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 week of May 5. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at m

Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

Central Okanagan housing sales in April lowest in 12 years
More people in the Central Okanagan put their homes on the market last month than any April in more than 25 years, while sales slumped to their lowest level — outside of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic — since 2013. Statistic

News Items tag as: KMJUL2024

'These deaths are preventable': Kamloops man pushing for river risk awareness after tragic drownings

Kamloops seniors have a new gathering place to help stave off poverty

Shannon White has now been missing for 1,000 days

NDP candidate calls out Kamloops for homeless service closures

iN PHOTOS: Picturesque churches add charm to landscapes in Okanagan, Kamloops

RCMP ask for help to find missing Kamloops woman

Kamloops begins counter petition process for $275M in loans

More than 1,000 attend festival promoting planned Kamloops arts venue

Location chosen for homeless services hub in North Kamloops

iN VIDEO: Kamloops photographer captures timelapse video of meteor shower, stars and milky way

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