News Items tag as: KMDEC2020

Kamloops pilot showcases B.C.'s beauty from the air
January 03, 2021 - 3:31 PM

A Kamloops man with a passion for aviation is sharing flying tips with fellow pilots while also, more importantly, sharing aerial views of some of B.C.’s natural beauty through the power of social media.
Get ready for slush: Snow tonight in Kamloops followed by balmy start to 2021
December 31, 2020 - 11:32 AM

Kamloops's forecast promises to see 2020 end with a final wintery blast, with the mercury expected to rise just in time to begin 2021.
'Wildlights' at B.C. Wildlife Park cancelled due to pandemic restrictions
December 31, 2020 - 9:36 AM

For the first time in 22 years, the B.C. Wildlife Park's largest event has been cancelled, meaning the park will lose more than $250,000 in revenue.
Tournament Capital Centre to reopen to swimmers in new year
December 30, 2020 - 1:47 PM

Renovations are nearly complete at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre at the Tournament Capital Centre and swimmers will be welcomed back in the new year.
How a legendary ski hill artist created the Sun Peaks trail map
December 27, 2020 - 7:00 AM

Thousands of skiers and snowboards rely on trail maps to find their way home from Sun Peaks Ski Resort at the end of the day.
Regional district to consider supporting truck traffic ban on Highway 5A
December 26, 2020 - 1:06 PM

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District board will decide in mid-January whether to support a call for a ban on commercial truck traffic on the Old Merritt Highway — Highway 5A that winds from Kamloops to Merritt south of Aberdeen.
Kamloops short film released free online by director, as a Christmas gift for all
December 25, 2020 - 3:30 PM

The director of a Kamloops short film has decided to release it online for people to watch for free in the spirit of Christmas giving.
Skip the kitchen mess, these Kamloops restaurants are open on Christmas
December 25, 2020 - 12:00 PM

With the COVID-19 public health orders in place, many B.C. residents are planning a very different, low-key Christmas this year.
A beginners guide to cooking turkey this COVID Christmas
December 25, 2020 - 10:30 AM

The Christmas decorations are up, the presents are shipped and the Christmas morning Zoom call is scheduled, but there's still one thing missing.
Map of the best Kamloops holiday lights in 2020
December 24, 2020 - 4:30 PM

‘Tis the time of year when the radio plays constant holiday tunes, there’s peppermint and gingerbread treats all around, and the city is alight with twinkling homes.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

News Items tag as: KMDEC2020

Kamloops pilot showcases B.C.'s beauty from the air

Get ready for slush: Snow tonight in Kamloops followed by balmy start to 2021

'Wildlights' at B.C. Wildlife Park cancelled due to pandemic restrictions

Tournament Capital Centre to reopen to swimmers in new year

How a legendary ski hill artist created the Sun Peaks trail map

Regional district to consider supporting truck traffic ban on Highway 5A

Kamloops short film released free online by director, as a Christmas gift for all

Skip the kitchen mess, these Kamloops restaurants are open on Christmas

A beginners guide to cooking turkey this COVID Christmas

Map of the best Kamloops holiday lights in 2020

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