I scream, you scream
Kamloops RCMP scoop man accused of stealing ice cream, coming back for seconds
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man traded his cups and cones for cuffs after apparently ordering a double scoop of ice cream theft. Kamloops RCMP say officers were told of a theft of ice cream from a business on Lorne Street just before 8:00 p.m. Friday (May 10). While not mentioned in the news release issued by police Wednesda...
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Arson Investigation
Kamloops RCMP investigating arson at a North Shore business
KAMLOOPS - A small fire at a North Shore business early Monday (May 13) morning is being treated as an arson case. In a news release issued Wednesday (May 15), Kamloops RCMP say officers and firefighters were called to a business on the 100-block of Wilson Street at around 4:20 a.m. Monday where a window was smashed, a...
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Building Permits
Single-family dwellings carry Kamloops building sector in April
KAMLOOPS - After multi-family units carried the Kamloops building sector for the first quarter of 2024, it was single-family homes that had a strong showing in April. New numbers released by the City of Kamloops Building Inspection Division show $17.3 million in permit activity in April, more than double the $7.7 milli...
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Lytton River Festival
Lytton River Festival seeking performers and sponsors ahead of 20th anniversary
LYTTON, B.C. - Organizers of the Lytton River Festival are seeking performers, sponsors and venders ahead of the event on Labour Day weekend. The 20th anniversary of the traditional cultural and community event that celebrates the people and culture of the two major rivers that meet in the Village of Lytton, the Thomps...
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11 Pile Burns
Smoke to be visible south of Kamloops as wildfire service burn 11 piles near Stake Lake for training
KAMLOOPS - Smoke is expected to be visible south of Kamloops this morning. In a post to social media, the BC Wildfire Service says 11 pile burns will take place in the Stake Lake area from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday (May 15). The wildfire service says the piles will not exceed two metres in height by three metres...
May 15, 2024
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TRUAX CREEK WILDFIRE
Truax Creek Wildfire burning out of control at 183 hectares, with no growth reported overnight
LILLOOET, B.C. - As of Tuesday afternoon (May 14), the Truax Creek wildfire is still burning out of control near Carpenter Lake. Nicole Bonnett, a fire information officer with the BC Wildfire Service, says the fire is now 183 hectares in size, noting that number has increased from an updated measurement, not fire spre...
May 15, 2024
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PHYSICIANS NEEDED
New video from Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP's office aims to attract healthcare professionals
KAMLOOPS - The MP for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo has released a new video in an attempt to attract more doctors to the local region. The video features testimonials from local physicians and it showcases some of the amenities the region has to offer. Hiring more physicians is largely a provincial issue, but Frank Caputo...
May 15, 2024
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CITY HALL DRAMA
Kamloops council chambers descends into chaos with the mayor removed as chair, spectators forced to leave
KAMLOOPS - May 14 was the first edition of earlier council meetings, with Tuesday's regular meeting beginning at 9:30 a.m. The meeting featured a few notable items, including several approved development permits as well as a report from RCMP Supt. Jeff Pelley highlighting the 2023 year-end numbers. The meeting was prog...
May 15, 2024
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MAY LONG WEEKEND PRECAUTIONS
Category 2 open fires banned in Kamloops Fire Centre as of Friday
KAMLOOPS - Ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend, Category 2 open fires will be banned in the Kamloops Fire Centre area. As of this Friday (May 17) at noon, the BC Wildfire Service says Category 2 open fires will be prohibited to help prevent human-caused wildfires. This adds to the pre-existing ban on Category 3 open...
May 14, 2024
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Hazardous Household Waste
Year-round hazardous household waste drop-off site opens in Mount Paul Industrial Park
KAMLOOPS - Residents within the City of Kamloops and Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) can now drop off hazardous household waste year-round for free. The drop-off site at 480 Okanagan Way in the Mount Paul Industrial Park opened for business on May 1. It's a partnership between the city and the TNRD. In a news ...
May 14, 2024
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