Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
20 to 35 centimetres of snow expected for Coquihalla Highway and Okanagan Connector
KAMLOOPS - A pair of winter storm warnings are in effect for highways in our region tonight (Nov. 29) and tomorrow (Nov. 30).Environment Canada says the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt and the...
Nov 29, 2022
Kelson Hall officially opens as Fawcetts hand keys over to the city
KAMLOOPS - For years, there has been heated debate about the construction of a performing arts centre in Kamloops. On Monday (Nov. 28), the possibility of such a venue took a huge step forward, as Kel...
Nov 28, 2022
Book penned by Ryan Shtuka's mother an Amazon best seller
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - A new book, entitled Missing From Me and written by the mother of Ryan Shtuka, is a best seller on Amazon. Ryan was 20 years old when he went missing at Sun Peaks nearly five years a...
Nov 28, 2022
Santa Claus Parade brings joy and cheer to Kamloops downtown
KAMLOOPS - It's truly a special occasion seeing Jolly Old St. Nick ride through Kamloops before he takes on the task of bringing presents to all the children of the world on Christmas Eve.This is the ...
Nov 28, 2022
Royal Inland seeing more young patients with respiratory illnesses
KAMLOOPS - The rate of influenza vaccines for children across the Interior Health Authority is 15 per cent lower than years past. As of Friday (Nov. 25), approximately 20 per cent of children have bee...
Nov 28, 2022
RCMP release new photo of missing Kelowna man believed to be in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are renewing an appeal for information into the disappearance of a Kelowna man last believed to be in Kamloops.Detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn initially informed the public...
Nov 28, 2022
Giving Tuesday: Mustard Seed aiming to raise $500,000 ahead of Christmas campaign
KAMLOOPS - The Mustard Seed is hoping to raise $500,000 prior to the start of the 12 Days of Giving campaign in December.In a news release issued Monday (Nov. 28), the Mustard Seed says it's partaking...
Nov 28, 2022
Mustard Seed to operate Yacht Club as 24/7 winter shelter until end of March
KAMLOOPS - The Mustard Seed has announced it will operate the Yacht Club as a winter shelter 24/7 until the end of March 2023.In a news release issued Monday (Nov. 28) morning, the Mustard Seed says 1...
Nov 28, 2022
Jackknifed semi closes part of Coquihalla between Merritt and Hope
MERRITT - DriveBC is reporting that a jackknifed semi-truck has closed part of the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt. The highway is closed in both directions and drivers are told to expect ...
Nov 27, 2022
Heavy snow and winter storm warnings remain for some B.C. highways
MERRITT - Environment Canada has issued heavy snow warnings on many major British Columbia highways.Travellers on Interior B.C. highways can expect heavy snowfall as well as winter storms on certain h...
Nov 27, 2022
