Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
One dead in crash near Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A fatal collision occurred on the Trans Canada Highway west of Salmon Arm Tuesday evening.RCMP say emergency crews were called to the scene of a crash on the highway near 3rd Nation...
Aaron Schulze May 22, 2024
'I think we are going to be at this for a while'; Clearwater hospital has six vacancies to fill
CLEARWATER, B.C. - Back in 2022, the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital's emergency department was plagued by staffing shortages, leading it to close its doors 60 separate times in a six-month period befo...
Aaron Schulze May 22, 2024
Woman charged with arson after Merritt structure fire sends two people to hospital
MERRITT, B.C. - A woman who was charged with arson causing bodily harm remains in custody after a structure fire that seriously injured two people in Merritt. In a news release issued Wednesday (May 2...
Aaron Schulze May 22, 2024
Kamloops' Stewart wins silver at worlds in first international event since coming out of retirement
KOBE, JAPAN - Greg Stewart of Kamloops is the first Canadian to reach the podium at the World Para Athletics Championships, which are taking place in Kobe, Japan.He won silver on Wednesday (May 22) in...
Aaron Schulze May 22, 2024
Kamloops White Cane Club's petition reaches BC legislature
KAMLOOPS - May is Vision Month and last week, a petition created by the Kamloops White Cane Club was presented in the B.C. legislature.Last Wednesday (May 15), BC United MLA Peter Milobar rose in Vict...
Aaron Schulze May 21, 2024
Downtown Kamloops businesses urging residents to visit as detours deter patrons
KAMLOOPS - Traffic through downtown Kamloops has been snarled periodically over the past month as sewer main replacement work continues in front of City Hall. In the meantime, businesses in the downto...
Aaron Schulze May 21, 2024
Rainfall amounts over May long weekend failed to rise above trace levels: Environment Canada
KAMLOOPS - The rainy, cool May long weekend didn't do much to ease drought worries in the B.C. Interior, according to Environment Canada. Meteorologist Chris Doyle says available data shows only trace...
James Peters May 21, 2024
Clearwater emergency room to close overnight Tuesday to Wednesday
CLEARWATER, B.C. - Interior Health is advising Clearwater-area residents of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital due to limited nurse availability.Emergenc...
Aaron Schulze May 21, 2024
WATCH: Thousands gallup into the Interior for the 104th Falkland Stampede
FALKLAND, B.C. - For the past 104 years, Falkland has hosted its historic rodeo. The three-day Falkland Stampede is one of the longest consecutive professional rodeos in Canada and ranks in calibre am...
Aaron Schulze May 21, 2024
CSRD issues first dozen building permits for Bush Creek East rebuilds in North Shuswap
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has issued its first set of building permits to property owners affected by last year's devastating Bush Creek East wildfire.In a post ...
Aaron Schulze May 21, 2024
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