Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
North Shore restaurant evacuated due to firearms complaint
KAMLOOPS - Multiple Kamloops RCMP officers cleared out a restaurant on the 600-block of Fortune Drive Tuesday (Feb. 22) afternoon after a report of a man inside the washroom, allegedly in possession o...
Feb 23, 2022
'Game changer': Sun Peaks' mountain bike expansion includes 31 kilometres of new trails
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Sun Peaks Resort plans to expand its mountain biking capacity this summer.The resort community announced Wednesday (Feb. 23) that 31 kilometres of new trails, a second chairlift, and...
Feb 23, 2022
Finance Critic Milobar questions province's commitment to wildfire recovery, says 2022 budget lacks details
KAMLOOPS - The BC Liberals' finance critic will wait for the details of how the $2.1 billion designated for recovery efforts and future response to disasters from the 2022 B.C. budget will be spent.Pe...
Feb 22, 2022
MP Caputo felt there were tools outside Emergencies Act to break up protests
KAMLOOPS - The protests carried on for three weeks, garnering worldwide attention that put a stain on Canada's image.When the trucker convoy first arrived in Ottawa and then expanded to border crossin...
Feb 22, 2022
Kamloops mayor looking forward to family and travel after time in office ends this fall
KAMLOOPS - After nearly three decades spent in some form of public office, the mayor of Kamloops has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election in the fall of 2022. "It's an opportunity for someone ...
Feb 22, 2022
Funerals allowed at full capacity, backlog expected
KAMLOOPS - Funeral homes look to be busy this spring as celebrations that were previously delayed can now happen without capacity limits.These celebrations may be different that what's traditional, sa...
Feb 22, 2022
Six-year-old girl recognized by Kamloops RCMP for bravery after vehicle incident over the weekend
KAMLOOPS - A six-year-old girl was recognized by Kamloops RCMP Tuesday (Feb. 22) for her brave actions over this past weekend. In a post to its Facebook page, the City of Kamloops says six-year-old Ja...
Feb 22, 2022
BC SPCA reminding residents how to be safe from coyotes as mating season begins
KAMLOOPS - As mating season begins for coyotes in B.C.'s Interior, the BC SPCA is reminding Kamloops residents how to keep themselves and their homes safe from the wild canines.Erin Ryan, a research c...
Feb 22, 2022
RCMP arrest suspect at former Northbridge Hotel after discovery of explosive device and firearms
KAMLOOPS - An investigation is underway after the discovery of a homemade explosive device and firearms at the location of the former Duchess strip club and Northbridge Hotel.The RCMP Explosive Dispos...
Feb 22, 2022
Independent Investigations Office looking into RCMP arrest in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM - RCMP say B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating police actions after a woman was injured while being arrested in Salmon Arm earlier this month. A statement from the Mounties says officer...
Feb 22, 2022
