Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Two in custody, as Kamloops RCMP investigate report of shots fired
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are investigating after shots were reportedly fired in Tranquille River area this morning (June 21). In a release, Staff Sgt. Sascha Fesenko says around 10:20 a.m, police rece...
Jun 21, 2020
Local Knowledge Keepers working to maintain Indigenous education during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - While this year's National Indigenous Peoples Day events in Kamloops won't be held in person, the community has found ways to celebrate the people, culture, and spread their knowledge. Conn...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jun 21, 2020
Kamloops Fire Rescue puts out early morning house fire in Westsyde
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue quickly knocked down a house fire in the Westsyde area this morning (June 20), before it had spread through the entire home. Platoon Captain Troy Grant says just before...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jun 20, 2020
BC Hydro electricity bill deferrals extended for industries impacted by pandemic
VICTORIA - The B.C Government and B.C Hydro have extended an opportunity for companies to defer their electricity bill payments for another three months. As part of the B.C Hydro COVID-19 Relief Progr...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jun 20, 2020
2020 Kamloops Walk to End ALS taking online route
KAMLOOPS - The Walk to End ALS is following the virtual trend many charity events are going with this year, with an online walk today (June 20) in Kamloops. Participants can sign up online, and join i...
James Peters Jun 20, 2020
Interior Health warns of cocaine supply contaminated with fentanyl and phenacetin
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is alerting the public of a contaminated drug supply in the Kamloops area. Yesterday (June 19) IHA has issued a warning of the presence of powder cocaine containing fentanyl...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jun 20, 2020
Kamloops administrator named to B.C. School Superintendents Association board
KAMLOOPS - An administrator in the Kamloops-Thompson School District has been named to the B.C. School Superintendents Association (BCSSA) Board of Directors.Mike Bowden is the district principal for ...
Jun 19, 2020
Suspicious fire in downtown Kamloops forces non-profit agency to shutter
KAMLOOPS - Chantal White is dealing with the aftermath of an early morning fire. The director of Social Butterflies on Seymour Street is devastated that parts of the building are damaged and programs ...
Jun 19, 2020
Westsyde Secondary, David Thompson Elementary schools evacuated due to 'suspicious messages'
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: School District 73 officials say they have been given the 'all clear' to return staff and students to the schools.Graffiti on the outside of one of the schools said, "find the bomb....
Jun 19, 2020
McArthur Island ring road construction starts next week
KAMLOOPS - Just days after Kamloops council fast-tracked upgrades to the McArthur Island ring road, work is set to begin.In a news release, the City of Kamloops says construction will begin on the fir...
Jun 19, 2020
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