Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Search and Rescue deals with another attempted break-in
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) dealt with another attempted break-in at its facility at Mission Flats this week.In a post to social media Thursday (Feb. 1), KSAR says someone attempted t...
Feb 3, 2024
Kamloops council to decide on slightly relocating Riverside Park skating rink to keep water park open during construction
KAMLOOPS - The plan to build an outdoor skating in downtown Kamloops could see a minor adjustment.Kamloops council will decide during its Tuesday (Feb. 6) regular meeting if the outdoor skating rink i...
Feb 3, 2024
Kamloops Food Bank sees 85 per cent usage increase in 2023
KAMLOOPS - In the face of cost of living challenges, the Kamloops Food Bank is reporting an 85 per cent increase in use of its service in 2023. That translates to 14,000 people being directly impacted...
Feb 2, 2024
More primary healthcare services pledged for Shuswap, North Okanagan
VERNON, B.C. - B.C.'s premier says residents in the North Okanagan and Shuswap will have improved access to care through a new primary-care network (PCN) which will add nearly 75 health-care providers...
Feb 2, 2024
Kamloops RCMP searching for suspect who appeared to be filming children's section in library
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP is asking the public's help in identifying a person of interest.In a news release, police say officers were told of a man who appeared to be filming in the children's section ...
Feb 2, 2024
Fog advisories issued for Coquihalla Highway and Okanagan Connector
UPDATE (9 a.m.): The fog advisories have ended.In Kamloops, fog is expected to dissipate near noon.EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - Drivers taking the Coquihalla Highway or Okanagan Connector are encouraged to tak...
Feb 2, 2024
No dry January here: Kamloops received twice its average precipitation last month
KAMLOOPS - Throughout the month of January, Kamloops saw plenty of highs and lows with both precipitation and temperature levels. Environment Canada says it came in unusual disbursements, but January ...
Feb 1, 2024
'The top job fair we've had in 25 years'; 110 employers descend on TRU
KAMLOOPS - More than 100 booths filled the TRU Campus Activity Centre for its annual job fair, with employers ranging from Teck Resources to ASK Wellness and the BC Correctional Service."I'm really im...
Feb 1, 2024
Another maternity care crunch leads some Kamloops patients to short-term workarounds
KAMLOOPS - Maternity care across the country has been under strain in recent months, and in Kamloops, some patients have been wait-listed while trying to access the next stage of prenatal care as the ...
Feb 1, 2024
Labour Relations Board dismisses City of Kamloops appeal of ruling on Bylaw Services Department restructuring
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has lost its appeal of an arbitrator's ruling that it breached its union contract by restructuring its former Bylaw Services Department.The restructuring took place in ...
Feb 1, 2024
