News Items tag as: KMJUL2024

'These deaths are preventable': Kamloops man pushing for river risk awareness after tragic drownings
August 01, 2024 - 4:30 PM

A Kamloops man who saved a drowning international student has no intention of stopping his efforts to raise awareness of river safety in the Tournament Capital.
Kamloops seniors have a new gathering place to help stave off poverty
August 01, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Not only are seniors in B.C. the fastest growing cohort, the risk of homelessness among low-income seniors is reaching crisis proportions, the effect of which can be seen in communities every day.
Shannon White has now been missing for 1,000 days
July 31, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Shannon White has been missing from Kamloops for 1,000 days and her story continues to be shared online with local searchers not slowing down in looking for her.
NDP candidate calls out Kamloops for homeless service closures
July 31, 2024 - 12:23 PM

A Kamloops NDP candidate pointed blame at the City for the impending gap in daytime services for homeless people.
iN PHOTOS: Picturesque churches add charm to landscapes in Okanagan, Kamloops
July 31, 2024 - 6:00 AM

There is something intriguing about an old church, whether it has been left to decay in the backcountry or is carefully preserved in a city centre.
RCMP ask for help to find missing Kamloops woman
July 30, 2024 - 3:36 PM

RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating a missing 35-year-old Kamloops woman.
Kamloops begins counter petition process for $275M in loans
July 30, 2024 - 3:20 PM

The City of Kamloops will take out $275 million in loans unless 10 per cent of eligible voters sign counter petitions made available today, July 30.
More than 1,000 attend festival promoting planned Kamloops arts venue
July 30, 2024 - 2:30 PM

People packed the parking lot for a downtown Kamloops arts festival Monday evening.
Location chosen for homeless services hub in North Kamloops
July 30, 2024 - 11:23 AM

The City of Kamloops is buying land on the North Shore to turn into a homeless services hub, but it won't be open before the closure of two key day spaces in the city.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops photographer captures timelapse video of meteor shower, stars and milky way
July 30, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A photographer in Cherry Creek near Kamloops captured a time lapse video of the Delta Aquariids meteor shower showing several brightly lit meteors streaking through a clear, starry sky.
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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 third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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