Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Green Party names challenger for BC United-held Fraser-Nicola riding
MERRITT, B.C. - A familiar face will be running again for the B.C. Green Party in the newly-redrawn Fraser-Nicola riding - which will encompass the communities of Merritt, Logan Lake, Lytton, Boston B...
Nov 17, 2023
Kamloops council to consider policy on recording of conversations
KAMLOOPS - In the wake of Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson having a conversation with CAO David Trawin recorded by his wife, Kamloops council will be considering a new policy on Tuesday (Nov. 21). In...
Nov 17, 2023
Kamloops council given three paths forward on water rate hikes
KAMLOOPS - On October 31, Kamloops City Council approved a 25 per cent water rate increase for next year. The following week, council voted to reconsider that motion with staff directed to return with...
Nov 17, 2023
Middlesboro Bridge in Merritt takes step toward rebuild
MERRITT B.C. - The new Middlesboro Bridge has taken a significant step forward with an approved design shown to the public on Thursday. The bridge was destroyed in the 2021 atmospheric river event whi...
Nov 17, 2023
Operation Red Nose is back for its 27th year in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Christmas parties and other holiday gatherings are just around the corner and those who celebrate are being reminded to do it safely - and Operation Red Nose might be an option. This is the...
Nov 16, 2023
Kamloops dispatch hub searching for emergency medical call takers
KAMLOOPS - BC Emergency Health Services is looking to hire more dispatchers for its service hub in Kamloops. Thursday (Nov. 16), CFJC crews got a look inside the facility and learned what it takes to ...
Nov 16, 2023
B-100 Basics for Babies aims to stock up Kamloops Baby Bank
KAMLOOPS - Friday morning (Nov. 17), Kamloops residents are gathering to support the Kamloops Food Bank's smallest clients at the annual B-100 Basics for Babies. The event collects money and crucial b...
Nov 16, 2023
2023 Impact Survey results will help establish a data baseline for Kamloops business organizations
KAMLOOPS - A new business impact survey was recently presented to the city's leaders and business community, showing how criminality and social disruptions affect local businesses. The survey was crea...
Nov 16, 2023
'It establishes ownership and pride in our community'; Tk'emlups te Secwépemc opens first local market
KAMLOOPS - Thursday (Nov. 16) marked the grand opening celebration of the Swelps Market - the first local market created by the community and for the community. The opening of a grocery store on-reser...
Nov 16, 2023
Kamloops' top cop spells out need for expanded police headquarters
KAMLOOPS - Space is a hot commodity at the downtown policing detachment. There are roughly twice as many Kamloops RCMP officers and staff working out of the building than it was designed to hold. Last...
Nov 16, 2023
