Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Merritt-area MP Albas retains environment portfolio
MERRITT, B.C. - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole has announced his new shadow cabinet appointments with Merritt-area MP Dan Albas continuing in his role as Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate ...
Nov 09, 2021
Kamloops saw 15 more overdose deaths in August and September, already second deadliest year in city's history
KAMLOOPS - B.C. Coroners Service reported 15 more deaths due to illicit drug toxicity in Kamloops in August and September 2021, making this year the second deadliest for overdoses in the city's histor...
Nov 09, 2021
Kamloops M.P. Caputo named to Conservative shadow cabinet
OTTAWA - Kamloops - Thompson - Cariboo M.P. Frank Caputo has a seat in the Conservative Party of Canada's shadow cabinet.The rookie M.P. has been named as the Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs and ...
Nov 09, 2021
Coquihalla snowfall warning issued
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope.Forecasters expect the highway will see a long period of snowfall which could amount to ...
Nov 09, 2021
United Way BC focusing on long-term wildfire recovery needs
KAMLOOPS - Now that the smoke has cleared, United Way BC is getting ready to dispurse more funding for wildfire recovery efforts in B.C, with long term supports in mind. Shortly after the Village of L...
Nov 08, 2021
Tk'emlúps encourages community reflection while observing Indigenous Veterans Day
TK'EMLUPS - Indigenous Veterans Day is observed every year on November 8 to commemorate the thousands of First Nations, Metis and Inuit people who served in past and current conflicts. Locally, Tk'eml...
Nov 08, 2021
One week after Shannon White's disappearance, RCMP renew call for tips
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are renewing their appeal, asking the public to help in the search for a Kamloops woman who has been missing since Nov. 1.Shannon White has been missing for one week. It is be...
Nov 08, 2021
'We were meant to be here': Kamloops Art Party formally opens in new location
KAMLOOPS - From teaching painting tips inside of pubs to moving into a large studio.A multi-year journey came to fruition for Kamloops Art Party Owner Carly Schmidt on Saturday (Nov. 6) with the grand...
Nov 08, 2021
New 38-unit supportive housing facility opens in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm is celebrating the opening of a new 38-unit supportive housing facility for the Shuswap city's homeless population.Cedar Place is now open at 540 Third St. Southwest. The...
Nov 08, 2021
Kamloops man sentenced after regional crime spree
KAMLOOPS - A 33-year-old Kamloops man was sentenced to six months in jail and received a year probation after committing a crime spree across the Thompson-Nicola region.Michael Lazaruk pleaded guilty ...
Nov 08, 2021
