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PARKCREST FIRE – TREC Bridges will move to John Tod Centre instead

September 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

The TREC Bridges program will be temporarily moving to the John Tod Centre at the Boys and Girls Club instead of to NorKam Senior Secondary. School superintendent Alison [Continue]

PARKCREST FIRE – Arson wasn’t the cause of school fire, say police

September 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

The fire that destroyed Parkcrest elementary school in Brocklehurst was not suspicious, police said today. The exact cause is still under investigation. RCMP issued a [Continue]

PARKCREST FIRE – District reveals details of student-relocation plan

September 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

All students and staff from Parkcrest elementary school will move into George Hilliard elementary by next Monday, School District 73 officials confirmed today (Monday, Sept. [Continue]

PARKCREST FIRE – School district aims to get kids back in class by Sept. 16

September 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

An exact plan for returning Parkcrest elementary students to class isn’t ready yet but families will find out soon, says the Kamloops-Thompson School District. “The [Continue]

PARKCREST FIRE – City, TNRD offer free activities for those impacted by fire

September 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The City of Kamloops has stepped up to offer free activities for those impacted by the destruction of Parkcrest elementary school Thursday night (Sept. 5, 2019). The City is [Continue]

PARKCREST FIRE – Art gallery offers art camps for students affected by fire

September 6, 2019 // 2 Comments

In support of students, teachers and families affected by the Parkcrest elementary school fire, the Kamloops Art Gallery says it will offer free full-day art camps beginning [Continue]

SORRY – We are temporarily out of service

March 12, 2018 // 2 Comments

Due to a death in the family, activity on ArmchairMayor.ca will be limited over the next while. Thank you for your support and patience at this difficult time. — Mel [Continue]

CITY HALL – Shakeup in corporate structure unveiled after review

February 28, 2018 // 1 Comment

The City of Kamloops has a new corporate structure. A new organizational chart was released today (Feb. 28, 2018) that results from a review prompted by the departure of [Continue]

AJAX – City asks for veto power over future mine proposals within 10 km.

February 27, 2018 // 4 Comments

If Kamloops City council gets support from the Union of B.C. Municipalities, future mine proposals within 10 km. of city boundaries could require approval from the City [Continue]

COQUIHALLA – Multi-vehicle wreck involves buses, trucks and cars

February 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

UPDATE: The southbound lane of the Coquihalla is open as of 8:25 a.m. Both lanes are expected to be open on the Coquihalla between Hope and Merritt sometime this morning [Continue]

GREYHOUND – Cuts in service ‘a necessary step toward viable business’

February 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

B.C.’s Passenger Transportation Board has approved cuts in Greyhound bus service in several parts of the province including Kamloops to Kelowna. Three routes in [Continue]

FIRE – Problem house on Nelson Avenue scene of explosion, blaze

February 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

A house that was the scene of a shooting last October was damaged in a fire Wednesday night (Feb. 14, 2018). The basement of the house at 217 Nelson Avenue was rocked by an [Continue]

SCHOOLS – Trustees vote to put lead-filtered water stations in all schools

January 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

School District 73 will install lead-filtered water stations in all schools in response to concerns of parents. Trustees approved the move at Monday’s board meeting. Supt. [Continue]

TRUMP TWEET OF THE DAY – April 10

April 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

Congratulations to Justice Neil Gorsuch on his elevation to the United States Supreme Court. A great day for America! #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/8KGFSk8BFj — Donald J. [Continue]