Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Three concurrent COVID-19 outbreaks now active at Royal Inland Hospital
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health has confirmed a third outbreak of COVID-19 at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops.The outbreak was not included in releases to media on Wednesday (Nov. 10), but is liste...
Nov 11, 2021
Kamloops and Vernon see slight increases in weekly COVID-19 cases; larger spikes in Salmon Arm and Kelowna
KAMLOOPS - The week of Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, 2021, was challenging for Local Health Areas (LHA) with higher populations in the Interior when it comes to COVID-19 cases. According to the B.C. Centre for D...
Nov 10, 2021
Resolution for Memorial Arena user groups as 100 new shelter beds come to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Memorial Arena shelter is about to get a new home.The City of Kamloops is working with BC Housing to open three new shelters with more than 100 beds for people experiencing homelessness...
Nov 10, 2021
Province of BC celebrates over 1 billion trees planted since 2018
VICTORIA, BC - On Wednesday (Nov. 10), the Province of BC took time to celebrate a milestone in its reforestation efforts. This year the province recognizes planting its one billionth tree since 2018....
Nov 10, 2021
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes weapon seizure, bat assault, and attempted robbery
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 339 calls for service from midnight Friday (Nov. 5) to 9 a.m. on Monday (Nov. 8). Below are some highlights from those reports.Weapon seizure in Dal...
Nov 10, 2021
Victoria Cross recipient buried in Hillside Cemetery to be honoured on Remembrance Day
KAMLOOPS - Tucked among the graves in one section of Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops sits a singular military headstone - where Edward Bellew - the Interior's only known Victoria Cross recipient, was la...
Nov 10, 2021
Temporary visitor restrictions in place at Royal Inland Hospital
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health has announced temporary visitor restrictions are now in place at Royal Inland Hospital.In a news release, Interior Health says effective Wednesday (Nov. 10), only essential ...
Nov 10, 2021
BGC filling hampers with food and hygiene products for youth, says demand has gone up due to the pandemic
KAMLOOPS - BGC Kamloops, set up a box in the lobby of the John Tod Centre to collect donations of non-perishable food items and personal hygiene products to fill backpacks for youth during the Christm...
Nov 10, 2021
Cyclist rushed to hospital after Tuesday night collision on Highway 5A
KAMLOOPS - A cyclist was rushed to hospital after he was hit by a vehicle along Highway 5A in Kamloops Tuesday night (Nov. 9).Cst. Crystal Evelyn of Kamloops RCMP say the incident happened at about 8:...
Nov 10, 2021
MP Caputo invites Pope Francis to visit Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc to advance reconciliation
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Frank Caputo is adding his voice to those calling on Pope Francis to visit Secwpemc territory when he visits Canada.Francis has accepted an invitation from the ...
Nov 10, 2021
