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Why a well-known Kamloops homeless man and his cat struggle to find a place to live
– This story was originally published Jan. 3, 2022. Some homeless people in Kamloops struggle…
You’re invited to a skating party on Inks lake near Kamloops, but bring a shovel
A call has gone out for volunteers with shovels to help clear the snow on…
Select New Year’s Eve celebrations still a go throughout Thompson-Okanagan
If you are hoping to celebrate the new year by attending a major event like…
Record number of adaptive sports participants glide down slopes at Sun Peaks
An adaptive sports program at Sun Peaks is exploding with a record number of students…
City takes over operation of historic Kamloops church built in 1887
As costs mounted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kamloops Heritage Society is handing over management…
B.C. curling championships still a go in Kamloops but with no spectators
The B.C. Curling Championships are still going ahead in Kamloops, despite rising COVID-19 cases throughout…
Kekuli Cafe gets cookin’ to help those devastated by Merritt flood
Every year on Christmas Day the Kekuli Café in Merritt opens its doors to the…
Kamloops firefighters rescue child stuck in snowy concrete skateboard park
Firefighters came to the rescue last night when a child got stuck at a Kamloops…
Lotto players won $225.9M in Thompson, Nicola, Okanagan in 2021
Lottery players in the Thompson, Nicola and Okanagan won more than a quarter of the…
Controversial Kamloops warming shelter now offering 24 hour service
As temperatures stay below freezing in Kamloops and emergency shelters meet capacity, a local outreach…
Kamloops thrift store tosses price-tags for needy in cold snap
With several areas of the province under an extreme cold warning, many people are struggling…
B.C. Wildfire recruiting crew members for upcoming wildfire season
Looking for a job this summer? The B.C. Wildfire Service is now accepting applications for…
How to prevent pipes from freezing during cold snap in Kamloops, Okanagan
Many residents in the interior are struggling with frozen pipes as temperatures have dropped below…
Foster homes needed for feral Kamloops cats struggling during extreme cold
A cat rescue agency in Kamloops is appealing to the public to open their homes…
Frozen cars, batteries keeping Kamloops, Okanagan mechanics busy
As temperatures plummet in Kamloops and the Okanagan, tow truck drivers and auto shops are…
Senior dies amid homeless shelter shortage in Kamloops
A senior who regularly used Kamloops shelters died in the cold before the December dip…
62-year-old man arrested after homicide near Clinton
Police say they are investigating a Boxing Day homicide near 70 Mile House. The Southeast…
Snow used to smother vehicle fire in Kamloops after pumps freeze
Kamloops firefighters had to think fast this morning when their pumps froze while fighting a…
Kamloops man’s quick action saves driver from icy North Thompson River
A Kamloops woman is grateful for a helping hand after a Boxing Day shopping trip…
Here’s some of the best spots to ice fish in the Thompson-Okanagan
The winter fishing community is hopeful for a quick start to the season in the…
Kamloops gardeners explain how they care for fussy poinsettias
Christmas is coming and some are purchasing a traditional poinsettia plant to add a bright…
Movement to fight health order closing B.C. gyms, fitness centres gains momentum
Some gyms in the province are remaining open despite new COVID-19 restrictions that came into…
Kamloops Blazers goalie signs with New York Rangers
Kamloops Blazers goaltender Dylan Garand has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New York…
Kamloops mom says justice system not equipped to handle son’s addiction, mental health issues
The mother of a well-known offender in Kamloops calls a recent judgement that released her…