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Transgender inmate transferred from all-male Kamloops jail to female correctional centre
KAMLOOPS – For the first time under new protocol B.C. Corrections has transferred an inmate,…

Kamloops Legion plays big role in veterans’ lives; future uncertain
KAMLOOPS - The Royal Canadian Legion is top of mind when Remembrance Day rolls around each year, whether it's the poppy campaign or the services held on Nov. 11, but during the rest of the year the organization is facing challenges. The problem is young veterans don’t think about legions they way older generations of...

Where you can pay your respects for Remembrance Day in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Canadians will take a moment of silence this week to honour the veterans and serving members who keep our country protected. Here are the ceremonies and events in Kamloops where you can pay your respects. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, a ceremony is scheduled at Thompson Rivers University's Student Street in the Old Main...

Kamloops man shares his grizzly attack survival story
"WHEN I WAS HIKING OUT, I KEPT SAYING TO MYSELF: 'DON'T PASS OUT. DON'T PASS OUT.'" KAMLOOPS - Local hunter Ralph Smith planned to get the elk he was tagged for when he took his mid-September hunting trip in Sparwood, B.C. He’d seen grizzly bears before, but he wasn’t expecting the violent scenario he ended...

Anti-Harper graffiti continues in Kamloops despite Conservative election loss
KAMLOOPS - The election was over more than two weeks ago but taggers in Kamloops either haven't heard or just want to make sure their delayed political message, while sometimes misspelled, is still heard. Anti-Harper graffiti was around before the election started, but according to Graffiti Task Force director Ronnie Bouvier, the tagging has increased...

ASK Wellness and RIH partnership helping the vulnerable in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A partnership between the hospital in Kamloops and a local group which supports vulnerable citizens will continue to provide support services after receiving a boost from the province today. The ASK Wellness Society and Royal Inland Hospital have been working together, through a health navigator, to help people discharged from the hospital connect...

Kamloops Graffiti Task Force recognized for inclusive workplace
KAMLOOPS - Staff at the Graffiti Task Force headquarters managed to put their rollers down long enough yesterday, Nov. 5, to receive a certificate which recognizes the efforts made to create a inclusive workplace in the city. Task Force director Ronnie Bouvier says she was honoured to receive the workplace diversity and inclusion award from...

Referendum on Kamloops performing arts centre: Will you vote yes or no?
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents have one day to make up their minds on whether to vote for or against borrowing $49 million to build a performing arts centre before tomorrow's referendum. Former city councillor Nelly Dever is the spokesperson for the PAC Not Yet campaign. Her group objects to the centre on a largely financial...

Alarm sounded as only 3,000 sockeye return to iconic Adams River
KAMLOOPS – Environmentalists are sounding the alarm over poor sockeye salmon returns on one of British Columbia's most iconic rivers.

Warm fall weather, wind and rain this weekend in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - If a typical fall weekend is what you wanted this weekend you might be a little disappointed — temperatures will be warmer but wind and rain could dampen the fall fun. Environment Canada is calling for cloudy skies with a chance of flurries this morning, followed by a chance of rain the rest...