Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Quarterly numbers show positive results for Kamloops RCMP push on prolific offenders
KAMLOOPS - A small number of repeat or prolific offenders commit a large number of crimes in Kamloops. In the hopes of better tackling that issue, the RCMP have a number of programs in place to identi...
Nov 20, 2023
Donations accepted toward Kamloops Shoebox Project
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Shoebox Project is encouraging locals to donate online or with a shoebox to support women impacted by homelessness.Running from November 1 to December 19 and coordinated locall...
Nov 20, 2023
TRU students host Rail Riot event as part of Tourism Management class
KAMLOOPS - A tourism management class at Thompson Rivers University transformed an old handrail on campus into an exciting ski and board obstacle. While young athletes hit the rail, dozens of people s...
Nov 20, 2023
NWT premier Cochrane, Paralympic record-holder Stewart among TRU Distinguished Alumni
KAMLOOPS - For the first time in three years, Thompson Rivers University is honouring a group of distinguished alumni.While the Distinguished Alumni Awards began as an annual tradition in 1995, the pr...
Nov 20, 2023
Renowned speaker to address addiction and support at TRU event Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - This is National Addiction Awareness Week and Thompson Rivers University is hosting a renowned speaker in an effort to help local residents support those dealing with substance use. Guy Fel...
Nov 20, 2023
Forestry open house seeks community feedback
CLEARWATER - The Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation (WGCFC) will be holding a Community Forest Input Session tomorrow (Nov. 20). The goal is to share updates with the public regarding current and...
Nov 19, 2023
Crash closes southbound lanes of Coquihalla - detour established
[UPDATE 12:40 P.M.]: DriveBC say the highway has fully reopened to southbound traffic at the Zopkios Brake Check.CHILLIWACK - DriveBC is reporting the closure of southbound lanes on the Coquihalla Hig...
Nov 19, 2023
Ashcroft RCMP run contest to find a name for their new police vehicle
ASHCROFT - Ashcroft RCMP are asking the help of a local youth to name the newest addition to the detachment."In October, 2023, Ashcroft RCMP became the proud owners of a shiny new Ford pickup. For now...
Nov 18, 2023
Public meeting scheduled to seek accountability after 'Shuswap Firestorm'
CELISTA - As part of efforts to seek accountability and address concerns after a wildfire devastated the North Shuswap, Aread F Director Jay Simpson has scheduled a public meeting for November 23 at 7...
Nov 18, 2023
City of Kamloops is seeking feedback on Active Transportation Plan
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is seeking feedback on an update to the Active Transportation component of the Transportation Master Plan, after increased interest in active transportation. Residents ...
Nov 18, 2023
