News Items tag as: KMJAN2019

Contagious norovirus continues to spread at Royal Inland Hospital
February 01, 2019 - 12:01 PM

KAMLOOPS — A contagious stomach virus circulating at Royal Inland Hospital has affected four units, a nearby psychiatric centre, and two residential facilities.
Retired national wheelchair rugby champion seeking new talent from Kamloops
January 31, 2019 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS — At only 15, Ian Chan’s life changed forever.
Interior Health confirms Norovirus at Royal Inland Hospital
January 31, 2019 - 5:30 PM

KAMLOOPS — Interior Health officials have confirmed the cause of a gastrointestinal outbreak among patients and staff at Royal Inland Hospital that has closed three wards was Norovirus.
Arctic blast expected this weekend in Kamloops
January 31, 2019 - 11:06 AM

PENTICTON - After a warmer and drier than normal January, Kamloops residents could be in for a blast of winter weather with the start of February this weekend.
Logging truck driver fined for wedging rig under Kamloops overpass
January 30, 2019 - 4:00 PM

KAMLOOPS — The driver of a logging truck who got stuck under a Canadian Pacific railway overpass in downtown Kamloops earlier this week has been issued a fine according to the Ministry of Transportation.
Kamloops short film festival now accepting submissions
January 30, 2019 - 3:45 PM

KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops Independent Short Short Film Festival is now accepting submissions for their annual celebration of local filmmakers.
RCMP searching for wanted man possibly in Kamloops, Barriere
January 30, 2019 - 1:48 PM

BARRIERE — The Barriere RCMP detachment is asking anyone with information on a man wanted for several offences to contact police.
Interior Health warning public of gastrointestinal outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital
January 30, 2019 - 11:05 AM

KAMLOOPS - Interior Health Authority is warning the public of a gastrointestinal illness outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital.
McArthur Island Park getting 18-hole disc golf course
January 29, 2019 - 5:06 PM

KAMLOOPS - It was a split vote but Kamloops city council has approved a multi-use facility on McArthur Island Park that includes an 18-hole disc golf course.
Massive search underway in Merritt area for missing cowboy
January 29, 2019 - 3:21 PM

MERRITT — Merritt RCMP along with volunteers from over half a dozen search and rescue groups are searching for a cowboy after a horse with full gear was found without its rider yesterday.
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$145,000 fine for Kelowna orchardist previously involved in tractor death
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Okanagan’s first ‘net-zero’ home is insulated with hemp
In an effort to make construction more sustainable a Kelowna developer has built a home insulated with hemp. The 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 2,430 square foot home at 278 Summer Wood Drive in the Echo Ridge development in Kelowna meets the pro

News Items tag as: KMJAN2019

Contagious norovirus continues to spread at Royal Inland Hospital

Retired national wheelchair rugby champion seeking new talent from Kamloops

Interior Health confirms Norovirus at Royal Inland Hospital

Arctic blast expected this weekend in Kamloops

Logging truck driver fined for wedging rig under Kamloops overpass

Kamloops short film festival now accepting submissions

RCMP searching for wanted man possibly in Kamloops, Barriere

Interior Health warning public of gastrointestinal outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital

McArthur Island Park getting 18-hole disc golf course

Massive search underway in Merritt area for missing cowboy

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