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Kamloops to ask taxpayers to approve $150M for new RCMP detachment
February 12, 2025 - 10:05 AM

Kamloops is going to ask voters for their approval to take out another multi-million dollar loan. This time it's for a $150 million RCMP detachment.
Vernon council gives final approval for $136M indoor pool and rec centre
April 08, 2024 - 12:10 PM

Vernon city council approved the final designs, budget and construction schedule for the $136-million Active Living Centre today.
Kelowna's mayor predicts 'vibrant and prosperous’ city in 2024
February 15, 2024 - 3:45 PM

Kelowna is one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada and according to Mayor Tom Dyas is on an upward trajectory of expansion and development.
Kamloops marquee sign fell behind schedule and got shelved
February 12, 2024 - 8:45 AM

Almost a year after approving a marquee Kamloops sign that was supposed to be built in time for the 2023 Memorial Cup, City staff said they need to go back to the drawing board.
Rentals and food trucks to return to Kamloops's Riverside Park
May 31, 2023 - 3:03 PM

Riverside Park will host another rental program for water sports and games this summer.
Take a look at the future downtown Kamloops skating rink
April 14, 2023 - 4:30 PM

Kamloops is set to lay ice sheets at Riverside Park, adding more life to one of the city's most iconic green spaces.
Construction set to begin on Kamloops's first playground for children of all abilities
September 10, 2022 - 1:30 PM

Construction begins Monday on Kamloops's first fully accessible playground.
Someone spray-painted these horses in Kamloops
September 01, 2022 - 1:30 PM

Keira Hockersmith has found a new home for her horses after they were spray painted at a Tk'emlups farm.
B.C. Tree Fruits plant closing Lake Country location, moving to South Okanagan
August 20, 2022 - 1:55 PM
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Despite the fact that 70% of the apples grown by B.C. Tree Fruits Cooperative members come from the Central and North Okanagan, they will no longer be going to a local packinghouse.
It isn’t easy being an urban tree in Kamloops
July 22, 2022 - 2:35 PM

The big, beautiful deciduous shade trees in Kamloops parks require constant protection from the City from vandals.
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