Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TRU's Master of Nursing-Nurse Practitioner program accepting applications
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is accepting applications into its long-awaited Master of Nursing-Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) program on Wednesday (March 1).In a news release, TRU says the ...
Feb 28, 2023
RCMP investigating two thefts and assault in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - An Ontario man in his 30s is in custody after a reported assault and two thefts in Kamloops.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say officers were called to a business on the 300-block of St. P...
Feb 28, 2023
Scotties visitors help boost Kamloops economy
KAMLOOPS - Curling Canada was unsure how the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kamloops would fare, being the first back in front of a crowd since before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Overall, more...
Feb 27, 2023
Ukrainian community in Kamloops shows 'Kozakiv' spirit
KAMLOOPS - The Ukrainian Orthodox community has a long history of fighting for its identity. Dating back to the 1400's, the Kozakiv [Cossacks] - also known as freedom fighters - fought for Ukraine's i...
Feb 27, 2023
Rare ice disc dots confluence of North Thompson, Clearwater rivers
CLEARWATER, B.C. - An extremely rare natural phenomenon, familiar to Kamloops residents, has emerged in the North Thompson Valley.An aerial photo taken by Ken Lancour of Yellowhead Helicopters at the ...
Feb 27, 2023
RCMP look into weekend stabbing on the Kamloops North Shore
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are investigating a weekend stabbing at the North Shore bus loop.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says it happened Saturday evening at about 6:15 p.m. Officers were calle...
Feb 27, 2023
Kamloops Film Society celebrates new performance space at the Paramount Theatre
KAMLOOPS - On Sunday evening (Feb. 26), several dozen people braved the snowy streets of the city and packed into the Paramount Theatre in downtown Kamloops. However, it wasn't for the latest film soc...
Feb 27, 2023
Mustard Seed and Kamloops Alliance Church to keep overnight shelter open for another month
KAMLOOPS - A 30-bed overnight shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Kamloops will remain open for another month.In a news release, the Mustard Seed announced the Extreme Weather Response Shel...
Feb 27, 2023
Longtime Kamloops curling umpire receives award at the Scotties
KAMLOOPS - A local curling umpire who has officiated multiple major Canadian championships received an award at the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Saturday (Feb.25)Dianne Barker earned the Joan Me...
Feb 26, 2023
Vehicle crash knocks out power to over two thousand north of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - An overnight vehicle crash has knocked out power to the Heffley Creek and Sun Peaks area this morning.According the BC Hydro website, power went out at 1:45 a.m. Sunday (Feb. 26). A vehicle...
Feb 26, 2023
