Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Storm defeat Chase Heat 7-3 in a dominant performance
CHASE, B.C. - The Kamloops Storm defeated the Chase Heat for the second time in a row, in a commanding 7-3 victory at the Art Holding Memorial Arena on Saturday (Dec. 16).The Storm took control of the...
Dec 17, 2023
Kamloops Blazers take the win in Moose Jaw after six-game losing streak
MOOSE JAW, S.K. - The Kamloops Blazers are back to winning ways after defeating the Moose Jaw Warriors 5-3 at the Moose Jaw Events Centre on Friday (Dec. 15).After a six-game losing streak, the Blazer...
Dec 16, 2023
'Every single file is getting worse'; Kamloops MLA Stone looks back at 2023, gears up for election year
KAMLOOPS - In 2022, the B.C. Liberals elected a new leader in Kevin Falcon and the NDP acclaimed a new premier in David Eby. By that metric of major change, 2023 has been a much quieter year in B.C. p...
Dec 15, 2023
Kamloops Fire Rescue investigating cause of vacant building fire in West End
KAMLOOPS - Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a two-alarm structure fire that broke out Friday morning (Dec. 15) on the city's West End. The building located at 91 West Seymour Street wa...
Dec 15, 2023
Adams Lake Indian Band inaugurates Sexqeltqin Health Clinic in Chase
CHASE, B.C. - On Wednesday (Dec. 13), prominent community figures attended the grand opening of the Sexqeltqin Health Clinic, located on 6424 Village Road in Chase, established by the Adams Lake India...
Dec 15, 2023
City of Kamloops awarded $12.6M grant for Tranquille Sanitary Sewer Upgrade Project
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has been awarded $12.6 million from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program toward the third and final phase of the Tranquille Sanitary Sewer Upgrade Project, ex...
Dec 15, 2023
Affordable 52-unit building underway for First Nations in Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - Construction is underway for a 52-unit housing development located on 2640 Spring Bank Ave. in Merritt. The facility aims to provide First Nations families, elders and youth access to ...
Dec 15, 2023
31 years running, Kamloops Honda donates 100 hampers to the Salvation Army
KAMLOOPS - For the 31st year, the staff at Kamloops Honda have stepped up to support the Salvation Army and families in need this holiday season. On Friday (Dec. 15) morning, 100 Christmas hampers, fi...
Dec 15, 2023
Kamloops Fire Rescue battling early, notable structure fire on Seymour Street West
UPDATE (8:30 a.m.): In a post to social media, the City says KFR crews has the fire knocked down and under control. However, crews remain on scene to manage any hot spots.Seymour Street West is reduce...
Dec 15, 2023
UBC Board of Governors appoints Kamloops' Bill Sundhu as interim chair
KAMLOOPS - A longtime lawyer and former provincial judge based in Kamloops has been appointed as the interim chair of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Board of Governors.In a news release, UBC...
Dec 15, 2023
