Category Archives: Local News Now

Councillors who braced for a marathon public hearing session last night were instead surprised by the lack of interest. On the docket housing projects and the city's marijuana regulations. Mayor Ken C...

It is official, for the second straight year the wildfire season has become the worst in B.C history, roaring past last summer's record as far as hectares burned. Provincial Fire Information Officer R...

A Kamloops Councillor says work is already underway to prepare in the event next summer is also a wildfire smoke clogged mess. Kathy Sinclair raised the idea of having a plan 'B' in Council for the ci...

The province has launched a first of its kind lawsuit targeting pharmaceutical companies in the overdose crisis. Attorney General Dave Eby has announced the provincial government has launched a lawsui...

B.C's Education Minister believes major progress has been made on the teacher hiring front after a school year plagued by teacher shortages. Rob Fleming admits the first year under the class size and ...

Environment Canada expecting the cooler weather to hold up throughout this week. Forecaster Doug Lundquist says we have cold fronts moving through today with some showers expected to flush the air and...

With colder weather on the way, long term housing projects in Kamloops are making steady progress. ASK Wellness Kamloops Executive Director Bob Hughes says work is well underway, with forms being inst...

A local archeologist says the discovery of an ancient human bone when crews were working in Valleyview Drive underscores several important issues. Joanne Hammond says it is a reminder of how rich Kaml...

Canada Games Aquatic Centre opening up a few days ahead of schedule in case the smoke rolls back into Kamloops. Business Operations and Events Supervisor Sean Smith says the wildfire smoke shutting do...

The NDP are applauding a BC Supreme Court judge ruling against the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association and its effort to pause the proportional representation referendum. Delta North ML...