Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Cooling centre opens in Kamloops as temperatures reach 35°C threshold
KAMLOOPS - Staying cool is the name of the game in Kamloops this week. While the temperatures aren't nearly as lethal as last summer's heat dome, people are still taking shelter. "It's hot outside and...
Jul 26, 2022
Local Indigenous leaders react to Pope's apology
EDMONTON - Indigenous leaders from across the country travelled to the Edmonton area to witness Pope Francis's apology for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools - including Tk'emlups te Se...
Jul 26, 2022
UPDATE: Missing 29-year-old woman found safe
KAMLOOPS - (Updated July 28, 2022) After sending out a notice about a missing person earlier this week (July 26), police in Kamloops say a 29-year-old woman has now been found safe. RCMP thank the pub...
Jul 26, 2022
'They need to answer to their crimes': Kamloops Métis leader calling for Vatican to open files to identify perpetrators
KAMLOOPS - A local Mtis leader says the Pope's apology was appreciated, but elders are still digesting what it means and how to move forward. Dean Gladue, the Mtis regional director for the Thompson-O...
Jul 26, 2022
Kamloops RCMP searching for suspect in assault at Hillside Drive business
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in an assault investigation at a business along Hillside Drive.In a news release issued Tuesday (July 26) morning, RCMP ...
Jul 26, 2022
Weekend reports for Kamloops RCMP include bear-spray assault, and commercial break and enter
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 437 calls for service from midnight Friday July 22, to 9 a.m. on Monday July 25, 2022. Below are some highlights from those reports. ...
Jul 25, 2022
Sandman Centre to open as cooling centre amid heat warning
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has announced it will open the concourse at Sandman Centre to give residents temporary relief from predicted record-breaking temperatures this week.In a news release is...
Jul 25, 2022
More volunteers needed for new Monte Creek Fire Department
PRITCHARD, B.C. - Though the volunteer drive at the Pritchard Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) on Saturday (July 23) was successful with around 10 new recruits leaving with applications in their hands...
Jul 25, 2022
Environment Canada issues heat warning for most of B.C.
KAMLOOPS - A heat wave is going to impact B.C. this week.In a public alert issued Monday (July 25) morning, Environment Canada says B.C. will reach daytime high temperatures between 35 to 40 degrees C...
Jul 25, 2022
North Shore's Overlander's Day a big hit once again
KAMLOOPS - The wiener dog race was a highlight of the seventh annual North Shore Business Improvement Association's (BIA) Overlander's Day.Thousands of people gathered at Brocklehurst Park on Sunday (...
Jul 24, 2022
