous stories; Indigenous Film Festival returns to the Paramount Theatre
KAMLOOPS- Kamloops' Indigenous Film Festival is back and bigger than ever.In collaboration with Tkemlps te Secwpemc, the Kamloops Film Society is hosting its 3rd annual Indigenous Film Festival [IFF] ...
Sep 27, 2024
'I can't help but remember'; Veteran John Kuharski shares his story of bravery and sacrifice fighting through Europe after landing at Juno Beach
KAMLOOPS - The Fort Garry Horse out of Winnipeg, Manitoba was a Calvary unit during the First World War, before being renamed the 10th Armoured Regiment in 1941. The regiment was instrumental in the N...
Marty Hastings Sep 27, 2024
Shuswap Nation Tribal Council issue statement on 'asserted Metis rights'
KAMLOOPS - Shuswap Nation Tribal Council Chief Rosanne Casimir has issued a statement regarding 'asserted Metis rights'. "The Secwepemc Nation has grave concerns regarding any assertion of Metis right...
Michael Reeve Sep 27, 2024
Urban realignment could add interest to Kamloops Centre vote
KAMLOOPS - The newly built riding of Kamloops Centre will be contested for the first time next month. The riding encompasses the urban centre of the municipality, running to the Canadian National rail...
Aaron Schulze Sep 27, 2024
Kamloops city high school football championship revived under new name: Chow Cup
KAMLOOPS -- Local pigskin proponents JP Lancaster, Brad Yamaoka and Cleve Maartman invited Darryl Chow out this past summer under the guise of grabbing a beer with old buddies. That's when they broke ...
Sep 27, 2024
Valleyview boat launch reopens to allow residents to remove boats
KAMLOOPS - One boat launch has reopened following the Red Bridge fire last week, but the City of Kamloops says the South Thompson is still closed for recreation. In a news release issued Friday (Sept....
Sep 27, 2024
Kamloops RCMP arrest suspect in downtown break-in the day after he was released from custody
KAMLOOPS - A man remains in police custody after a break-in to a downtown business last weekend. Kamloops RCMP say the break and enter reportedly took place at around 4:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, where...
Aaron Schulze Sep 27, 2024
Lillooet emergency room to close for 37 hours starting Thursday evening
LILLOOET, B.C. - Interior Health is spreading the word about a 37-hour closure of the emergency department at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre.The E.R. will close at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday (Sept. 26...
Sep 26, 2024
Blazers working on puck possession heading into weekend homestand
KAMLOOPS -- Kamloops Blazers' defenceman Matteo Koci said turnovers and first-night jitters contributed to defeat on opening night, when the Portland Winterhawks scored five unanswered goals in the th...
Sep 26, 2024
TRU Wolfpack join South Sahali Elementary in annual Terry Fox Run
KAMLOOPS - Although the official day is on September 15th, fundraising for cancer research is still going on as South Sahali Elementary School held its annual Terry Fox Run Thursday (Sept. 26).The sch...
Sep 26, 2024
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COLLINS: Changes in our justice system are critical
Oct 03, 2024
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Have you already made an appointment to get your winter tires on?
Oct 02, 2024