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News Items tag as: Kamloops History
'Heartbreaking': Kamloops residents reflect on demolition of decades-old hotel, nightclub
April 21, 2024 - 6:00 PM
A building with a long and entertaining past has been demolished to make way for new housing developments on Kamloops North Shore, leaving some residents feeling nostalgic.
iN VIDEO: A brief history of the Old Men's cemetery in Kamloops
April 14, 2024 - 6:00 AM
Beneath a beautifully manicured cemetery in Kamloops lies a unique and fascinating history.
Where Kamloops' neighbour Savona cribbed its name from
February 25, 2024 - 7:00 AM
There’s many place names in the Thompson and Okanagan regions where First Nations names were changed or misspelled to suit the tongues of mostly British early settlers.
Hatchet man, trickster or valued peacekeeper in Kamloops? Will the real Chief Lolo please stand up
February 19, 2024 - 6:00 AM
Jean Baptistes Lolo, aka St. Paul, is a mysterious character in the early history of Kamloops and that history is constantly evolving.
The myths and legends of this Kamloops founding father
January 14, 2024 - 6:00 AM
While a Kamloops street and nearby mountain are just two of the many tributes to Jean Baptiste Lolo, his actual origins are clouded in the mists of time.
What's really going on in this idyllic historical farm scene near Kamloops?
October 02, 2023 - 7:00 AM
A 1948 photo posted to a BC history-based Facebook group last summer featuring a cucumber farm in Kamloops garnered dozens of comment but also questions about why all the workers are all Japanese Canadians.
There’s a Kamloops and Summerland connection to the ‘Cremation of Sam McGee’
August 06, 2023 - 6:00 AM
“The Northern Lights have seen queer sights,
iN PHOTOS: Paddle-wheeler 'Wanda Sue' sets sights on return to South Thompson River
July 22, 2023 - 6:00 AM
It’s been nearly 20 years since the Wanda Sue stopped cruising on the South Thompson River out of Kamloops.
Harper Ranch battled with 'Kamloops First Nation' before amassing land holdings
July 16, 2023 - 6:00 AM
The Harper brothers set up a ranching operation on the north shore of the South Thompson river in 1862 on their way to making a fortune driving cattle to Barkerville.
The long history of paddle wheelers between Kamloops and Enderby
July 09, 2023 - 6:00 AM
The Okanagan has many stories and displays of its paddle wheelers but other versions of those classic ships plied the rivers and lakes from Savona, through Kamloops, to Enderby.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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iN VIDEO: Iconic A&W whistle dog returns after fans made enough noise
The Whistle Dog is returning to the A&W menu across Canada and die-hard fans of the iconic fast-food item played a role. The Whistle Dog is a hot dog in a toasted bun topped with relish, cheddar cheese and bacon. When it was disco
Pro-cannabis advocates in Thailand rally ahead of the government's plan to recriminalize the plant
NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) — Dozens of pro-cannabis advocates gathered Thursday at the health ministry on the outskirts of the Thai capital, Bangkok, to oppose the government’s plan to relist the plant as a narcotic, two years after it
Why you should expect a bigger property tax bill in booming Kamloops, Okanagan next year
When the City of Kelowna tried to encourage developers and homeowners to produce more houses on existing lots in its urban neighbourhoods two years ago, it had an immediate effect. Land got assembled. Homes and lots were sold. Fourplexes an
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An annual rich list says Paul McCartney is Britain's first billionaire musician
LONDON (AP) — Paul McCartney is a billionaire Beatle. According to figures released Friday, the former m
May 17, 2024 9:00 PM
Majority of British Columbians support getting rid of punches to the face in professional hockey
Most British Columbians think hockey would be better off if players couldn’t fight or throw punches to the hea
May 17, 2024 7:00 PM
Only one Kelowna councillor opted out of 35% pay raise
Only one Kelowna city councillor put his money where his mouth is. Coun. Ron Cannan was one of four councillor
May 17, 2024 6:00 PM
The Latest | Israel finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza, as first aid unloaded by sea
Israeli troops have recovered the bodies of three hostages in the Gaza Strip, with the military saying Friday they were
May 17, 2024 5:12 PM
Hard-working crews and rain keep fire from Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Every day since a wildfire began menacing the city of Fort McMurray, Alta., grimy, exhausted
May 17, 2024 4:30 PM
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