Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Sun Peaks announces plans for third new chairlift in six years
SUN PEAKS - As the Sun Peaks ski resort prepares to wind up its ski season this weekend, the resort has announced plans for a new high-speed chairlift.The West Bowl Express, will be a detachable quad ...
Apr 05, 2023
Labour minister to address possible minimum wage hike Wednesday
VICTORIA - With summer steadily approaching, many people are struggling with the cost of living in British Columbia. The average cost of living including rent in B.C. is $2,990 per month, which equate...
Apr 05, 2023
Preventative measures can help you deal with ticks in the Kamloops area: IH
KAMLOOPS - They are waiting in the long grass and want to suck your blood. But unlike vampires, ticks are not a work of fiction and the spring weather is making them hungry. The Rocky Mountain Wood Ti...
Apr 04, 2023
Rehearsals are underway at Western Canada Theatre for the iconic musical Grease
KAMLOOPS - Starting with a preview on Thursday, April 13, Western Canada Theatre will present the iconic musical Grease. However, if you're hoping to hear a snippet of one of the many iconic songs fro...
Apr 04, 2023
'Quite a bit of surprise here': New provincial boundaries ripple through legislature halls
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission tabled its final report Monday (April 3). The city of Kamloops will still be split into two different ridings, however the river will no longer be t...
Apr 04, 2023
City water system upgrades well underway in Greenstone Park
KAMLOOPS - Contractors for the City of Kamloops are making progress on the upgrades to the water system upgrades at Greenstone Park in Lower Sahali.Crews continue to excavate the park in preparation t...
Apr 04, 2023
Kamloops students dig into KEG mining conference
KAMLOOPS - Elementary school students from Kamloops and surrounding areas had the opportunity to visit the Kamloops Exploration Group Conference on Mining, where mining and mining-adjacent companies f...
Apr 04, 2023
Aberdeen Road in Lower Nicola keeping its name after public feedback
MERRITT, B.C. - One of the main roads in Lower Nicola, Aberdeen Road, will keep its name sake after residents show overwhelming support.Last month, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (M...
Apr 04, 2023
Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery tickets now on sale
KAMLOOPS - Tickets went on sale Tuesday morning (April 4) for the 2023 Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery.The major annual fundraiser for the Kamloops Y, the lottery is selling single tickets for $100 and ...
Apr 04, 2023
Provincial boundaries report removes Clearwater from Cariboo - but adds Ashcroft and Cache Creek
VICTORIA - The B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission tabled its final report Monday (April 3). It includes significant change proposals for Kamloops - and even more dramatic shifts in the rural areas.T...
Apr 03, 2023
