Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Pharmacies across B.C. prepare to care for minor ailments, prescribe various medications for those in need
KAMLOOPS - As of June 1, pharmacies across British Columbia can diagnose and prescribe medications for 21 minor illnesses like acne and shingles. Kamloops pharmacist Julie Ford says this will help tho...
Jun 2, 2023
Visitors and volunteers agree Kamloops has crushed the 2023 Memorial Cup
KAMLOOPS - It's hard to believe that one week has passed since the opening game of the 2023 Memorial Cup. As the weekend draws near and the Championship game looms Sunday, visitors to our city are imp...
Jun 2, 2023
Lightning possibility over North Thompson and Cariboo areas creates concern for the BC Wildfire Service
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service is keeping a close on the weather as the first weekend of June arrives. There are just five fires burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre and 52 burning across the provi...
Jun 2, 2023
Five TRU trades students take home national awards
KAMLOOPS - Five Thompson Rivers University (TRU) School of Trades and Technology students have won national awards, including two golds, for demonstrating the best talent in their skilled trade.In a n...
Jun 2, 2023
Minimum wage raise may cost you more
KAMLOOPS-As of today, B.C.'s minimum wage is $16.75-over a dollar more than it was yesterday. While minimum wage workers may be excited about the raise, it could be coming at the expense of consumers ...
Jun 1, 2023
Province overseeing Kamloops housing progress
KAMLOOPS- The Tournament Capital is the only interior municipality being singled out to reach provincial housing targets. In a new version of the Housing Supply Act, the NDP government has given itsel...
Jun 1, 2023
Purse snatching suspect head to Kamloops court
KAMLOOPS - A suspect has a date in court after an alleged purse snatching on the North Shore this week. In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say the victim was confronted by another woman in the 700 block...
Jun 1, 2023
Sun Peaks CAO announces resignation
KAMLOOPS - The resort municipality of Sun Peaks has announced the departure of its Chief Administrative Officer.Shane Bourke held the role for nearly two years. He'll wrap up his tenure over the summe...
Jun 1, 2023
Gusty conditions raise wildfire worries in Cariboo
WILLIAMS LAKE - The BC Wildfire Service is raising concerns over the possibility of strong winds sweeping across the Cariboo.In a news release Thursday (Jun. 1), the Cariboo Fire Centre is asking the ...
Jun 1, 2023
Kamloops MLAs looking for clarity on promise made by Health Minister
KAMLOOPS - When B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix came to Kamloops last week to provide an update on the Kamloops cancer clinic, he spoke about working to provide financial assistance to British Columbi...
Jun 1, 2023
