Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Healthy Kids Week about more than just physical health
KAMLOOPS - Mindfulness might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of healthy habits for young children, but the Kamloops Y is using Healthy Kids Week to address every aspect of a c...
Jun 13, 2023
Hamer-Jackson's news of mayors' caucus resurrection catches Kamloops council by surprise
KAMLOOPS - While Tuesday's (June 13) Kamloops council meeting was largely smooth and uneventful, one exchange highlighted the major communication gap that still exists between Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson...
Jun 13, 2023
Zoning problem has Kamloops Heritage Railway Museum fighting to stay on track
KAMLOOPS - After fighting through the pandemic and then losing access to the tracks, the Kamloops Heritage Railway Museum has taken yet another hit just ahead of the summer season. Due to safety probl...
Jun 13, 2023
'It was meant to deter me and punish me': MP Caputo awaits decision from speaker on point of privilege
OTTAWA - On Monday (June 12), Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Frank Caputo raised a point of privilege in the House of Commons. Caputo was calling into question an email he received from Attorney General...
Jun 13, 2023
Former Interior Health top doctor sentenced to 5.5 years for child sexual assault
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. - Convicted child molester Dr. Albert de Villiers will spend five and half years behind bars for sexually molesting a child who once saw him as a grandfatherly figure.The disgrac...
Jun 13, 2023
Director looking for Thompson-Nicola recruits for 'Galactic Earthworms' movie
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents and earthworms who are interested in working in the film industry are being told of a meet-and-greet with a company planning a local film production.In a news release, th...
Jun 13, 2023
Rain, strong winds and thunderstorms on tap for Kamloops and area Tuesday
UPDATE (12:00 p.m.): A severe thunderstorm watch is now in effect for the Kamloops and Merritt area.Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms that may be capable of pr...
Jun 13, 2023
Kamloops seniors worried about pending CSI activity centre closure
KAMLOOPS - The Brock Activity Centre which opened in 2012 to provide socialization for Kamloops seniors will be shut down."We talk about sports, fishing, politics you know it's enjoyable, we enjoy it,...
Jun 12, 2023
'Completely dependent on the family'; Caruso family in Merritt raising funds and awareness ahead of Saturday's 'Move to Cure ALS' walk
MERRITT - ALS is a disease that gradually paralyzes people because the brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles of the body that we are typically able to move at will. Over time, as the...
Jun 12, 2023
Weekend rain helps to cool wildfire threat in Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - A rainy Saturday in the Kamloops region has helped to reduce the wildfire danger rating in the Kamloops Fire Centre. According to Environment Canada data, a trace of rain fell at the weathe...
Jun 12, 2023
