News Items tag as: City of Kamloops 2021

Kamloops woman recognized for leading effort to make 14K COVID masks
November 08, 2021 - 3:02 PM

A Kamloops women, who initiated the creation and distribution of over 14,000 COVID masks to frontline workers, was recognized with an award from the City of Kamloops last week.
City of Kamloops to announce new 'shelter solutions' in coming weeks
November 01, 2021 - 2:15 PM

More shelter space is expected in Kamloops as the City prepares to make an announcement within two weeks.
ASK Wellness to manage controversial Northbridge Hotel in Kamloops
October 28, 2021 - 5:03 PM

The City of Kamloops has chosen an interim operator for the Northbridge Hotel.
City of Kamloops and Tk'emlups te Secwepemc strengthen partnership
October 26, 2021 - 6:00 PM

A key document was signed by representatives of the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc and City of Kamloops councillors and staff last week.
City of Kamloops employees require mandatory COVID vaccinations
October 20, 2021 - 6:00 AM

City of Kamloops employees, contractors and volunteers have to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
'We had no say': Not everyone pleased with Kamloops curbside organic waste pilot
October 12, 2021 - 7:00 AM

A Kamloops man is fuming after being put on a pilot project for organic waste collection by the City last month without his consultation, a project that is scheduled to run for a year.
Kamloops minor hockey takes hit as Memorial Arena remains homeless shelter
October 02, 2021 - 6:03 PM

Kamloops hockey teams are tightening their laces for shorter ice times and longer drives as Memorial Arena continues to be used as a shelter space for homeless people.
Kamloops buying hotel, former strip club but mayor vows current residents will not be kicked out
October 01, 2021 - 4:27 PM

The Northbridge Hotel and former strip club The Duchess will soon be owned by the City of Kamloops.
Why there's a big pile of garbage in Kamloops's McArthur Island Park
September 30, 2021 - 2:14 PM

A dump truck load of garbage was spotted in a Kamloops parking lot today and some residents wondered where it came from.
Kamloops day space for homeless not open due to threats to landlord
September 21, 2021 - 11:00 AM

A day space in Kamloops for homeless people dubbed Envision is still not open yet because the property owner backed out since receiving threats.
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