Lorne Doerkson leads the B.C. Conservative Party into a snap election just days after taking the helm

KAMLOOPS - With construction on the new BC Cancer centre in Kamloops underway, the medical facility is opening...

“We work hard for this business. It’s a decision we make every day. Lately, it feels like we’re making the wrong decision.”

"Last year it had flowers and there were staff there once, twice a week. It was gorgeous."

Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

Two years after flames destroyed a key crossing, locals say a replacement can’t come soon enough.

Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

New workforce training program invests in people for careers as early childhood educators

If construction of the new detachment is delayed too long, Kamloops could become what appears to be the first BC city to have RCMP force the build.

KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has won a $7-million federal grant for its Centre for the Arts project.Kamloop...

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After years of renovations, Alexandra Lodge was being returned to its former glory. A fire on its doorstep could turn it all to ash.

Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

Mayors and councillors have been hit with a barrage of vitriol since the pandemic. Will it change who wants to run this fall?

GLASGOW - Kamloops-trained hammer throw superstar Ethan Katzberg has another gold medal - and another event re...

Tudor Village Laboratory temporarily closed

The mayor's post comes after a slew of emergency department closures

People experiencing or at risk of homelessness will be moving into 55 homes with supports

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE RECALL PETITION against Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie has failed (as announced Monday, July 20, 2026), and while the result is bound to bring varying r…

Ten after eight in the morning.

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE ORANGE LUNATIC, a.k.a. The Mad King, as some call him in his own country and others, is bashing Canada again. This time, he’s blaming us for “willful negligenc…

There's been a four-fold increase in $150,000-plus salaries for city hall management in both cities.

As dissatisfaction spreads within the NDP, doubts about Eby’s political judgment and electoral appeal will deepen. Unless he reverses the government’s decline, pressure for a leadership change will…

The Trepanier Creek homeless encampments near Peachland were cleared out by the province last month.

“It’d be cool if the city considered subsidizing the removal of front lawns for things like clover or xeriscaping, especially since every year we’re seeing issues with water shortage."

Substance-use supports improving for people in Haida Gwaii, Adams Lake

A significant segment of the public is withdrawing, and the quality of democratic debate is declining

Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

By ARJUN SINGH The Kamloops Chronicle OK, I HATE TO BEGIN this column with a disclaimer. But you need to know this before you read further. Here it is: No community will ever end homelessness forev…

Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

Paramount delivers “60 Minutes” to Donald Trump on a gold platter

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. CAN’T WAIT to walk across the brand new pedestrian and cycling bridge, where the Red Bridge used to be, to shop for tires, sprinkling equipment, horse feed and may…

Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

Kamloops, BC – The City of Kamloops respectfully acknowledges that we are on the traditional and unceded territory of Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc, and we recognize the importance of our relationship as we w...