Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Garbage collection as usual, some rec facilities open next Monday in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is adjusting some of its services for the federal holiday to mourn for Queen Elizabeth the Second next Monday, September 19.In a news release, the City says it observes...
Sep 13, 2022
Kamloops Chamber hopes provincial surplus will be invested into struggling business sector
KAMLOOPS - On Monday (Sept. 12), the B.C. government reported a surplus of $706-million for the current fiscal year. The surplus comes after the province had originally projected a $5-billion deficit ...
Sep 13, 2022
Kamloops residents reminded to monitor air quality health index as smoke persists
KAMLOOPS - A smoky skies bulletin issued by Environment Canada this week remains in effect (as of Sept. 13) for the Kamloops region. The thick haze is partly the result of nearby fire activity, includ...
Sep 13, 2022
Weekend beach party results in assault investigations: Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are working with School District 73 after a beach party turned violent over the weekend. In a news release, Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says officers were called to a party in the are...
Sep 13, 2022
Tourism Kamloops to hold mayoral forum, hopes tourism will be a priority with new council
KAMLOOPS - Tourism Kamloops hopes to make the tourism industry a priority ahead of the 2022 municipal election.In a news release issued Tuesday (Sept. 13), Tourism Kamloops announced it will hold a ma...
Sep 13, 2022
Kamloops MLAs ready to gauge local government issues at UBCM Convention
KAMLOOPS - The Union of B.C. Municipalities annual general convention in underway in Whistler, as councillor and mayors from around B.C. gather with provincial MLAs to discuss the challenges facing th...
Sep 13, 2022
Two Lillooet councillors competing to become the district's next mayor
LILLOOET, B.C. - Two councillors are aiming to become the new mayor of Lillooet.Ahead of nominations closing for B.C. municipal elections on Sept. 9, a list from CivicInfo BC shows two candidates for ...
Sep 13, 2022
Salmon Arm mayoral vote to include 2018 rematch
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A familiar face is looking to get the mayor's chair back in Salmon Arm.According to candidate filings listed on CivicInfo BC, incumbent Salmon Arm mayor Alan Harrison will be challe...
Sep 12, 2022
Business Improvement Associations calling for multi-government actions on street crime, social issues
KAMLOOPS - More than 70 business associations in the province are ramping up calls for action to address street issues and crime. This week, members of Business Improvement Areas of BC (BIA BC) have p...
Sep 12, 2022
Shuswap voters in Columbia Shuswap Regional District have plenty to choose
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Shuswap voters will have some choices to make come Election Day.The Columbia Shuswap Regional District will have elections in four of the five electoral areas in and around the Shus...
Sep 12, 2022
