Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops doctors hope new payment model will help attract and retain family physicians
KAMLOOPS - In British Columbia, one in five people are without a family doctor. In Kamloops, that number doubles to two in five or 40 per cent of the population. Monday's (Oct. 31) announcement from t...
Oct 31, 2022
Thieves take duffle bags full of cellphones from Sahali business
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are asking for help from the public after a break-in to a Sahali business resulted in the theft of a large quantity of cellphones.The incident happened at about 2:26 a.m. last Wednesda...
Oct 31, 2022
Mounties not responsible for injury sustained in Pacific Way mental health call: police watchdog
KAMLOOPS - B.C.'s police watchdog has concluded RCMP officers were not responsible for serious injuries suffered by the subject of a mental health check last week.RCMP were called to the Pacific Way a...
Oct 31, 2022
BC Housing says no imminent announcement on temporary shelter operator
KAMLOOPS - BC Housing will not be naming a new operator for two temporary shelters in the city, contrary what sources told CFJC Today on Friday. Following CMHA decision not to operate the shelters, th...
Oct 31, 2022
Modifications at the Lower Nicola Eco-Depot
MERRITT, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has released more details about the modified Lower Nicola Eco-Depot.Officials say customers must pay using Eco-Card, credit card, or charge...
Oct 31, 2022
Locals to gather for memorial ride Tuesday, marking one year after Shannon White went missing
KAMLOOPS - On November 1, 2021, Kamloops resident Shannon White disappeared.Kamloops RCMP and volunteers have conducted extensive searches in the days and months that followed White's disappearance, b...
Oct 30, 2022
KFR crews douse grass fire near Columbia St
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) attended the scene of an interface grass fire off of Columbia St W Saturday (October 29) afternoon.Shortly after 3:15 p.m., two engines responded to a call of an ...
Oct 29, 2022
Body found following Saturday morning structure fire
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) crews attended a structure fire on the city's North Shore Saturday (October 29) morning.Crews were called to 227 Palm St. to the scene of an attached building on ...
Oct 29, 2022
Gamers and cosplayers, unite! Kamcon hits Kamloops Friday
KAMLOOPS - Gamers are going to be in heaven this weekend as Kamcon, Kamloops' pop culture and game convention that showcases all different types of games, hits Thompson Rivers University (TRU).Kamloop...
Oct 28, 2022
Annual poppy campaign begins, raising money for veteran services
KAMLOOPS - Canadians will be showing their support for veterans over the next two weeks as the yearly poppy campaign is underway. The small gesture of recognition is felt deeply by service men and wom...
Oct 28, 2022
