Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Province ups supports for former youth in care, provides no detail about complex care in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The province has released staggering numbers about how many people are without a permanent residence in B.C. According to data compiled in 2019, there were an average of nine thousand peopl...
Mar 17, 2022
COVID-19: B.C. hospitalization total dips below 300
VICTORIA - Hospitalization due to COVID-19 in B.C. has dropped below 300.According to the latest surveillance report provided by the province's Ministry of Health, there are 298 people in hospital Thu...
Mar 17, 2022
Suspect identified in North Shore parking lot stabbing
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have identified a suspect involved in a triple stabbing on the North Shore Saturday (March 12) evening. In a news release Thursday (March 17) morning, Cst. Crystal Evelyn says...
Mar 17, 2022
RCMP investigating homicide in Lillooet, believe there's no risk to the public
LILLOOET, B.C.- The RCMP Major Crime Unit are investigating a suspected homicide in Lillooet.Lillooet RCMP say they and Statlimx Tribal Police responded to the 600-block of Main Street Tuesday (March ...
Mar 17, 2022
Wanted man believed to be in the Shuswap
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A 30-year-old man wanted for breach of release order and driving while disqualified could be in the Shuswap.Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locatin...
Mar 17, 2022
PHOTOS: Kamloops Fire Rescue uses Jaws of Life to free dog trapped in furniture frame
KAMLOOPS - Furniture is proving to be hazardous for Kamloops pups.For the second time in a year, Kamloops Fire Rescue personnel were called to help a dog out of a tight spot.This time, the hound manag...
Mar 17, 2022
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes another drilled gas tank, and drugs and weapons
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 375 calls for service from midnight Friday (March 11) to 9:00 a.m. on Monday (March 14). Below are some highlights from those reports.Drug seizureA ...
Mar 17, 2022
Kamloops' top cop says RCMP upcoming officer additions will focus on front line
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP Superintendent Syd Lecky's presentation to mayor and council Tuesday (Mar. 15) was met with approval, which means the local police force will see a boost next year. "Quite hap...
Mar 16, 2022
'Take it to the Bank!' Kamloops Food Bank fundraising with online 50/50 tickets
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Food Bank is holding its Second Annual 'Take it to the Bank' raffle this spring. The organization hopes to sell enough 50/50 tickets to fundraise for its operations and give th...
Mar 16, 2022
Kamloops group spreading information and support during Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month
KAMLOOPS - It's been more than five years since Bob Trudeau was first told he had multiple myeloma. "The story started for me in 2016 when I had to stop running because I had so much chest pain," Trud...
Mar 16, 2022
