Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloopsians advocate for accessibility with Amazing Race to Inclusion
KAMLOOPS - The Amazing Race to Inclusion was off and running Thursday (Sept. 29) morning in an attempt to draw awareness to the lack of accessibility around the city for people with disabilities.As a ...
Sep 29, 2022
ASK Wellness holds 2022 AIDS walk
KAMLOOPS - Thursday morning (Sept. 29), ASK Wellness Society held its annual AIDS Walk on the North Shore. The short walk was followed by a BBQ lunch by donation to help raise money for the society's ...
Sep 29, 2022
Homeowner assaulted Wednesday home invasion in Westsyde
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a Westsyde homeowner was assaulted in a frightening home invasion Wednesday (Sept. 28).In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says officers were called t...
Sep 29, 2022
Valleyview gas leak leads to evacuation of 100 homes; Fortis BC on scene
KAMLOOPS - Emergency crews are dealing with a gas leak in Valleyview.According to the City of Kamloops, the leak was called in at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 29). It was reported around Highland ...
Sep 29, 2022
SD73 District Parent Advisory Council forum gives public a taste of candidates' stances on important issues
KAMLOOPS - On Wednesday night (Sept. 28), ten candidates for School District 73 took part in the District Parent Advisory Council All Candidates forum. The candidates are vying for the five Kamloops s...
Sep 29, 2022
Coldwater poet in Ottawa to recite poem inspired by his time at the Kamloops Residential School
MERRITT B.C. - September 30th is the National Day For Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. As part of the day, events will take place around the country including in our nation's capital. The ceremony ...
Sep 29, 2022
Kamloops woman calls for signage after dog careens over cliff in Peterson Creek Park
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops woman is renewing a call for signage near the top of the canyon in Peterson Creek Park after a traumatic close call with her dog.Elizabeth Maki says she was hiking in Peterson Cr...
Sep 29, 2022
Sicamous, Salmon Arm RCMP officers won't be charged after suspect injured in 2020 arrest: Crown
SICAMOUS, B.C. - The B.C. Prosecution Service (BCPS) says it will not charge a pair of Shuswap RCMP officers, despite the province's police watchdog saying the two may have committed offences in a 202...
Sep 29, 2022
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes downtown assault and pedestrian struck by vehicle
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 390 public complaints from midnight Friday (Sept. 23) to 9:00 a.m. Monday (Sept. 26). Below are some incidents police attended.Downtown assaultA man...
Sep 29, 2022
Homebuilders hopeful Eby's housing announcement will aid densification in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The housing announcement from David Eby does bring with it some criticism from City Hall in Kamloops. Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian agreed that there is a housing crisis, however he was focu...
Sep 28, 2022
