Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Blazers have ideas to make Memorial Cup better after visit to Saint John's tournament
KAMLOOPS - Norm Daley is going to hit the ground running as Blazers' president. Daley, who was already heavily involved with the 2023 Memorial Cup bid committee, is determined to make next year's cham...
Jul 05, 2022
Project X's Theatre Under the Trees returns to Prince Charles Park
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops summer tradition is back in Prince Charles Park: Project X's Theatre Under the Trees begins this week with two different plays: Red Riding Hood and The Lion, the Witch and the Wa...
Jul 04, 2022
Two years later, Logan Lake celebrates 50th anniversary
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - The Municipality of Logan Lake celebrated its 50th anniversary this past weekend. Although the event was delayed for two years due to COVID-19 - locals and visitors turned out for a...
Jul 04, 2022
Police watchdog hopes public can help sort out circumstances of North Shore bus loop death
KAMLOOPS - The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) is looking into the death of a man in Kamloops last week, and whether police action or inaction played a role. At approximately 5:00 pm o...
Jul 04, 2022
Mother of three recovering after single motorcycle crash on Paul Lake Road
KAMLOOPS - One woman is recovering after crashing on a motorcycle the afternoon of June 22.Michelle Ens was driving on Paul Lake Road when she hit gravel, according to her sister, Melissa Toews."It ju...
Jul 04, 2022
Blazers name Norm Daley as new team President
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have announced Norm Daley as its new team president, bringing extensive experience to the organization that hosts the Memorial Cup next year. Daley replaces the late Do...
Jul 04, 2022
Tappen man wins $1 million after lottery draw
TAPPEN, B.C. - A man from Tappen was at home with his wife when he discovered his Lotto 6/49 ticket for the June 8 draw was a guaranteed $1 million winner.Larry Anderson purchased his ticket from the ...
Jul 04, 2022
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kamloops and area for second straight day
KAMLOOPS - Residents in Kamloops and area are under a severe thunderstorm watch for the second day in a row.At around 9:00 a.m. Monday (July 4), Environment Canada says conditions are favourable to th...
Jul 04, 2022
Merritt emergency department to close for 24 hours starting Monday
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health says the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt will be closed for 24 hours.In a news release, Interior Health says the temporary closure from 8 a.m....
Jul 04, 2022
Two in hospital, one in custody after shooting at Williams Lake Stampede
WILLIAMS LAKE - One person is in custody following a shooting Sunday (Jul. 3) on the grounds of the Williams Lake Stampede.Williams Lake RCMP were called to the Stampede Grounds shortly after 3:30 p.m...
Jul 03, 2022
