CHNL (Kamloops, BC)

CHNL, known as Radio NL, is a radio station located in Kamloops, British Columbia. Owned by NL Broadcasting, it features a classic hits format while also incorporating talk shows and sports content on the AM frequency of 610. The station began broadcasting in 1970.

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#2047299

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Kamloops Council to push for involuntary care in the interior

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas

Kamloops Council is poised to begin lobbying the province for some for of involuntary treatment in the BC interior to be made available. The motion, put forward by Councillors Dale Bass and Bill Sarai, reflects a statement from the Premier which calls for the creation of involuntary care centres for people living with mental health and addiction issues throughout the province and to create these facilities within correctional centres in the province.
Kamloops police seek info on Columbia St motel stabbing

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Drew Ferreira

On Monday evening, Kamloops RCMP officers responded to a Sahali motel after a man went to the hospital with stab wounds. On April 14, 2025, around 5:45, police went to Royal Inland Hospital in response to the report. It was there that they discovered a victim who had allegedly been assaulted with a weapon. The incident had occurred in the 500-block of Columbia Street West.
Propolis Cooperative hosing project takes another step forward

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Drew Ferreira

The Propolis Cooperative Housing Society says it has reached a milestone in its quest to raise money to build a cooperative housing development in Kamloops. The society says it has successfully raised $1.1 million from 101 different investors to advance its 53-unit affordable, net-zero housing building on at 422-424 Tranquille Road. Propolis Executive Director Lindsay Harris calls it a huge success and notes that this is the first community bond campaign that’s been run in Western Canada.
TNRD launches book recycling pilot program

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

A new pilot project has been launched by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to help people properly dispose of their old books. Starting on Tuesday, April 15, in partnership with Planet Earth Recycling, the TNRD will have book recycling available at both the South Thompson Eco-Depot and the Westwold Transfer Station. Books will be accepted in any condition, free of charge. Planet Earth Recycling will collect all books at these facilities to be sorted for reuse, donation, or recycling.
SD73 Trustee hoping to suspend all trustee’s monthly stipend and tech allowances to help with budget

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Drew Ferreira

One of the board trustees with the Kamloops Thompson School District is planning to bring foward a motion to attempt to save some money and possibly some jobs. The board was presented with a draft budget that proposes about 77 teaching and support staff jobs to be cut in order to help balance the finances for 2025-26. Trustee Jo Kang says he is has an idea that he think could make a difference.
Weapons call closes Overlanders Bridge

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Drew Ferreira

Update: Just after 2:45, traffic began flowing across the bridge once again. More to come…Original:The Overlanders Bridge is temporarily blocked to vehicle and pedestrian traffic due to a police investigation; residents are asked to please avoid the area. On April 11, 2025, shortly after 2 p.m., the Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to a weapons report in the area of Tranquille Road and Fortune Drive, near the overpass. The bridge is closed while police are in the area.
SD73 poised for some significant cuts in 2025-26

1 week ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

The Kamloops-Thompson School District was provided with a look at the draft budget for the upcoming school year and it coms with some big staffing reductions. About 77 teaching and support staff positions in an effort to save over $5.5 million. The plan is proposing to cut 27.5 full-time equivalent teaching positions and 49 FTE support staff positions. Superintendent Rhonda Nixon says these are some very difficult choices. “We do not want to reduce staff, and that is a last resort.
Kamloopsians encouraged to help ‘clean the beach’ Sunday

2 weeks ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Stacey Thompson

The City of Kamloops is calling on residents to roll up their sleeves and Clean the Beach event. Clean the Beach is a community-driven initiative to keep local riverbanks clean and beautiful, this Sunday. Volunteers will receive collection materials, route maps, and instructions on safe handling procedures for items like glass, sharps, or hazardous waste. It is recommended that volunteers wear closed-toed shoes and bring high-visibility vests and/or work gloves if they have them.
TRU sends out a letter to warn of potential acts of violence

2 weeks ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas

A letter has been sent out from Thompson Rivers University to inform its staff and students of a safety warning. A screenshot of the letter was anonymously sent to Radio NL. A transcript of the letter is below:Dear faculty, staff and students,We want to make you aware that a threatening letter has been received by Thompson Rivers University. The letter, which contains a suggestion of potential acts of violence on the TRU Kamloops campus, was immediately turned over to the RCMP.
B.C. expands heat pump rebate program

2 weeks ago | radionl.com | Jeff Andreas |Drew Ferreira

The Provincial government is aiming to make electric heat pumps more affordable for low- and moderate-income households. Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adrian Dix made the announcement on Wednesday saying every British Columbian deserves reliable, affordable, and clean heating and cooling.