Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Province gives $2 million to B.C. care facilities for mental health treatment and suicide prevention
KAMLOOPS - The provincial government announced funding Thursday (Sept. 22) to improve the quality of care in mental health and substance use treatment settings, such as emergency departments.The provi...
Sep 22, 2022
Two charged after North Shore weapons seizure
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say two Kamloops men have been charged after weapon seizures on the North Shore overnight.In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says an officer patrolling at a...
Sep 22, 2022
Kamloops mayor hopes funding follows recommendations on repeat offenders
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Urban Mayors Caucus called for action on repeat offenders earlier this year, leading to a report being commissioned on the issue. This week, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth a...
Sep 22, 2022
Minister Dix hints at possible housing support for hospital staff in Clearwater
CLEARWATER B.C. - Earlier this year, the Clearwater emergency department was forced to close for 24 consecutive nights due to limited staffing. The hospital has found stability since the prolonged str...
Sep 22, 2022
RCMP on the lookout for suspects in knifepoint robbery of Tranquille Road convenience store
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are asking the public to take a look at a surveillance photo as they try to identify two suspects in a Kamloops North Shore robbery Wednesday (Sept. 21).In a news release, Cpl. Crystal...
Sep 22, 2022
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes highway crash, stolen truck found in river and bear spray assault
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 414 public complaints from midnight Friday (Sept. 16) to 9:00 a.m. Monday (Sept. 19). Below are some of the incidents police attended.Bear spray and...
Sep 22, 2022
RCMP seize large amount of cash and drugs in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - More than $5,000 in cash, 50 grams each of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine, and five cell phones - that's what Kamloops RCMP say they seized during a vehicle stop to check ...
Sep 22, 2022
Merritt Centennials persevere to half-century of BCHL hockey
MERRITT B.C. - The longest continuously run franchise in the BCHL is not one of the big dogs. It's not Vernon, Victoria or even Penticton. That honour belongs to the Merritt Centennials.The latest edi...
Sep 21, 2022
ASK Wellness, NSBIA reducing employment barriers with Clean Team pilot project
KAMLOOPS - For people with experience living on the street, there can be a lot of barriers in finding a job. That's why a number of local organizations are working together to give work experience to ...
Sep 21, 2022
Gang squad seized hundreds of kilos of drugs in Okanagan, Thompson regions in July
KELOWNA - B.C.'s gang squad says a month-long enforcement push in the Thompson and Okanagan regions led to arrests and seizures of drugs, weapons and money.The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit...
Sep 21, 2022
