Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Tappen man wins $1 million after lottery draw
TAPPEN, B.C. - A man from Tappen was at home with his wife when he discovered his Lotto 6/49 ticket for the June 8 draw was a guaranteed $1 million winner.Larry Anderson purchased his ticket from the ...
Jul 4, 2022
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kamloops and area for second straight day
KAMLOOPS - Residents in Kamloops and area are under a severe thunderstorm watch for the second day in a row.At around 9:00 a.m. Monday (July 4), Environment Canada says conditions are favourable to th...
Jul 4, 2022
Merritt emergency department to close for 24 hours starting Monday
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health says the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt will be closed for 24 hours.In a news release, Interior Health says the temporary closure from 8 a.m....
Jul 4, 2022
Two in hospital, one in custody after shooting at Williams Lake Stampede
WILLIAMS LAKE - One person is in custody following a shooting Sunday (Jul. 3) on the grounds of the Williams Lake Stampede.Williams Lake RCMP were called to the Stampede Grounds shortly after 3:30 p.m...
Jul 3, 2022
RCMP watchdog investigating death at North Shore bus loop
KAMLOOPS - The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC is investgating a man's death earlier last week and whether police action or inaction played a role.On Tuesday (June 28) at around 5 p.m. a...
Jul 3, 2022
Unsettled weather and severe thunderstorms expected across southern British Columbia
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning with a possibility of strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain for parts of southern British Columbia. The weather agency sa...
Jul 3, 2022
Severe thunderstorm watch issued in Kamloops, South Thompson
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada is warning Kamloops and area residents of a possible thunderstorm."Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing ...
Jul 3, 2022
City of Kamloops to receive $2 million to reduce gun and gang violence
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will receive a grant of more than $2 million to address gun and gang activities.At a council meeting Tuesday (June 28) Community Services Manager Tammy Blundell spoke t...
Jul 3, 2022
Clearwater ER closed until Sunday morning
CLEARWATER - The emergency department in Clearwater is closed from Saturday (July 2) to Sunday (July 3) at 8 a.m.Clearwater and area residents are advised of the temporary change to the ER hours at Dr...
Jul 2, 2022
Riverside Park ready to host Canada Day in-person for first time in three years
KAMLOOPS - The tents are set up and the bandshell is ready to rock. All that's needed is people to fill the park and take in the first in-person Canada Day celebration since 2019. "Just so excited, ju...
Jun 30, 2022
