Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops families in favour of rapid testing to see more of their loved ones in long-term care
KAMLOOPS - It's been a tough seven months for long-term care residents and their families with limited interactions. "There's lots of suffering going on for a lot of individuals in these homes because...
Nov 19, 2020
UPDATE: Missing woman found
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP say this person has been found.
James Peters Nov 19, 2020 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
VIDEO: Paragliding over Kamloops Lake is a thrill with a view
SAVONA, B.C. - Many of might love the idea of paragliding high above Kamloops Lake but don't have the... shall we say... courage.A video posted to YouTube recently puts us right in the harness. How lo...
Nov 19, 2020
'Rescue Me' showcases improved lives of horses saved through BC SPCA
KAMLOOPS - After spending six months photographing rescue horses around the province, Leanne Peniuk can now hold a physical copy of her fundraising project. "We're just all really proud of this, and w...
Nov 18, 2020
Planning underway to invigorate downtown Kamloops with rotating pedestrian plazas
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city council discussed plans to improve the streetscape and culture of the city's downtown core Tuesday (Nov. 17) with pedestrian plazas top of mind. A test run of the concept was ...
Nov 18, 2020
As Lower Mainland COVID-19 cases spike, Interior increase no surprise: chief medical health officer
KAMLOOPS - As B.C. grapples with ever-increasing COVID-19 numbers, mainly in the Lower Mainland, Interior Health's chief medical health officer expected the recent rise in the region. Albert De Villie...
Nov 18, 2020
City of Kamloops pare proposed 2021 tax increase to 0.49 per cent; more cuts could be on the way
KAMLOOPS - After Kamloops council vowed to get the 2021 property tax increase down to zero per cent, City staff have been working to cut down on expenses. Staff have put forward a 0.49 per cent provis...
Nov 18, 2020
Kamloops man arrested inside 100 Mile House industrial compound
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - A Kamloops man was arrested Tuesday (Nov. 17) after an early-morning confrontation at a 100 Mile House industrial property.In a release, 100 Mile House RCMP say officers were ca...
James Peters Nov 18, 2020
Single Shuswap arrest closes several RCMP investigations
EAGLE BAY, B.C. - RCMP in the Shuswap say a single arrest Monday (Nov. 16) helped officers solve a series of break-ins and nab a man wanted on outstanding warrants in one fell swoop. In a release, Sal...
James Peters Nov 18, 2020
City council approves patio expansion next year with limit of $200,000, discussion on other applicants
KAMLOOPS - The patio sets are down for the winter, but they will be back on the sidewalk on Victoria Street next summer. City council has agreed to allow expanded patios starting in April.It means res...
Nov 17, 2020
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