Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Pair of Merritt elementary schools vandalized
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt RCMP are seeking the public's help in finding suspects involved in vandalizing a pair of elementary schools in the city. In a news release issued Thursday (Oct. 27) afternoon, ...
Oct 27, 2022
Burning prohibition set to expire in Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - After a lengthy, warm, dry autumn, the open burning prohibition in the Kamloops Fire Centre is set to expire.In a news release issued Thursday (Oct. 27), the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says...
Oct 27, 2022
CMHA refuses to operate temporary shelters in effort to push for more permanent housing
KAMLOOPS - The Canadian Mental Health Association feels there are too many people on the street who aren't getting the proper help they need. "When you look at the housing continuum, individuals are m...
Oct 27, 2022
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes hit-and-run, knife chase and construction site break-in
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 419 public complaints from midnight Friday (Oct. 21) to 9:00 a.m. on Monday (Oct. 24). Below are some incidents police attended.Valleyview hit and r...
Oct 27, 2022
Vehicle incident impacts traffic on Highway 5 north of Barriere
UPDATE (12:30 p.m.): Highway 5 remains single lane alternating. Elsewhere, BC Emergency Health Services told CFJC Today no ambulance units were sent to the scene. Additionally, the BC Coroners Service...
Oct 27, 2022
Wind warning issued for Coquihalla Highway and Okanagan Connector
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has a wind warning in effect for the Coquihalla Highway from Kamloops to Merritt and the Okanagan Connector from Merritt to Kelowna.While a windstorm is forecast to cross...
Oct 27, 2022
Kamloops homeowners with variable rate mortgages to pay more after latest interest rate increase
KAMLOOPS - From interest rates at 1.45 per cent in March to now 4.95 per cent after the latest increase from the Bank of Canada, Kamloops homeowners who are in a variable rate mortgage will see anothe...
Oct 26, 2022
Kamloops Minor Hockey appreciative of city's efforts to resolve ice time cancellations
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday, the City of Kamloops corrected a mistake that would have seen Kamloops Minor Hockey (KMHA) ice times at Memorial Arena cancelled for the final five weeks of their season. The ci...
Oct 26, 2022
Windstorm, drought conditions increasing chances for tree breakage Thursday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents are encouraged to take care of loose objects in their yards and keep flashlights and batteries handy Thursday (Oct. 27).Environment Canada is forecasting a storm that wil...
Oct 26, 2022
Fire breaks out in Westsyde duplex
KAMLOOPS - A Westsyde home has been heavily damaged by fire Wednesday morning (Oct. 26).Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) sent several crews to 649 Reemon Drive after receiving calls at about 10:25 a.m. Wedn...
Oct 26, 2022
