Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Pritchard family loses home to fire two days after welcoming newborn daughter
PRITCHARD, B.C. - Just more than a day after returning home with their newborn daughter, a Pritchard family has been left with nothing thanks to a house fire. Cortnal Kennedy-Gibson and his wife Sara ...
Dec 02, 2022
After 30-year relationship, Salvation Army asked to stop setting up kettles outside B.C. Liquor Stores
KAMLOOPS - The Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign has been out in front of BC Liquor Stores collecting donations for nearly 30 years. This year, the relationship has ended.The kettles were scheduled to ...
Dec 02, 2022
'A step in the right direction'; New Car 40 enhancements move city toward needed 24/7 support
KAMLOOPS - The Car 40 program in Kamloops will be bolstered to three nurses and three officers moving forward to help respond to people suffering a mental health crisis.Councillor Bill Sarai has been ...
Dec 02, 2022
Former Blazer captain Baines hoping to inspire kids dealing with diabetes, other life challenges through book
KAMLOOPS - Ajay Baines was one of the best to suit up in a Blazers uniform. He captained the team for three seasons, playing all the while dealing with diabetes. His journey to becoming a pro hockey p...
Dec 02, 2022
Switch to organics collection spurs new City of Kamloops garbage collection practice
KAMLOOPS - You might see two trucks pass by your house on garbage day in the new year, but no, you're not seeing double.The city is switching from a single pass system, where one truck collects both g...
Dec 01, 2022
Operation Red Nose Kamloops off to a flying start in 2022
KAMLOOPS - Thursday night (Dec. 1st) is the start of the second weekend of providing safe rides home for Operation Red Nose in Kamloops. The service is in its 26th year of helping revellers get themse...
Dec 01, 2022
ASK Wellness raises awareness on World AIDS Day
KAMLOOPS - The ASK Wellness Society went back to its roots Thursday for World AIDS Day. ASK planned two events to highlight the day and raise awareness including a celebration scheduled for this eveni...
Dec 01, 2022
Kamloops winter shelter beds see rise in use; some being turned away due to limited capacity
KAMLOOPS - The temperatures overnight in Kamloops have dipped below -15C recently resulting, in more people who are homeless using the overnight winter shelters.The Mustard Seed and the Out of the Col...
Dec 01, 2022
Celebrate a Life raises funds for Kamloops Hospice, honours those who have passed
KAMLOOPS - Volunteers from the Kamloops Hospice have set up shop at the Northhills Shopping Mall. From Thursday until December 21, the Celebrate a Life event will be raising money for the local hospic...
Dec 01, 2022
Man wanted out of Creston may be in Kamloops: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a man wanted out of Creston may be in Kamloops.An arrest warrant for Chad William Meszarosi, who may be going by the surname Peskor or Pesker, was issued last month. He is...
Dec 01, 2022
