Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'I used to let my kids walk to school - but not anymore'; Merritt residents shaken after repeated police standoffs
MERRITT, B.C. - Over the course of the past seven days, Merritt Mounties have responded in force to four separate incidents. The latest, a Monday (Nov. 21) standoff in the downtown core that ended aft...
Nov 21, 2022
'Revitalize, re-energize and rebrand'; B.C. Liberal name change step one for Falcon
KAMLOOPS - Last week, the B.C. Liberal membership voted overwhelmingly in support of changing the name of the party with 80 per cent of the party's membership in agreement. The name, B.C. United, was ...
Nov 21, 2022
Kamloops Snow Angels call for volunteers as more seniors, residents require assistance
KAMLOOPS - For the last 10 years, the Kamloops Snow Angels program has been helping local seniors and people with mobility issues dig out of their homes when the snow hits. This year, more seniors hav...
Nov 21, 2022
RCMP cordon off downtown Merritt block
MERRITT, B.C. - For the fourth time in less than a week, RCMP have an increased presence in the community of Merritt.A block of Quilchena Avenue has been cordoned off by police and a tactical unit has...
Nov 21, 2022
Western Canada Theatre brings in new executive director from Calgary
KAMLOOPS - Western Canada Theatre (WCT) has its new executive director.In a news release issued Monday (Nov. 21) morning, WCT's board of directors says Leslie Biles is the new executive director effec...
Nov 21, 2022
Pacific system to bring heavy snow to Cariboo, North Thompson, and Shuswap regions
KAMLOOPS - Drivers in the Cariboo, North Thompson, and Shuswap regions are being warned of heavy snow Monday night (Nov. 21) and Tuesday (Nov. 22).According to a special weather statement from Environ...
Nov 21, 2022
$600K awarded to TRU professor for dementia research
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University's (TRU) Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu has earned a $600,000 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Nursing and Population Health for her work focusing on people with dementia.B...
Nov 20, 2022
Three suspects charged in Merritt kidnapping incident
MERRITT - Three people are being held in custody after being charged following an alleged kidnapping in Merritt. In a news release, Merritt RCMP states that officers heard a gunshot in the 1300 block ...
Nov 19, 2022
Sun Peaks Resort opens for ski season Saturday
SUN PEAKS - Ski season is officially here at the Sun Peaks resort.The world-renowned resort officially opened its chairlifts Saturday (November 19) signaling the start of the season.Following steady s...
Nov 19, 2022
Local teen raises thousands for Kamloops Hospice with holiday light display
KAMLOOPS - More than 42,000 lights decorate the McNutt house on Dallas Drive. The Christmas wonderland marks the home base and donation drop-off for Cassie's Charity Drive - an annual fundraiser put o...
Nov 18, 2022
