Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

One arrested after armed home invasion report in Brocklehurst
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are following up the report of an armed home invasion in Brocklehurst.The report came in at 7:10 a.m. on Monday (Apr. 4). RCMP rushed to the 2000-block of Glenview Avenue after a calle...
James Peters Apr 05, 2022

Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes break-in, drugs seized and knife report
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 349 calls for service from midnight Friday (April 1) to 9:00 a.m. on Monday (April 4). Below are some highlights from those reports.Lafarge Road bre...
Apr 05, 2022

VIDEO: Kamloops pipeliner reaches American Idol Top 24
HOLLYWOOD - Cameron Whitcomb can't be stopped.The backflipping pipeliner from Kamloops has made it through the latest round of performances on ABC's American Idol and is now in the competition's final...
Apr 05, 2022

NorKam Secondary briefly on hold-and-secure Tuesday after threats complaint
KAMLOOPS - Information is sparse, but NorKam Secondary School was briefly placed on hold-and-secure Tuesday morning (Apr. 5). The hold-and-secure protocol has since been lifted.Kamloops RCMP say they ...
James Peters Apr 05, 2022

Coquihalla Highway re-opens in both directions after late night vehicle incidents
UPDATE (7:30 p.m.): DriveBC reports that the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt re-opened in both directions. Drivers are told to expect delays, and be cautious in the area as they watch for ...
Aaron Schulze Apr 05, 2022

COVID-19: B.C. hospitalizations jump over the weekend
VICTORIA - The province is reporting a significant jump in COVID-19 hospitalization over the weekend.According to the latest surveillance report issued by the B.C. Ministry of Health Monday afternoon ...
Apr 04, 2022

Valleyview Secondary opens east wing expansion
KAMLOOPS - It's a big change that has been a long time coming. Valleyview Secondary School students are finally all in one building together. No more portables, disconnected from the school. No more h...
Aaron Schulze Apr 04, 2022

Kamloops Heritage Railway reaches junction, switches track in preparation for new park
KAMLOOPS - Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kamloops Heritage Railway society has been working behind the scenes to make improvements to their yard located near Pioneer Park. After a coup...
Aaron Schulze Apr 04, 2022

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Overlander Residential Care — less than one month after last one ended
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is confirming a COVID-19 outbreak at Overlander Residential Care.In an email to CFJC Today, IH confirms the outbreak is in one building at the facility and includes 28 posit...
Apr 04, 2022

Dudy announces run for Kamloops mayor, promises to get performing arts centre built
KAMLOOPS - Two-term councillor Dieter Dudy has expressed his intention to run for the mayor's chair. Dudy made the announcement in front of his supports at Riverside Park on Monday morning. He's the f...
Aaron Schulze Apr 04, 2022

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