Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Jackknifed semi causing 'major delays' on Coquihalla Highway south of Kamloops
UPDATE (9:20 a.m.): Both northbound lanes of Highway 5 south of Kamloops are clear. UPDATE (8:45 a.m.): DriveBC reports that the left northbound lane of Highway 5 south of Kamloops is open, but the ri...
Mar 31, 2022
Tk'emlups artist who designed special Blazers logo inspired by uncle's Indigenous story
KAMLOOPS - Laura Saul worked for months to come up with this unique design. She wasn't satisfied with her first couple drafts, but then she heard an Indigenous story from her uncle Peter Michel that i...
Mar 30, 2022
Police seeking information after man's body found in North Thompson River
KAMLOOPS - Police say a body spotted in the North Thompson River yesterday (Mar. 29) has now been identified as a man, and an investigation into the circumstances of his death is ongoing. RCMP were ca...
Mar 30, 2022
First look at new Riverside Park spray park
KAMLOOPS - The City unveiled Wednesday (March 30) the rendering of the new spray park coming to Riverside Park."If you weren't already excited for the upgrades happening at Riverside Park, you sure wi...
Mar 30, 2022
NSBIA considers foot patrols, asks The Loop to keep it clean
KAMLOOPS - The North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) is considering round-the-clock security patrols and community service officers (CSOs) after a meeting with business owners who are c...
Mar 30, 2022
Prime Minister visits Williams Lake First Nation
WILLIAMS LAKE - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was greeted with drumming, singing and dancing when he arrived at Williams Lake First Nation in British Columbia.He was also given a drum made with materi...
Mar 30, 2022
Lytton Chinese History Museum receives $50,000 in rebuilding effort
LYTTON B.C. - Members of B.C.'s Chinese community have donated $51,500 to help rebuild a piece of Lytton.The Lytton Chinese History Museum was completely destroyed, along with most of the village, fol...
Mar 30, 2022
Location and hiring changes coming for mental health and substance use services in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is making changes this spring to its mental health and substance use services in Kamloops. The health authority will be expanding its use of the existing clinical building a...
Mar 29, 2022
Sun Rivers residents concerned about overdevelopment with increased pressure on traffic, infrastructure
KAMLOOPS - A handful of Sun Rivers residents, including former Blazer Chris Murray, believe as the community build-out nears its end, it's about maximizing the community's footprint at any cost. Murra...
Mar 29, 2022
Investigation underway after body found in North Thompson River on Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are investigating after a person's body was pulled from the North Thompson River today (Mar. 29). In a release from BC RCMP, police say just around...
Mar 29, 2022
