Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
BC Hydro restoring power, but nearly 300 customers in Merritt and area still without power
MERRITT, B.C. - BC Hydro says service has been restored to more than 80 customers in the Interior this weekend, including 42 in Merritt, who were impacted by the severe storm on Nov. 14 and 15.In a ne...
Dec 07, 2021
Attendees of Polytechnique vigil at TRU remember lives lost, acknowledge anti-violence work to be done
KAMLOOPS - It's been 32 years since the horrific shooting at cole Polytechnique in Montreal that killed 14 female engineering students. To acknowledge the anniversary, the Thompson Rivers University F...
Dec 06, 2021
Two men arrested after alleged armed robbery downtown
KAMLOOPS - Two men were taken into custody following a report of an armed robbery in downtown Kamloops. RCMP were called to the 450-block of Lansdown Street Friday evening (Dec. 3) after two people re...
Dec 06, 2021
Kamloops Hospice's 'Celebrate a Life' is back in person
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Hospice's "Celebrate a Life" fundraiser is back again for its first time since the pandemic started.Hospice has a small craft fair set up at Northills Mall on the North Shore. Loca...
Dec 06, 2021
Winter weather causes an additional challenge for Merritt rebuild
MERRITT, B.C. - The majority of Merritt residents made their way home this weekend after flood evacuation orders were lifted - but with the added layer of winter weather, the City says it's going to b...
Dec 06, 2021
Merritt Post Office resumes service
MERRITT, B.C. - The Merritt Post Office at 2040 Voght St. re-opened to customers.The post office begins its holiday hours this week; open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays from 8:30...
Dec 06, 2021
IIO investigating after reported robbery arrest in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - BC RCMP say they've notified the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of British Columbia of an incident in Kamloops that resulted in one male being taken to hospital. Friday (Dec. 3) ne...
Dec 06, 2021
TNRD implements COVID-19 vaccine policy for employees
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) announced that COVID-19 vaccination will be a requirement for employees, contractors, and volunteers as of Feb. 1, 2022. The TNRD says this requ...
Dec 06, 2021
Boyfriend of Ashley Simpson charged with second-degree murder
SALMON ARM, B.C. - BC Prosecution Service approved one charge of second degree murder against Ashley Marie Simpson's boyfriend at the time of her disappearance. The charge was approved against 39 year...
Dec 06, 2021
Florentine opening second floor to displaced Merritt residents
MERRITT, B.C. - The Florentine in Merritt is looking to help displaced Merritt residents by opening up their second floor to evacuees who have lost their homes. President Frank Rizzardo addressed the ...
Dec 06, 2021
