Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Merritt officials not worried about upcoming freshet
MERRITT, B.C. - While the freshet situation in Kamloops brings with it a heightened concern for flooding, down the Coquihalla in Merritt, city officials are feeling good about avoiding another natural...
Apr 11, 2022
COVID transmission rates stable in Kamloops; wastewater monitoring may help track virus in future
KAMLOOPS - While COVID cases are climbing in the eastern part of the country, so far B.C.'s Interior hasn't experienced a sixth wave spike. COVID-19 transmission is still active in Kamloops and new ou...
Apr 11, 2022
Two dead in Adams Lake fire
ADAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP are investigating a structure fire that killed two people on the Adams Lake reserve Friday night (Apr. 8).According to Chase RCMP, emergency responders rushed to the scene at 1...
Apr 11, 2022
The City of Kamloops resumes Volunteer Appreciation BBQ after two-year hiatus
KAMLOOPS - After a two-year hiatus, the City of Kamloops is bringing back the Annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ event, which is set to take place Friday, April 22 from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm.The event...
Apr 11, 2022
Tickets for Y Dream Home on sale, expected to go fast again
KAMLOOPS - Tickets for the 2022 Y Dream Home are now on sale, and if you don't have your ticket yet, you probably should get on it with last year's selling in two days. Tickets for the home in Tobiano...
Apr 11, 2022
Male assaulted after confrontation with egg-throwing suspects at Pioneer Park
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are looking for suspects after an assault at Pioneer Park Friday night.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cst. Crystal Evelyn says the incident happened at about 9:05 p.m. F...
Apr 11, 2022
The Hamlets at Westsyde joins Overlander on COVID-19 outbreak list
KAMLOOPS - A second COVID-19 outbreak has been declared active at a Kamloops healthcare facility.The outbreak at the Hamlets at Westsyde was called last Thursday (Apr. 7).It's the third active COVID-1...
Apr 11, 2022
Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department truck recovered
BRIDGE LAKE, B.C. - The Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department says someone broke into its fire hall in Bridge Lake on Friday night and stole a pickup truck used for medical calls.Fire Chief Todd Schley...
Apr 11, 2022
Crews continue to pull cars and other debris out of Thompson, Coldwater rivers following November floods
KAMLOOPS - Cars, buildings and heavy machinery continue to be found in B.C. waterways, approximately five months after intense rainfall caused flooding across the Lower Mainland and Interior regions.T...
Apr 10, 2022
Kamloops residents invited to help clean up McDonald Park
KAMLOOPS - The McDonald Park Neighbourhood Association (MPNA) is inviting the community to help with a community garden revitalization project starting Sunday (April 10).The MPNA is starting with a wo...
Apr 10, 2022
