Tag Archives: Community
Dan Carroll sworn in as new Board President of Kamloops Chamber
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce has sworn in a new board president and new board members this week. In a release from Executive Director Acacia Pangilinan, the chamber says Daniel Carroll ...
Mar 11, 2021
Plenty of planting spots available with City of Kamloops memorial tree program
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is reminding residents of an environmentally friendly way to commemorate a loved one - with its tree memorial program. Parks and Civic Facilities Manager Jeff Putnam sa...
Mar 11, 2021
Kamloops businesses, tourism sector cautiously optimistic for summer operations
KAMLOOPS - Many businesses who have financially struggled this past year are looking toward the summer with cautious optimism, as health officials say some restrictions could be lifted. Recently B.C's...
Mar 10, 2021
Rocky Mountaineer delays start of Canadian travel season until June
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops' tourism sector will have to wait for a substantial part of its income.Rocky Mountaineer, the luxury train tour company that has a route to Vancouver and stays overnight in Kamloop...
Mar 10, 2021
TRU within reach of $50 million fundraising goal by March's end
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is $1 million off its fundraising goal.The TRU Limitless campaign launched in October, 2019, aiming to raise $50 million along with its 50th anniversary. Th...
Mar 10, 2021
ASK Wellness calls for new model of complex care housing
KAMLOOPS - About one-in-eight of Kamloops supportive housing clients were evicted due to unmanageable behaviours.Kamloops Supportive Housing Clients Outcome Data stated while 79 per cent (221 of 278) ...
Mar 09, 2021
Kamloops voices celebrate progress, acknowledge work to be done during International Women's Day
KAMLOOPS - March 8 in International Women's Day, and people around the world are making sure to acknowledge the important women in their lives. In Kamloops, local voices are celebrating how far societ...
Mar 08, 2021
Report: nearly half of B.C. non-profits anticipate closing their doors if pandemic continues
KAMLOOPS - A February report highlighted how B.C. non-profit organizations are handling the burden of COVID-19.Unraveling: Non-profits, COVID-19, and the Fabric of BC Communities - a report from Vanta...
Mar 08, 2021
Sun Peaks Resort looks toward next winter with newly awarded SafeTravels Stamp
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Sun Peaks Resort is nearing the end of winter ski season on a high note. The mountain resort has been award the SafeTravels Stamp by the World Travel and Tourism Council. Megan Nelso...
Mar 05, 2021
Kamloops Film Society feels household movie screenings should join approved activities list
KAMLOOPS - Several weeks ago Interior Health allowed the Kamloops Film Society to host private bookings at the Paramount Theatre. But KFS Executive Director Duan Magdolen says this week the health aut...
Mar 04, 2021
