Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
CFJC Boogie the Bridge approved for limited in-person run
KAMLOOPS - CFJC Boogie the Bridge will be mostly virtual this year, but some runners will now be able to take part in an in-person event. Boogie organizer Jo Berry says the event has been given approv...
James Peters Mar 26, 2021
Westjet announces twice-weekly Kamloops-to-Edmonton direct flight
KAMLOOPS - There is positive news for Kamloops air travellers Friday (Mar. 26). Direct flights from Kamloops to Edmonton will return to Fulton Field as of June.In a news release, Westjet says a twice-...
Mar 26, 2021
Forest Enhancement Society of BC helping Merritt company recover more wood fibre from local forests
KAMLOOPS - It's been a difficult couple years for the forest industry in B.C. Shutdowns and curtailments in 2019 led to mills across the province laying off thousands of people. However, Valley Carrie...
Mar 25, 2021
Kamloops business owners take advantage of provincial program to improve digital presence
KAMLOOPS - In early January we brought you the story of the Digitial Economy: Rapid Response and Resiliency program - DER3, for short. All the spots in the program have been filled, and businesses are...
Mar 25, 2021
Kamloops RCMP release surveillance snaps in stolen satchel case
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are releasing suspect photos after a satchel containing important items was stolen from a vehicle in downtown Kamloops.On Saturday (Mar. 20) at about 4:20 p.m., RCMP were info...
Mar 25, 2021
BC Care Providers Association says eased visitation restrictions a huge relief for many seniors
KAMLOOPS - An easing of visitation restrictions at long term care and assisted living facilities is welcome news to the CEO of the BC Care Providers Association. Terry Lake has been advocating for mor...
Mar 25, 2021
Merritt RCMP seek public’s help to locate man wanted province-wide
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a wanted Merritt man."Mark Marcell Archachan is wanted province-wide for theft under $5,000, in relation to an alleged o...
Mar 25, 2021
PHOTOS: Kamloops Fire Rescue frees pup from couch trap
KAMLOOPS - Everyone needs a hand getting out of a tight spot once in a while - even our furry friends.A local family called Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) Wednesday night (Mar. 24) when their pooch Bean g...
Mar 25, 2021
Sisters of Saint Ann donate $150,000 for TRU Indigenous nursing initiatives
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University's Limitless campaign has been given another boost for Indigenous nursing students. The Sisters of Saint Ann, a Roman Catholic women's congregation who founded St....
Mar 25, 2021
VIDEO: Brazen thief takes motorcycle from North Shore apartment complex
KAMLOOPS - Surveillance video posted to social media Wednesday (Mar. 24) shows the lengths a thief went to in order to make off with a motorcycle.The video was posted by Joshua Knaak of ARPA Investmen...
James Peters Mar 25, 2021
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