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B.C. to add 20 new complex-care beds in Kamloops
As part of a broader, B.C.-wide announcement, the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions has revealed Kamloops will be getting 20 additional complex care beds for people struggling with mental healt...
Apr 15, 2024 Jennifer Whiteside (Photo via BC Government)
Kamloops Airport reports increase passenger numbers to begin 2024
New data from Kamloops Airport shows that passenger numbers continue to increase with each passing quarter. Airport Managing Director Ed Ratuski says there were 89,588 passengers between January and M...
Apr 15, 2024 Kamloops Airport. (Photo via Colton Davies)
Kamloops crews say two-years worth of capital projects come in under budget
The City of Kamloops says while some capital projects over the last two years came in over budget, it was able to keep overall costs under control. Capital Projects Manager, Matt Kachel, told Council ...
Apr 15, 2024 A new retaining wall disguised as a multi-use path meant to protect Riverside Park to a one-in-20 year flood. (Photo via City of Kamloops)
Kamloops Chamber working with BC government to try and address labour gaps
The Kamloops and District Chamber of Commerce says it is working with the provincial government to try and address labour gaps that exist in the City. Executive Director Acacia Pangilinan told City Co...
Apr 15, 2024
Talking Rock Golf Course to reopen April 17; Quaaout Lodge rebuild pushed back
The Talking Rock Golf Resort near Chase is days away from opening for the season, the first since last summer's devastating Bush Creek East wildfire. Director of Golf, Cody Bell, says while golfers wi...
Apr 12, 2024 A satellite view of the Talking Rock Golf Course, as seen on Aug. 20, 2023. (Photo via Sentinel Hub)
RCMP say vehicles from Oliver, Vernon, and Kamloops recovered on rural Tk'emlups property
RCMP say a vehicle that was stolen from a downtown Kamloops street led to the arrest of four people and the recovery of a number of other stolen vehicles - including a travel trailer - from a rural pr...
Apr 12, 2024
Blazers goaltending coach to join Team Canada at 2024 U18 World Championships
Kamloops Blazers goaltending coach Dan De Palma will be part of Team Canada's coaching staff for the 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship in Finland. De Palma has been working as the Blazers goaltending c...
Apr 11, 2024 Kamloops Blazers goaltending coach Dan De Palma
New drought level signs expected as Kamloops brings in new watering restrictions
With the City of Kamloops' new Drought Response Plan in place, you can expect to see signs around the city letting people know what level of drought and watering restrictions we're in. Utility Service...
Apr 11, 2024 Kamloops plans to install signs like this that tell people what level of drought the City is in. (Photo via FireSmart BC)
Kamloops moving ahead with biennial Citizen Satisfaction Survey
The City of Kamloops will be moving ahead with plans to conduct a Citizen Satisfaction Survey every two years instead of every four, starting this Fall. Councillors voted to spend $30,000 on this year...
Apr 11, 2024
Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs worried about loss of volunteers ahead of 2024 wildfire season
As Canada looks ahead to what experts fear could be another devastating wildfire season, fire chiefs say they are worried about the dwindling number of volunteers available to combat the rising threat...
Apr 11, 2024 The Kookipi Creek Fire. (Photo via BC Wildfire Service)
