Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Sales, price increases slowed for Kamloops real estate sector in October
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops home buyers hit the brakes in October.Month-end totals provided by the Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) show 144 sales in Kamloops last month, down 52 per cent from the same ...
Nov 04, 2022
Interior social agencies call on BC Housing, Interior Health to look for more long-term solutions
KAMLOOPS - Murray Love has run into hard times and is camping by the river until he can get housing and back to work. He says Thursday's first snowfall of the year had him up most of the night. "It wa...
Nov 04, 2022
First snowfall of the year sends Kamloops drivers spinning
KAMLOOPS - A blast of winter hit Thursday (Nov. 3) and Kamloops drivers were challenged by the severe conditions.The mix of rain and snow made it a nightmare for motorists resulting in a number of col...
Nov 04, 2022
Long-term care changes will provide residents and families more say over care: B.C. Care Providers
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. government announced Thursday (November 3) that long-term care residents and their families will have more say going forward on issues that can severely impact their lives.Many fam...
Nov 04, 2022
ASK Wellness to open warming stations at Crossroads Inn, Spero House next week
KAMLOOPS - ASK Wellness is stepping in to offer warming centres for people experiencing homelessness in Kamloops - but only for a limited time.In a news release, the agency says a cold front is foreca...
Nov 04, 2022
Kamloops snow crews shift focus uphill, will tackle smaller roads on Saturday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents who live away from the city's main roads - Aberdeen Drive, Pacific Way, Hugh Allan Drive, Columbia Street and Tranquille Road - shouldn't expect snow crews on their stree...
Nov 04, 2022
Drivers without winter tires encouraged to stay home: City of Kamloops
UPDATE (7:15 a.m.): The City of Kamloops says all roads impacted by last night's snowy conditions are now open.In a social media post, the City says main roads, along with bus and school routes have b...
Nov 04, 2022
Snow creates chaos on highways in Kamloops region
UPDATE (7:50 a.m.): Drive BC says Highway 5A is open in both directions but drivers should expect delays.UPDATE (6:40 a.m.): DriveBC says Highway 5A south of Kamloops remains closed in both directions...
Nov 03, 2022
As snow hits Kamloops, tire switch appointments scarce
KAMLOOPS - Wintery conditions are here. With snow hitting higher elevations Thursday (November 3), Kamloops residents are getting their winter tires switched over, preparing for slippery roads. Integr...
Nov 03, 2022
After 51 per cent jump in auto theft reports, Kamloops RCMP crack down
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say the number of stolen vehicle reports in Kamloops is skyrocketing.In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says there were 496 stolen vehicle reports during th...
Nov 03, 2022
