Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Education needed as antisemitic hate continues to rise
KAMLOOPS - Earlier this week, B'nai Brith published its 2021 annual audit of antisemitic incidents in Canada showing a 7.2 per cent increase over 2020 with 2,799 reported. While Kamloops doesn't have ...
Apr 27, 2022
Census data highlights need for more seniors care facilities and programs in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The latest census data from Statistics Canada shows between 2001 and 2021, the population aged 85 years and older in Canada has doubled - with another surge expected by 2050. On a smaller s...
Apr 27, 2022
Riverside Lawn Bowling Club turns 100
KAMLOOPS - Since 1922, lawn bowlers have been playing their game at Riverside Park. Players do it to make friends and get some exercise."It's a bit of a physical game, because there's some stretching ...
Apr 27, 2022
Kamloops RCMP appeal for information into theft of unique electronics
KAMLOOPS - RCMP would like the public's help tracking down some unique electronic instruments that were stolen in Kamloops.The theft happened from a company vehicle in the 1500-block of Hugh Allan Dri...
Apr 27, 2022
UPDATE: Missing woman located
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP say the missing woman has been located and is safe.
Apr 27, 2022 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Chase RCMP find body in burned-out car near Skmana Lake
CHASE, B.C. - Chase RCMP are investigating after finding a body inside a burned-out car near Skmana Lake.On Friday (April 22), RCMP were called to the area of Skama Lake Road and Loakin Bear Creek Roa...
Apr 26, 2022
Vandalism and graffiti at downtown medical facility not believed to be targeted: Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - An Interior Health facility along Lansdowne Street in downtown Kamloops became the latest building to be vandalized in the city this week. Late Sunday evening (Apr. 24), a rock was thrown a...
Apr 26, 2022
Collaborative approach sought as Kamloops businesses report increased crime
KAMLOOPS - A report released by Kamloops business associations paints a worsening picture of crime around the city. The survey was commissioned by the North Shore and downtown Kamloops business associ...
Apr 26, 2022
KFR outlines FireSmart solutions following devastating 2021 fire season
KAMLOOPS - Rose Hill is the most forested neighbourhood in Kamloops. It puts residents there at greater risk of a wildfire. "We have a neighbourhood [in Rose Hill] that is uphill. Fire likes to travel...
Apr 26, 2022
Man who claimed his legs were blown off may have put his foot in his mouth
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a supposed assault victim was exaggerating when he told emergency responders that his legs had been blown off.In a news release, Cst. Crystal Evelyn says RCMP were called to the ar...
Apr 26, 2022
