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B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water
The British Columbia government is urging people to save water, saying the forecast predicts drought across much of the province this summer. A statement from the Forests Ministry says recent rains ha...
Jun 23, 2023
Kamloops to begin city-wide curbside organic waste collection on August 21
The City of Kamloops will begin the collecting things like food scraps, food-soiled paper, and small amounts of yard waste at the curb on Monday, August 21. Streets and Environmental Services Manager,...
Jun 23, 2023 Photo via City of Kamloops
Kamloops Mountie hit in head with skateboard at North Shore bus loop Thursday night
Kamloops RCMP say an officer was taken to hospital after being hit in the head with a skateboard while dealing with a group of intoxicated teenagers at the North Shore bus loop last night. Police say ...
Jun 23, 2023 An RCMP cruiser. (Photo via Pixabay)
CHL reports strong viewership and sellout crowds at 2023 Memorial Cup in Kamloops
The Canadian Hockey League says total attendance at the 2023 Memorial Cup in Kamloops was 48,405 - an average of 5,378 people a game. It also says nearly 4.5 million viewers tuned in to TSN and RDS ov...
Jun 22, 2023
Construction underway on Tranquille Road near Kamloops Airport
Another major road project on Tranquille Road in Kamloops is currently underway. The so-called Tranquille Gateway Improvements Project will include beautification and infrastructure upgrades, as well ...
Jun 22, 2023 A map of where work on Tranquille Road is set to take place. (Phot via City of Kamloops)
KIJHL applying for Junior A status for 2023-24 season
The Junior B Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) has applied to BC Hockey asking that it be reclassified as a Junior A league for the 2023-24 season. If approved, the KIJHL says all 20...
Jun 22, 2023
WHL Commissioner Ron Robison stepping down after 2023-24 season
Ron Robison, the longtime WHL Commissioner, will step down from his role at the end of the 2023-24 season. Robison, who hails from Indian Head, Sask., joined the WHL as Commissioner and Chief Executiv...
Jun 21, 2023 WHL Commissioner Ron Robison (Photo via WHL)
TRU planning new $120-million facility, additional condos at McGill Road and Summit Drive
Thompson Rivers University is planning to build a $120-million facility at the corner of McGill Road and Summit Drive. Vice-President of Administration and Finance, Matt Milovick, says this new buildi...
Jun 21, 2023 A look at the plot of land at McGill Road and Summit Drive in Kamloops. (Photo via Google Maps)
Ken Hitchcock inducted to Hockey Hall of Fame as part of Class of 2023
Former Kamloops Blazers head coach Ken Hitchcock has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2023. The 71-year-old Edmonton native was bench boss in Kamloops between 1984-85...
Jun 21, 2023 Photo via Hockey Hall of Fame
CHL says 2023 Memorial Cup in Kamloops raised over $180,000 for several causes
The Canadian Hockey League says the 2023 Memorial Cup in Kamloops raised over $180,000 for several causes. The majority of that - $133,390 - was raised through the in-arena 50/50 program - with $15,00...
Jun 21, 2023 A look at Sandman Centre in its Memorial Cup livery. (Photo via Bill Sarai)
