Tag Archives: Community
HEROES OF THE PANDEMIC: Chefs at The Mustard Seed team up to feed the street population during COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - In the third installment of "Heroes of the Pandemic," we focus on two chefs at The Mustard Seed who have been doing everything in their power to ensure everyone is fed during COVID-19. Diet...
Mar 17, 2021
ASK Wellness recognized with award as part of BC Social Work Week
KAMLOOPS - Social work is essential - that's the theme of BC Social Work Week this year, from March 14 to 21. "At Royal Inland Hospital, for example, social workers continued to support their colleagu...
Mar 17, 2021
Tourism Kamloops cautiously optimistic local tourism sector will be able to manage post-vaccination traffic
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops expects to be ready for a bounce back in tourism when the COVID-19 pandemic recedes.Scotiabank Chief Economist Jean-Francois Perrault said in an interview that B.C.'s tourism indus...
Mar 17, 2021
Avalanche control work to briefly close section of Coquihalla Highway
HOPE, B.C - Drivers taking the Coquihalla this afternoon (Wednesday) can expect delays with avalanche control work planned. Drive BC says the work will take place along a 9km stretch of Highway 5 nort...
Mar 17, 2021
Kamloops Bike Riders Association preaches patience for start of cycling season
KAMLOOPS - With the snow mostly melted, many of the activities associated with warmer weather are starting soon. One of those activities that Kamloops is well-known for is mountain biking. CFJC's Adam...
Mar 16, 2021
No new COVID-19 deaths as B.C. records 556 cases in 24 hours
VICTORIA - There were no new COVID-related deaths in B.C. over the last 24 hours but health officials are reporting 556 new cases today (Mar. 16). In an emailed update, provincial health officer Dr. B...
Mar 16, 2021
HEROES OF THE PANDEMIC: The healthcare professionals in Sun Peaks who helped to contain COVID-19 spread
KAMLOOPS - The second installment of the series "Heroes of the Pandemic" features two healthcare professionals who have been instrumental in containing COVID-19 spread in the resort municipality of Su...
Mar 16, 2021
Nicola Ranch doubles reward for information on Ben Tyner’s disappearance
MERRITT - The reward for information around the disappearance of Merritt rancher Ben Tyner has doubled to $30,000 - with his former employer matching his family's reward amount.John Liu, owner of Nico...
Mar 16, 2021
Kamloops business owner celebrating 50 years with 1,000 meals to frontline workers
KAMLOOPS - March 1, 1971 is when Franco Annicchiarico entered the auto service industry in Kamloops. Fast forward 50 years and Annicchiarico is celebrating a milestone. But how do you celebrate amidst...
Mar 16, 2021
GINTA: Collective thoughtfulness ensures our community well-being when most needed
A CURIOUS THING HAPPENS every time a long weekend or school break comes about: the fleet of neighbourhood cars changes. Some of the usual vehicles are gone, and there are new ones, including a few fro...
Mar 16, 2021
