Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
South Cariboo man pleads guilty to 2000 killing of pregnant girlfriend
KAMLOOPS - A Chasm man has pleaded guilty in B.C. Supreme Court to killing his pregnant girlfriend more than two decades ago. The two were living in Kamloops at the time.Trent Larsen was arrested in S...
Sep 08, 2021
Early morning traffic stop results in drug, loaded gun seizure in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a traffic stop in downtown Kamloops early Wednesday morning (Sept. 8) led them to seize drugs and a loaded gun.In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cst. Crystal Evelyn says a...
Sep 08, 2021
Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo candidates debate climate change and the environment
KAMLOOPS - An all-candidates debate focusing on the environment and impacts of climate change featuring nominees in the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding is taking place 12 days before the 2021 federal...
Sep 08, 2021
Kamloops RCMP pooch Fargo calls it a career
KAMLOOPS - One of the Kamloops RCMP detachment's most well-loved members is transitioning to a new phase in life.After a celebratory steak dinner Tuesday night (Sept. 7), Fargo, an RCMP Service Dog, i...
Sep 08, 2021
Arrest warrants issued for duo in alleged boat theft for failure to appear in Kamloops Court
BARRIERE, B.C. - Barriere RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating two people from Sylvan Lake, Alta. who are wanted to relation to a theft of a boat and trailer in April.On April 21, 2021, Barr...
Sep 08, 2021
MAPS: Thefts of bicycles and from motor vehicles — Week of Aug. 30, 2021
KAMLOOPS - According to Kamloops RCMP, there were 35 thefts from motor vehicle, but only one bicycle theft reported between Aug. 30 to Sept. 5, 2021.See if your neighbourhood was hit: Week 35 Theft Fr...
Sep 08, 2021
Vaccine protestors respond to Labour Day counter-rally
KAMLOOPS - Vaccine protestors in Kamloops are responding to the counter-rally held at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) on Monday (Sept. 6) evening. At around 7 p.m., a group of Kamloops residents gathered ...
Sep 07, 2021
SD73 parents, educators feeling mix of excitement and confidence as classes resume
KAMLOOPS - Students and teachers around the Kamloops-Thompson District headed back to class this week with renewed pandemic safety plans, and renewed certainty about returning."Overall, there's just a...
Sep 07, 2021
Kamloops lawyer suspended for 16 months for misappropriating funds
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops lawyer has been suspended for a minimum of 16 months, effective Tuesday (Sept. 7).A hearing panel of the Law Society of B.C. tribunal determined Jeremy Daniel Knight committed pr...
Sep 07, 2021
Merritt RCMP on the lookout for woman accused of using stolen credit, debit cards
MERRITT, B.C. - RCMP in Merritt would like the public to keep an eye out for an alleged fraudster.In a news release, Sgt. Josh Roda says officers responded to a reported wallet theft on July 16 of thi...
Sep 07, 2021
