SD73 board chair says 2020 was successful, all things considered
The COVID-19 pandemic was hands down the biggest challenge for the Kamloops-Thompson School District, according to board chair Rhonda Kershaw. But it was also...
Kamloops MLAs talk COVID-19, BC Liberal Party in year-end interview
2020 had its highs and lows. For the two BC Liberal MLAs representing Kamloops, Todd Stone and Peter Milobar say October's provincial election falls into...
'Everyone was doing their best': Kamloops Chamber of Commerce reflects on 2020
The biggest challenge local businesses faced in 2020 was the uncertainty of an ongoing pandemic. That's according to Acacia Pangilinan, the executive...
Even in a pandemic, city accomplished a lot in 2020: Kamloops mayor
Reflecting on 2020, the mayor of Kamloops says the city got some big projects done this year. Among the highlights is the completion of the $13-million Victoria...
Interior Health reporting 70 new cases of COVID-19
There were 70 new cases of COVID-19 overnight in the Interior Health region. In an Dec. 24 email, the health authority says that brings the total number of...
Kamloops pub reports case of COVID-19
An employee at McCracken Station Pub has tested positive for COVID-19, staff have announced on social media. In a Facebook post, the pub says the employee was...
Bass stolen from Riversong Guitars in 2019 returned to owner
It's being called a Christmas miracle. An acoustic bass that was stolen from Riversong Guitars in Kamloops almost a year ago has been returned. On Dec. 27,...
BC Wildlife Park will lose $250,000+ in revenue with cancellation of in-person Wildlights
The cancellation of the 23rd annual Wildlights means the BC Wildlife Park will lose more than $250,000 in revenue, the organization announced on social media...
Third annual Christmas in the Bag donation drive a huge success
Thanks to the generosity of Kamloops, the city's most vulnerable neighbours will have a small gift to open on Christmas Day. Our third annual Christmas in...
Kamloops Ford donates $7,000 and van full of toys to Christmas Amalgamated
Christmas Amalgamated has received another boost from the community. On Monday (Dec. 21), Kamloops Ford dropped off a van load of toys, as well as a $7,000...