Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Blazers sign 2005-born forward Kai Matthew
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have announced the signing of forward Kai Matthew from the Drumheller Dragons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL).In a release issued Monday (Nov. 27), the club ...
Nov 27, 2023
47th annual Seniors’ Christmas Lights Tour takes place in December
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is inviting individuals aged 55 and over to go on the free, annual bus tour on Thursday, Dec. 7 to see some of the best and brightest lights in the city.After the tour ...
Nov 26, 2023
TRU World wraps up 40th anniversary celebrations with new scholarships
KAMLOOPS - TRU World has announced the creation of new scholarships for international students. The university hopes this will help make international education more accessible nad foster academic exc...
Nov 26, 2023
New pick-up locations for 2024 Winter Activity Guide
KAMLOOPS - The 2024 edition of the Winter Activity Guide is now available and features several recreational, artistic, fitness and cultural programs for residents between the months of January through...
Nov 26, 2023
Nicola Valley Hospital Emergency Department to close Sunday morning
MERRITT - Residents of Merritt in need of the services of a hospital Emergency Department, will need to drive to Kamloops or Kelowna Sunday (Nov. 26). Interior Health says the Nicola Valley Hospital E...
Nov 25, 2023
Choral Rhapsody returns to Sagebrush Theatre
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will be hosting the annual Choral Rhapsody of Christmas performance at the Sagebrush Theatre on Monday (Dec. 18) and tickets are already available. Eleven choirs will b...
Nov 25, 2023
Kamloops food centre offers help as millions of families report food insecurity due to high inflation
KAMLOOPS - According to Statistics Canada, about seven million Canadians have reported food insecurity in the past year due to the high cost of living - and Kamloops residents are not immune to that.T...
Nov 25, 2023
Talk of incorporating the North Shuswap into its own municipality getting louder
NORTH SHUSWAP, B.C. - Discussions are ramping up in the North Shuswap about the pros and cons of incorporating into a new municipality, rather than continuing as part of the Columbia Shuswap Regional ...
Nov 24, 2023
Kamloops business owners say Black Friday shoppers will be further ahead by spending money locally
KAMLOOPS - Today is Black Friday and many stores offer highly promoted sales and discounted prices. As many costumers might see it as an exciting day, some local businesses might see it differently."A...
Nov 24, 2023
North Shuswap residents pack community hall, talk next steps after wildfire disaster
CELISTA, B.C. - The North Shuswap Community Hall was packed with residents Thursday (Nov. 23) night for a community meeting billed Shuswap Firestorm, 'The Last Straw.'Hundreds of North Shuswap residen...
Nov 24, 2023
