Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Tolko drops shift at Armstrong site
ARMSTRONG, B.C. - Tolko Industries has announced a shift reduction in the lumber operations at its Armstrong division."Both the planer and the sawmill will be moving from two shifts to a single shift ...
Apr 11, 2023
WATCH: Sensory-friendly Easter at BC Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildlife Park was the hippity hoppity place to be this Easter weekend. According to the park's general manager, they couldn't have asked for a better turnout with this year's partner...
Apr 10, 2023
Blazers prepare for Portland in second round of WHL playoffs starting Friday
KAMLOOPS - After eliminating the Vancouver Giants from the WHL Playoffs last Thursday (April 6) in Langley, the Kamloops Blazers didn't have to wait long to find out who they'd be playing in the secon...
Apr 10, 2023
Kamloops veterans recount the legacy and importance of Vimy Ridge, 106 years later
KAMLOOPS - On Sunday (April 9), a small service was held by some Kamloops veterans to commemorate the 106th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. It's estimated that 10,000 Canadian soldiers were k...
Apr 10, 2023
Dozens of cars on display at annual Vintage Car Parade
KAMLOOPS - People of Kamloops and in the surrounding area spent their Easter Sunday (Apr. 9) viewing vintage cars at Riverside Park during the 51st annual Vintage Car Parade. Sixty vehicles ranging fr...
Apr 10, 2023
Kamloops strong person competition makes pumped up return
KAMLOOPS - Nearly 50 bodybuilders from across Western Canada came to the Powwow Grounds at Tk'emlps on Saturday (April 8). Spectators from around the city brought out chairs and braved chilly temperat...
Apr 10, 2023
Council to debate banning drug consumption in Kamloops parks, public places Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - At its regular meeting Tuesday (April 11), Kamloops council will discuss a proposed ban on recreational drug use in city parks and public places.Councillor Katie Neustaeter brought forward ...
Apr 10, 2023
Kamloops council to hear options for city's share of $1B provincial bonanza
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops council will be given a range of options Tuesday (April 10) for an unexpected provincial windfall announced last month.On March 3, Premier David Eby announced the one-time, $1 bill...
Apr 10, 2023
Quiet first quarter for Kamloops construction industry not unusual
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops construction industry has had a relatively subdued first quarter of 2023, according to new statistics, but it's not far off from historical averages.In its latest report, the C...
Apr 10, 2023
Kamloops RCMP looking for suspect in alleged assault of teenager
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are looking to identify a man who reportedly assaulted a teenager at the McArthur Island skate park.In a news release, police say they received the report of a 14-year-old who...
Apr 10, 2023
