Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Man arrested after allegedly threatening people and damaging Kamloops bus
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say they've arrested a Langley man after he was allegedly aggressive on a bus in Lower Sahali.RCMP say officers responded to the 1200-block of Summit Drive early Tuesday (July...
Jul 28, 2022
Early morning vehicle incident closes Coquihalla Highway for numerous hours
MERRITT, B.C. - The Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt was closed in both directions early Thursday (July 28) morning.DriveBC first reported of the vehicle incident north of Veale Road at 2 a.m., bef...
Jul 28, 2022
Emergency department at Clearwater hospital closing temporarily ahead of long weekend
CLEARWATER - People living in the Clearwater area are being warned of another emergency department closure ahead of the B.C. Day long weekend. In a release this afternoon (July 27), Interior Health sa...
Jul 27, 2022
Kamloops residents asked to remain vigilant as fire conditions increase
KAMLOOPS - Overall, it's been a slower start to the wildfire season this year. There are currently four wildfires burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre - including the fire of note burning west of the v...
Jul 27, 2022
Twenty new substance-use treatment beds coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - New treatment and recovery supports are coming to Kamloops to help individuals dealing with alcohol and substance-use challenges.In partnership with Interior Health, the province is expandi...
Jul 27, 2022
WorkSafeBC reminds workers to stay safe during this heatwave
KAMLOOPS - WorkSafeBC wants to remind workers to stay cool in this hot weather we're experiencing this week.With temperatures expected to reach the high-30s this week, the workplace safety organizatio...
Jul 27, 2022
Habitat for Humanity Kamloops temporarily moving to Salmon Arm
KAMLOOPS - The Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Fortune Drive is closing down on Saturday (July 30) - just months after relocating to the former Penny Pinchers location. In a news release, Habitat for ...
Jul 27, 2022
Kamloops RCMP seek to identify suspects in Fortune Drive business break-and-enter
KAMLOOPS - Mounties in Kamloops are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects involved in a recent break and enter at a Fortune Drive business. In a release today (July 27), Kamloops RCMP ...
Jul 27, 2022
As temperatures heat up, City of Kamloops reminding people to keep smart on the water
KAMLOOPS - With the temperatures climbing to 40C this week, people are doing everything they can to stay cool, whether it's settling into an air-conditioned space or chilling out in the water. However...
Jul 27, 2022
District of Barriere enacts complete fire ban
BARRIERE, B.C. - As of noon Wednesday (July 27), a complete fire ban will be in effect for the District of Barriere until further notice.In a local notice, the district states it's due to extreme hot ...
Jul 27, 2022
