Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Man wanted in connection to violent incident in Quesnel arrested in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are releasing information about the capture of a man wanted for violent offences out of Quesnel.In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the arrest ...
Nov 24, 2022
Hamer-Jackson wants to see more supports for outreach officers following $230-million RCMP investment
KAMLOOPS - Premier David Eby has expanded upon his safer streets initiative announced on Sunday by pledging $230-million over three years to the RCMP. When asked about funding this initiative and his ...
Nov 24, 2022
Armed suspect, stolen truck report reason for lengthy Coquihalla closure: RCMP
MERRITT, B.C. - An update from Merritt RCMP shed light on a multi-hour closure for the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt Wednesday.In a news release Thursday (Nov. 24) morning, RCMP say two ...
Nov 24, 2022
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes youth robbed, business break-in, and firearms seized
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 327 public complaints from midnight Friday (Nov. 18) to 9:00 a.m. Monday (Nov. 21). Below are some incidents police attended.Youth robbed in SahaliA...
Nov 24, 2022
Kamloops man arrested and released twice after two downtown assaults
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man has a court date after two assault investigations in downtown Sunday (Nov. 20).In a news release issued Thursday (Nov. 24) morning, RCMP say they were called to a reported as...
Nov 24, 2022
RCMP expected to provide larger update into Coquihalla closure
MERRITT, B.C. - The Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt reopened early Wednesday (Nov. 23) evening after a closure due to a police incident earlier in the day.In a news release, RCMP say they'...
Nov 24, 2022
Province promising more mental health funding; 'ideological block' could prevent Car 40 expansion in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - David Eby's promise to improve public safety while supporting people in crisis includes expanding mental-health crisis response teams with the aim of taking pressure off police. In Kamloops...
Nov 23, 2022
Local division of family practice launches new campaign to attract doctors to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The local division of family practice is launching a new project to attract family doctors to the Tournament Capital.A shortage of family physicians is a major problem for the entire provin...
Nov 23, 2022
Higher Kamloops fuel prices tied to bio-fuel supply
KAMLOOPS - Over the past weeks, Kamloops residents may have noticed that fuel prices in surrounding communities have been drooping while the local price has remained steady. In the Lower Mainland, som...
Nov 23, 2022
Downtown Kamloops threats complaint results in man arrested for breach for third time in a month
MERRITT, B.C. - A threats complaint in downtown Kamloops led RCMP to arrest a man wanted on a warrant Wednesday morning (Nov. 23).In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says of...
Nov 23, 2022
