Education

CIVIC ELECTION – Trustee candidate promises to donate part of earnings

October 2, 2026 // 0 Comments

Another candidate in the Oct. 17 civic elections has pledged to give up part of his paycheque. School trustee candidate Jimmy Johal said today (Oct. 2,2026) if elected [Continue]

SCHOOLS – Board of trustees announces new superintendent

November 25, 2025 // 0 Comments

The Kamloops-Thompson school district has a new superintendent. Ontario educator Mike St. John will take up the post beginning next year. “The Board of Education is [Continue]

POLICE – Student identified as source of prank call that shut down NorKam

November 10, 2025 // 1 Comment

Police have concluded that the 911 call that caused NorKam Secondary school to be locked down was not credible. On Nov. 6, 2025, just before 2 p.m. police received a report [Continue]

SCHOOLS – Lockdown lifted at NorKam and nearby schools after gun report

November 6, 2025 // 0 Comments

A report of a gun at the school led to a lockdown at NorKam Secondary this afternoon (Nov. 6, 2025). Police were called just before 2 p.m. about someone in the school with a [Continue]

POLICE – Two NorKam students hit by vehicle after exiting bus near school

November 6, 2025 // 0 Comments

Two NorKam students were taken to hospital by ambulance today (Nov. 6, 2025) after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Kenora Street near the school. Their injuries are [Continue]

THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY – New president named to succeed Fairbairn

April 2, 2025 // 1 Comment

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has a new president and vice chancellor to replace Dr. Brett Fairbairn effective July 1. Fairbairn has held the post since 2018. His [Continue]