Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

KAMLOOPS - Funeral homes look to be busy this spring as celebrations that were previously delayed can now happen without capacity limits.These celebrations may be different that what's traditional, sa...

KAMLOOPS - A six-year-old girl was recognized by Kamloops RCMP Tuesday (Feb. 22) for her brave actions over this past weekend. In a post to its Facebook page, the City of Kamloops says six-year-old Ja...

KAMLOOPS - As mating season begins for coyotes in B.C.'s Interior, the BC SPCA is reminding Kamloops residents how to keep themselves and their homes safe from the wild canines.Erin Ryan, a research c...

KAMLOOPS - An investigation is underway after the discovery of a homemade explosive device and firearms at the location of the former Duchess strip club and Northbridge Hotel.The RCMP Explosive Dispos...

SALMON ARM - RCMP say B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating police actions after a woman was injured while being arrested in Salmon Arm earlier this month. A statement from the Mounties says officer...

MERRITT - Merritt RCMP are investigating the theft of a purse from a Merritt business January 26.The theft occurred at a business in the 1700 block of Voght Street. Shortly after the robbery, one of t...

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian has announced he will not run for re-election in the 2022 municipal election.Christian was first elected mayor in a 2017 by-election after his predecessor, Pete...

SICAMOUS, B.C. - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) directors say they are not supporting a proposal to conduct salvage logging in the Sicamous and Wiseman Creek watersheds.In a news releas...

UPDATE (7:30 a.m.): DriveBC reports Highway 1 in Salmon Arm is clear, but drivers should expect delays in the area. EARLIER: SALMON ARM, B.C. - The Trans Canada Highway is closed in Salmon Arm to star...

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops and area drivers planning to head east for Family Day long weekend traveling may need to wait for most of Saturday (Feb. 19).DriveBC says the Trans Canada Highway from Townley Stre...