Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Increased police presence helps seize weapons and drugs related to Kamloops conflict: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP credits an increased police presence in the seizure of additional drugs and weapons related to an ongoing drug trafficking conflict in the city. Since May 5, Kamloops RCMP say...
Aaron Schulze May 17, 2024
TNRD issues water quality advisory for Savona Community Water System
SAVONA, B.C. - A water quality advisory was issued for the Savona Community Water System Thursday (May 16) night. In a notice, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) says it's due to elevated tu...
Aaron Schulze May 17, 2024
Man arrested for uttering threats near Merritt Secondary School
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt RCMP continuing their investigation into an incident that occurred this afternoon near the Merritt Secondary School.Sgt Brock Hedrick told Q101 News that at approximately 2 p.m...
Aaron Schulze May 17, 2024
Local 3-on-3 basketball tourney set to take over downtown June 1 and 2
KAMLOOPS - In just three weeks, Victoria Street between Third and Fifth Avenues will transform from a normal city street to a mecca for three-on-three basketball."June 1 and 2, we shut down Victoria S...
May 16, 2024
Historical Lac Le Jeune Resort reopens its doors after five years
KAMLOOPS - The Lac Le Jeune Resort has reopened for the first time since 2019. Two local residents bought the getaway last February and the hope is to keep its roots while bringing it closer to the co...
Aaron Schulze May 16, 2024
Calling Our People Home aims to support anybody struggling with addiction and homelessness
KAMLOOPS - Before the heavy winds and rain put a serious damper on the morning, the Bonaparte First Nation was set up in Riverside Park for their second annual Calling Our People Home event."So many o...
Aaron Schulze May 16, 2024
WATCH: Winds whip through Kamloops Thursday morning
KAMLOOPS - A wind storm blew through Kamloops Thursday morning (May 16), whipping up dust and knocking down trees.Environment Canada's Brian Proctor says winds measured at the Kamloops Airport gusted ...
Aaron Schulze May 16, 2024
Power knocked out to parts of East Kamloops, Tk'emlups Thursday
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: As of 1:00 p.m., BC Hydro says the power has been restored. EARLIER: Strong wind gusts Thursday morning (May 16) have been accompanied by problems with the power grid in Kamloops. A...
James Peters May 16, 2024
Kamloops man nabbed in North Thompson after allegedly fleeing from North Shore traffic stop
KAMLOOPS - A 30-year-old Kamloops man is charged with assaulting a police officer and dangerous driving after an investigation that stretched into several North Thompson communities. In a news release...
James Peters May 16, 2024
Kamloops Pulp Mill testing alarm systems, holding evacuation drill
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Pulp Mill will test its alarm systems and hold an evacuation drill Thursday (May 16) morning.In a news release issued at 7:40 a.m. Thursday, Kruger Inc., the owner of the Kamlo...
Aaron Schulze May 16, 2024
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