Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'Caputo's bill won't target prolific offenders'; Kamloops lawyers
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops' local MP has introduced a private members bill in the House of Commons. Frank Caputo believes bill C-274 will help deal with prolific offender by imposing presumptive detention to...
May 20, 2022
Kamloops Victim Services reminds residents of impacts of crime
KAMLOOPS - Victim Services and Kamloops RCMP are reminding residents to reach out for National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, which runs until May 21. Those who have faced traumatic events or ex...
May 20, 2022
Tk’emlúps, City of Kamloops, TNRD unveil new downtown crosswalk honouring truth and reconciliation
KAMLOOPS - Tk'emlps te Secwpemc (TteS), the City of Kamloops and the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) have joined together for a new orange crosswalk in the city's downtown. The crosswalk was ...
May 20, 2022
COVID-19 returns to Overlander Residential Care; four deaths at The Hamlets
KAMLOOPS - Overlander Residential Care is subject to another COVID-19 outbreak. Interior Health says the outbreak in the facility's Building B was declared on Thursday (May 19). There are 12 cases con...
May 20, 2022
Man arrested after allegedly robbing Kamloops gas station with toddler
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say an Oliver man has been arrested after allegedly robbing a Kamloops gas station with his toddler. Police say just after 7 p.m. Thursday (May 19), a Kamloops RCMP officer was conduct...
May 20, 2022
Unique Indigenous fashion event set for North Shuswap next month
CHASE, B.C. - Indigenous fashion designers from across the province will get the spotlight at a unique event in the North Shuswap next month.The 2022 Indigenous Voices in Fashion show will showcase si...
May 20, 2022
Salmon Arm man $500,000 richer after lottery win
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A Salmon Arm man was convinced his eyes were playing tricks on him upon finding out his Lotto Max ticket from the May 3 draw matched all four Extra numbers.The British Columbia Lott...
May 20, 2022
Falkland Stampede is ‘back in the saddle’
FALKLAND, B.C. - The population of Falkland will grow this long weekend as the small community bounces back from the pandemic.The 102nd Falkland Stampede will be held from Saturday to Monday (May 21 t...
May 20, 2022
Heat wave could create peak flows like 1948 or 1972: BC River Forecast Centre
KAMLOOPS - Flood risk continues to increase in Kamloops and the overall Fraser River.According to the B.C. River Forecast Centre's (BCRFC) latest snow survey and water supply bulletin, there is a risk...
May 20, 2022
Kamloops sees uptick in gas-related thefts as daycare bus becomes latest target
KAMLOOPS - Gas prices are hitting record highs across Canada and in Kamloops, the lowest price for gas is $2-per-litre as of Thursday afternoon (May 19).As prices keep climbing, a local daycare had it...
May 19, 2022
