Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
DQ's Miracle Treat Day returns to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It's a loud and fast-moving operation behind the counter Thursday (Aug. 11) at the downtown Dairy Queen in Kamloops; Miracle Treat Day has arrived. By the end of the post-dinner dessert rus...
Aug 11, 2022
B.C. Liberal leader Kevin Falcon outlines plan to bring new doctors to B.C.
KAMLOOPS - "Lives are being lost in British Columbia because of the poor quality of health care being delivered right now," said B.C. Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon. The Liberals are calling for action t...
Aug 11, 2022
City expects to see uptick in foot traffic, revenue due to Kamloops 55+ Games
KAMLOOPS - We're less than two weeks away from the Canada 55+ Games that are coming to Kamloops.The games take place from August 23 - 26, 2022, and has 26 different competitions in a variety of sports...
Aug 11, 2022
Environment Canada issues thunderstorm warnings for Kamloops, Merritt
KAMLOOPS - Late Thursday afternoon (Aug. 11), Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Kamloops area. It comes in addition to an earlier warning put in place for the Merritt and...
Aug 11, 2022
Body recovered from Thompson River; RCMP and Coroners Service identifying the deceased
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Late Thursday afternoon, RCMP confirmed the body has been identified as belonging to the man who drowned while saving his son from the Thompson River near McArthur Island on July 30...
Aug 11, 2022
Mudslide on Highway 1 between Lytton and Spences Bridge, new spot fires following thunderstorm
KAMLOOPS - A handful of new spot wildfires were sparked following Wednesday night's (Aug. 10) thunderstorm across the Kamloops Fire Centre.According to the BC Wildfire Service's dashboard Thursday (Au...
Aug 11, 2022
VIDEO TOUR: Navigating the new Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower at RIH
KAMLOOPS - The much anticipated addition to Royal Inland Hospital has been open for about one month, and the community is still learning how to navigate the Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower. Many of the...
Aug 10, 2022
Threat of dry lightning has wildfire service preparing for new fire starts
KAMLOOPS - Despite the Watching Creek wildfire being fully contained, the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) is monitoring the incoming thunderstorm as a threat to increase fire behavior. The lightning is f...
Aug 10, 2022
Kamloops Fire Rescue crews administering more naloxone as opioid crisis grows
KAMLOOPS - It paints a more complete picture of the opioid crisis in Kamloops: the first quarter numbers from Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) show crews have administered significantly more naloxone so far...
Aug 10, 2022
RCMP investigating armed robbery at Savona gas station
SAVONA, B.C. - RCMP are investigating a frightening armed robbery in Savona Tuesday night (Aug. 9). In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says it happened at a gas station ...
Aug 10, 2022
