Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Wind, drifting snow pose challenges as Kamloops digs out from weekend snow dump
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents have gone from raking leaves and mowing their lawns to digging out driveways and clearing sidewalks - all in the span of a week.Kamloops received its first significant sn...
Nov 7, 2022
Nearly 50 pack into the Loop to escape cold, say permanent winter shelters needed in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Nearly 50 homeless people were crammed into The Loop on the North Shore Sunday night (Nov. 6) as opposed to sleeping outside."This is a huge emergency. We can take longer ,we can take more ...
Nov 7, 2022
Farm2Chefs donates $10,000 raised from grazing event to PIT Stop Program
KAMLOOPS - When you run a meal program that relies on the generosity of the community and volunteers, an extra $10,000 goes a long way."It's going to give us a choice," Tomas Bijok, PIT Stop Program C...
Nov 7, 2022
Tournament Capital to host 2026 55+ B.C. Games
KAMLOOPS - Some of the most seasoned athletic competitors will descend upon Kamloops once again four years from now. In a news release, the City of Kamloops has announced it will be the host of the 20...
Nov 7, 2022
Kamloops property owner assaulted after confronting theft suspects
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are looking for tips after a frightening early morning assault in the Sagebrush neighbourhood.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the incident happen...
Nov 7, 2022
WestJet outage more significant for Kamloops air passengers than winter storm
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops air travellers experienced a series of delays and complications over the weekend - and not all due to the weather.Kamloops Airport Managing Director Ed Ratuski says a major reserva...
Nov 7, 2022
Kamloops loses four more lives due to toxic drugs in September; still on pace for deadliest year
KAMLOOPS - Four lives in Kamloops were lost in September due to illicit drugs.According to the latest preliminary data by the BC Coroners Service, Kamloops has 66 year-to-date total deaths in 2022 due...
Nov 7, 2022
'Uphill battle': Ice and high winds adding to Kamloops snowy road problems
UPDATE (12:35 p.m.): Environment Canada ended its snowfall warning for the South Thompson and Nicola regions.While the weather agency also ended its snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway from Ka...
Nov 7, 2022
Kamloops drivers asked to avoid travel plans amid 'treacherous' snowy conditions
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents are asked to avoid travel plans until current snowy conditions improve. In a news release Sunday (Nov. 6) evening, Kamloops RCMP say road conditions in Kamloops are "trea...
Nov 7, 2022
Travel advisory in effect for Coquihalla between Kamloops and Merritt
KAMLOOPS - A travel advisory has been issued for by DriveBC for Highway 5 between Exit 290 from Merritt and West Kamloops for 64.1 km.The area is experiencing low visibility due to the blowing snow an...
Nov 6, 2022
