News Items tag as: KMNOV2021

Kamloops mom warning others about 'alternative health' powder that killed her son
December 05, 2021 - 2:49 PM

The family of a Kamloops man is warning others about a little known, unregulated substance that appears to have played a large factor in his death.
Kamloops director seeks provincial intervention for hospital taxes from Tk'emlups
December 04, 2021 - 3:20 PM

Sun Rivers residents do not pay taxes toward the regional hospital district, but a director at the Thompson Nicola Regional District is aiming to change that.
Mayor, attorney general 'shocked' by assault near proposed Kamloops homeless shelter
December 03, 2021 - 9:25 AM

The mayor of Kamloops and the attorney general of B.C. say violence to protest a homeless shelter is counterproductive and unacceptable.
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops woman located
December 02, 2021 - 9:25 AM

UPDATE: 9:14 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021
Kekuli Cafe is finally under construction in Kamloops
December 02, 2021 - 6:00 AM
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The Kekuli Café in Kamloops is finally under construction and is projected to open its doors in six weeks.
Kamloops family has 21,000 lights to lift Christmas spirits
December 01, 2021 - 6:00 PM

A family in Kamloops is working to raise thousands of dollars for the local hospice association this holiday season, using an online auction and a light up event where 21,000 Christmas lights will be plugged in.
Kamloops man assaulted for removing anti-homeless sign
November 30, 2021 - 4:00 PM

Nate Moats returned to his Westmount home bloodied after he was assaulted for tearing down a protest sign at a proposed shelter location in Kamloops Monday afternoon.
Evacuees from Merritt feeling the strain on emergency management system in Kamloops
November 30, 2021 - 6:30 AM

Jude Norberg and her husband are two of many Merritt residents who had their lives turned upside down when the Coldwater River flooded the town on Nov. 15, and they are still waiting to go home.
Silent march held to pressure TRU to suspend administrators accused of harassment
November 29, 2021 - 6:00 PM

A silent march was held at Thompson Rivers University today in protest of the way the university is handling an on-going investigation of two senior administrators.
Distracted Kamloops drivers busted despite cop in plainclothes holding warning sign
November 29, 2021 - 10:10 AM

It took less than an hour for seven distracted drivers to get caught using their electronic devices in an RCMP traffic sting last week.
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UBCO, TRU study finds cannabis use helps in recovery from hard drugs
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Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared to last year. With little debate, Vernon council approved the 9.91% increase – a rate four times that of inflation.

News Items tag as: KMNOV2021

Kamloops mom warning others about 'alternative health' powder that killed her son

Kamloops director seeks provincial intervention for hospital taxes from Tk'emlups

Mayor, attorney general 'shocked' by assault near proposed Kamloops homeless shelter

UPDATE: Missing Kamloops woman located

Kekuli Cafe is finally under construction in Kamloops

Kamloops family has 21,000 lights to lift Christmas spirits

Kamloops man assaulted for removing anti-homeless sign

Evacuees from Merritt feeling the strain on emergency management system in Kamloops

Silent march held to pressure TRU to suspend administrators accused of harassment

Distracted Kamloops drivers busted despite cop in plainclothes holding warning sign

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