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2021 was the busiest year on record for BC's ambulance paramedics
VANCOUVER - Last year was the busiest on record in terms of calls for ambulance service, according to the union that represents the province's paramedics.In a media release, President of the Ambulance...
Jan 18, 2022
Elizabeth Fry Society's Rent Bank providing grants to Merritt and area renters affected by flooding
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry's (Kamloops E Fry) Rent Bank is distributing one-time grants to qualified renters in Merritt and area who have been severely affected by the floods i...
Jan 15, 2022
Kelsey Cruz earns Athlete of the Week nod from TRU WolfPack
KAMLOOPS - After a big effort in a tight game against the top team in their division, WolfPack Women's Basketball player Kelsey Cruz was recognized as TRU's Athlete of the Week.The 2nd-year guard from...
Jan 11, 2022
Kamloops' Gobeil nabs Canada West Player of the Week honours
KAMLOOPS - A pair of powerful performances over the weekend have nabbed Kamloops athlete Maddy Gobeil Canada West Women's Basketball Athlete of the Week honours.The 2nd-year guard and South Kam Alumnu...
Jan 11, 2022
TRU WolfPack men's basketball games postponed this weekend due to COVID-19; WolfPack women will play
KAMLOOPS - Late this afternoon, CanadaWest announced the scheduled games between the Thompson Rivers University and the Trinity Western University Spartans have been postponed. The reason? According t...
Jan 07, 2022
Hell or High Water fundraiser announced in support of flood and fire victims in B.C.
MERRITT - Kenny Hess and EH Canada Travel have announced a fundraiser to support communities in B.C. that were affected by this year's extreme weather events.Money raised at the Hell or High Water liv...
Jan 06, 2022
Kamloops bus driver recognized for good deed
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops bus driver was recently recognized on social media for helping an elderly woman navigate the snowy sidewalk of Tranquille Road.Operator Darren Kiesman was driving his Route 1 Tra...
Jan 06, 2022
'It's really close to home': 15-year-old raises more than $19,000 for Kamloops Hospice
KAMLOOPS - Fifteen-year-old Cassie McNutt handed a big cheque of $19,303.00 to Kamloops Hospice Wednesday (Jan. 5) morning.The money was raised through the third annual Cassie's Charity Drive. Every y...
Jan 05, 2022
SD73 schools taking the week to prepare to welcome students back on January 10th
KAMLOOPS - Last week, the B.C. Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education teamed up to delay the start of school by an extra week to help implement additional safety measures throughout the educatio...
Jan 04, 2022
SD73 superintendent says phased restart a chance to learn along with health professionals
KAMLOOPS - On Wednesday (Dec. 29), the province announced a phased return to school for students throughout B.C., as health officials and educators continue to learn about the Omicron variant of COVID...
Dec 31, 2021
