Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
SD73 District Parent Advisory Council forum gives public a taste of candidates' stances on important issues
KAMLOOPS - On Wednesday night (Sept. 28), ten candidates for School District 73 took part in the District Parent Advisory Council All Candidates forum. The candidates are vying for the five Kamloops s...
Sep 29, 2022
Coldwater poet in Ottawa to recite poem inspired by his time at the Kamloops Residential School
MERRITT B.C. - September 30th is the National Day For Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. As part of the day, events will take place around the country including in our nation's capital. The ceremony ...
Sep 29, 2022
Kamloops woman calls for signage after dog careens over cliff in Peterson Creek Park
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops woman is renewing a call for signage near the top of the canyon in Peterson Creek Park after a traumatic close call with her dog.Elizabeth Maki says she was hiking in Peterson Cr...
Sep 29, 2022
Sicamous, Salmon Arm RCMP officers won't be charged after suspect injured in 2020 arrest: Crown
SICAMOUS, B.C. - The B.C. Prosecution Service (BCPS) says it will not charge a pair of Shuswap RCMP officers, despite the province's police watchdog saying the two may have committed offences in a 202...
Sep 29, 2022
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes downtown assault and pedestrian struck by vehicle
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 390 public complaints from midnight Friday (Sept. 23) to 9:00 a.m. Monday (Sept. 26). Below are some incidents police attended.Downtown assaultA man...
Sep 29, 2022
Homebuilders hopeful Eby's housing announcement will aid densification in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The housing announcement from David Eby does bring with it some criticism from City Hall in Kamloops. Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian agreed that there is a housing crisis, however he was focu...
Sep 28, 2022
Thompson Nicola Regional District announces abrupt departure of chief financial officer
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District says Chief Financial Officer Doug Rae is no longer with the organization.In a brief news release issued Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 28), the district sa...
Sep 28, 2022
Four Merritt residents battle for mayor's chair in October election
MERRITT B.C.- The race for the mayor's chair in Merritt could prove to be an interesting one come October 15. Four candidates have put their names forward, including the current mayor and three others...
Sep 28, 2022
North Shore pedestrian injured in Wednesday morning collision
KAMLOOPS - A person in their 40s was sent to hospital after being struck by a vehicle underneath the Tranquille overpass Wednesday (Sept. 28) morning.Kamloops RCMP told CFJC Today two pedestrians were...
Sep 28, 2022
City to update traffic signal optimization for series of Hillside Drive intersections
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says timing improvements are coming for a series of traffic lights along Hillside Drive. In a release issued Wednesday (Sept. 28), the City says updates will be put int...
Sep 28, 2022
