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Third quarter passenger numbers on the rise at YKA
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Airport saw another swell of passenger numbers this summer, but rates are still lower than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. YKA released its third quarter traveler numbe...
Oct 11, 2023
City of Kamloops rolls out carts for Curbside Organic Waste Pick-up program
KAMLOOPS - It's rollout day - literally - for the city's new Curbside Organic Waste carts. Starting in Zone 3, and working through all five collection zones in Kamloops, the new carts will be delivere...
Jul 06, 2023
After 17 years, a brain injury survivor reunites with the Kamloops neurosurgeon who helped save his life
KAMLOOPS - 17 years after Dr. Jean-Francois Chevalier helped save his life, Michael Coss had the opportunity to say thank you."I had a conversation with my father several years ago and I said, 'Dad, I...
Jun 22, 2023
Kamloops celebrates National Indigenous People's Day
KAMLOOPS - On Wednesday (June 21), more than 1,000 people from all over Kamloops, including hundreds of students from School District 73, visited McDonald Park to celebrate National Indigenous People'...
Jun 21, 2023
STK Fastball team helping to grow the game of men's fastpitch softball in the area
KAMLOOPS - They say the hardest thing to do in sports is hit a baseball; whoever 'they' are hasn't seen the best men's fastpitch players in the game.With pitches coming in at around 80 miles per hour ...
Jun 12, 2023
Grumpy the Owl fosters orphaned owlet at the BC Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - If you get too close to Grumpy the Great Horned Owl and her foster owlet, she'll let you know. "She will come at you if you get a little too close to that baby," BC Wildlife Park Animal Car...
May 08, 2023
Hydra Performing Arts Festival kicks off with a preview at the Effie Arts Collective
KAMLOOPS - Beginning Thursday night (April 27), the Effie Arts Collective on Tranquille Road will be the venue for Chimera Theatre's Hydra Festival. This year will be the fifth or sixth edition of Hyd...
Apr 27, 2023
Day of Sucwentwecw recognized across School District 73
KAMLOOPS - Thursday (April 6th), all across School District 73 students, teachers and staff are celebrating the Day of Sucwentwecw, an event unique to the district. The day is an opportunity to celebr...
Apr 06, 2023
Fortune Drive construction on track and on time, according to city staff
KAMLOOPS - Construction season is well and truly underway in Kamloops. One of the most visible projects currently affecting motorists is the Fortune Drive Road and Utility Works Revitalization. The pr...
Apr 05, 2023
Rehearsals are underway at Western Canada Theatre for the iconic musical Grease
KAMLOOPS - Starting with a preview on Thursday, April 13, Western Canada Theatre will present the iconic musical Grease. However, if you're hoping to hear a snippet of one of the many iconic songs fro...
Apr 04, 2023
