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Merritt RCMP seeking information after an assault with a pellet gun
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt RCMP are seeking information pertaining to a pellet gun assault that occurred in front of the Old Barley Market. At around 6:00 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 14), police responded to a ...
Aug 16, 2024
Merritt working on housing plan as they await details from BC Housing on a new shelter
MERRITT, B.C. - The shelter in Merritt, which was run in partnership by BC Housing, and the Nicola Valley Shelter Society has been forced to permanently closes the doors to the old Desert Inn. With th...
Aug 15, 2024
UPDATE: missing man found safe
UPDATE: KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say the 31-year-old man reported missing on Aug. 12, 2024 has been found safe. Editor's note: For privacy considerations, any previous information pertaining to the fo...
Aug 15, 2024
Man believed to be at centre of local organized-crime conflict arrested: Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - A man Kamloops RCMP believe is at the centre of an organized-crime conflict was arrested earlier this week. In a statement issued Wednesday (Aug. 14) evening, S/Sgt. Janelle Shoihet says 40...
Aug 15, 2024
Katzberg talks newfound fame, Thor and marketing opportunities after winning Olympic gold
Ethan Katzberg of the Kamloops Track and Field Club won gold in men's hammer throw earlier this month at the Olympic Summer Games in Paris.The 6-foot-6 Nanaimo product was named one of Canada's flag b...
Aug 14, 2024
Chilcotin Confluence South area evacuation order rescinded
The evacuation order issued in the Chilcotin Confluence South area that was issued on Aug. 4 was rescinded on Wednesday (Aug. 14) afternoon.Residents may return to the area, according to a media relea...
Aug 14, 2024
Kamloops RCMP searching for driver of motorcyle travelling at dangerous speeds
Kamloops RCMP are asking for help in their pursuit of a dangerous driver.Police are looking for video or photos of a green or black motorcyle that was travelling at high rates of speed at about 12:20 ...
Aug 13, 2024
UPDATED: Fire breaks out at Kamloops United Church
UPDATE (4:05 pm) Around 1:00 pm, Kamloops Fire Rescue posted a message on X.com asking people to stay clear of the area as they're still mopping up. KFR says the initial investigation suggests that th...
Aug 13, 2024
Canadians should be prepared for more wildfires and hurricanes: Environment Canada
OTTAWA - Human-caused climate change is making heat waves much more likely, the federal government says, bringing extreme weather from fires to storms. That's according to Environment and Climate Chan...
Aug 12, 2024
Vehicle incident impacts traffic on Highway 1 in Savona
UPDATE: DriveBC announced the stretch of Highway 1 in Savona reopened at around 1:30 a.m. Monday.EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - A stretch of the Trans Canada Highway in Savona is expected to remain closed Sunday...
Aug 11, 2024
