Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Operation Red Nose cancels remainder of Kamloops dates due to Omicron concerns and new restrictions
KAMLOOPS - Operations Red Nose Kamloops called the remainder of its 2021 campaign.In a news release Wednesday (Dec. 22) morning, the holiday designated driving service announced it will not operate on...
Dec 22, 2021
Heavy snow concerns for highway motorists in regions surrounding Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a series of weather warnings across the province including several predicting heavy snow for mountain passes in the southern half of the province. Over the nex...
Dec 22, 2021
Harper Mountain opens for winter season after weekend snowfall
KAMLOOPS - Another season has begun at Harper Mountain, and if pre-season ticket sales and snowfall levels are any indication, it's going to be a good one."With all the new snow - what more could a sk...
Dec 21, 2021
B.C. reports 1,308 new COVID-19 cases, 138 in Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - B.C. reports 1,308 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday (Dec. 21) with only 138 of them in Interior Health. Active cases spiked again to 6,348 in the province (up by 913 since Monday) and increas...
Dec 21, 2021
Arrest made from reported downtown robbery
KAMLOOPS - An arrest was made following a reported robbery in downtown Kamloops last weekend.Kamloops RCMP asked for the public's help in identifying two people captured on surveillance video followin...
Dec 21, 2021
Man wanted out of Prince George arrested in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say Sam Anthony Rossetti is back in custody.The 26-year-old man was found and arrested on Southill Street without incident after RCMP conducted surveillance on the 1900-block ...
Dec 21, 2021
Province closes down bars, nightclubs, fitness centres as precaution around Omicron variant
KAMLOOPS - B.C.'s top doctor says since implementing province-wide restrictions, which officially came into effect on Monday (Dec. 20), much has changed in relation to the Omicron variant. As a result...
Dec 21, 2021
RCMP investigating bear spray assault and attempted robbery at Tranquille business
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are looking for witnesses and surveillance following an assault and robbery attempt Monday (Dec. 20) afternoon.A man allegedly bear-sprayed and fought an employee who attempte...
Dec 21, 2021
Kamloops RCMP gives theft prevention tips for residents leaving home for the holidays
KAMLOOPS - As some Kamloops residents pack up and head out of town for the holidays, they're reminded their absence could be noted by thieves.Kamloops RCMP say a break-in can happen during a day trip ...
Dec 21, 2021
Merritt man receives nine months in jail after stand off with police in 2020
MERRITT, B.C. - A Merritt man was sentenced to 285 days in jail and given a 12-month probation and lifetime firearms prohibition on Monday (Dec. 20) after a standoff with police last year.Merritt RCMP...
Dec 21, 2021
