News Items tag as: KMJAN2024

First wildfire of the year spotted south of Valemount
February 05, 2024 - 6:00 PM

The province's first recorded wildfire of 2024 was spotted just before January ended.
'Re-think our thinking': Kamloops mayor criticizes ongoing bylaw labour dispute
February 04, 2024 - 8:00 AM

The City of Kamloops' next move after another loss in a labour dispute over its bylaw department isn't clear, but the mayor suggests it's time to re-examine the overhaul started almost four years ago.
Police looking into report of man filming in children's section of Kamloops library
February 02, 2024 - 10:01 AM

Kamloops RCMP are seeking the public's assistance to identify an individual who was caught acting suspiciously in a library branch yesterday afternoon.
Suspect arrested after fight involving a weapon on Kamloops bus
January 31, 2024 - 4:51 PM

A suspect was taken into custody by Kamloops RCMP after a physical altercation involving a weapon took place on a public bus this afternoon.
Gunshots fired at Kamloops home; police looking for witnesses
January 31, 2024 - 2:36 PM

Kamloops RCMP are seeking witnesses and video footage after gunshots were fired at a home in the Dallas neighbourhood yesterday morning.
$75K campaign to hold government to promises for Kamloops cancer clinic
January 31, 2024 - 1:06 PM

An advocacy campaign for a Kamloops cancer clinic launched this week.
Non-profits critical of council shouldn't get funding: Kamloops city councillor
January 31, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A Kamloops city councillor is unhappy that some non-profits are critical of city hall, so he suggested they stop getting public funds.
Convicted Kamloops gangland murderer appealing life sentence
January 30, 2024 - 7:00 PM

A man serving a life sentence for a first-degree murder in Kamloops is appealing his conviction this week.
Possible threat puts Clearwater schools under hold and secure
January 30, 2024 - 11:44 AM

An elementary school in Clearwater was put under a hold and secure by RCMP this week after receiving suspected threats.
Fine art programs no more at Thompson Rivers University
January 30, 2024 - 9:00 AM

Aspiring artists must look elsewhere now that Thompson Rivers University has put an end to its programs.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the fourth week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall J

Where to get weird and exotic snacks in Kelowna
Arabic malt energy drinks, protein Snickers bars, an edible Barbie dream house, Snoop Dogg chips; if any of those exotic snacks pique your interest there are places to get them in Kelowna. Seoulful Convenience specializes in Korean snacks a

A growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Drug reform advocates hailed Oregon as a progressive leader when it became the first in the nation to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the compound found in psychedelic mushrooms. But four years later,

Okanagan, Kamloops real estate sales still lagging
Real estate sales across the Okanagan increased considerably in November compared to this time last year but still lag behind the 10-year average. According to statistics released by the Association of Interior Realtors, sales in all housin

News Items tag as: KMJAN2024

First wildfire of the year spotted south of Valemount

'Re-think our thinking': Kamloops mayor criticizes ongoing bylaw labour dispute

Police looking into report of man filming in children's section of Kamloops library

Suspect arrested after fight involving a weapon on Kamloops bus

Gunshots fired at Kamloops home; police looking for witnesses

$75K campaign to hold government to promises for Kamloops cancer clinic

Non-profits critical of council shouldn't get funding: Kamloops city councillor

Convicted Kamloops gangland murderer appealing life sentence

Possible threat puts Clearwater schools under hold and secure

Fine art programs no more at Thompson Rivers University

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