Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Two men arrested after alleged armed robbery downtown
KAMLOOPS - Two men were taken into custody following a report of an armed robbery in downtown Kamloops. RCMP were called to the 450-block of Lansdown Street Friday evening (Dec. 3) after two people re...
Aaron Schulze Dec 06, 2021

Kamloops Hospice's 'Celebrate a Life' is back in person
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Hospice's "Celebrate a Life" fundraiser is back again for its first time since the pandemic started.Hospice has a small craft fair set up at Northills Mall on the North Shore. Loca...
Dec 06, 2021

Winter weather causes an additional challenge for Merritt rebuild
MERRITT, B.C. - The majority of Merritt residents made their way home this weekend after flood evacuation orders were lifted - but with the added layer of winter weather, the City says it's going to b...
Dec 06, 2021

Merritt Post Office resumes service
MERRITT, B.C. - The Merritt Post Office at 2040 Voght St. re-opened to customers.The post office begins its holiday hours this week; open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays from 8:30...
Dec 06, 2021

IIO investigating after reported robbery arrest in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - BC RCMP say they've notified the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of British Columbia of an incident in Kamloops that resulted in one male being taken to hospital. Friday (Dec. 3) ne...
Aaron Schulze Dec 06, 2021

TNRD implements COVID-19 vaccine policy for employees
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) announced that COVID-19 vaccination will be a requirement for employees, contractors, and volunteers as of Feb. 1, 2022. The TNRD says this requ...
Aaron Schulze Dec 06, 2021

Boyfriend of Ashley Simpson charged with second-degree murder
SALMON ARM, B.C. - BC Prosecution Service approved one charge of second degree murder against Ashley Marie Simpson's boyfriend at the time of her disappearance. The charge was approved against 39 year...
Aaron Schulze Dec 06, 2021

Florentine opening second floor to displaced Merritt residents
MERRITT, B.C. - The Florentine in Merritt is looking to help displaced Merritt residents by opening up their second floor to evacuees who have lost their homes. President Frank Rizzardo addressed the ...
Aaron Schulze Dec 06, 2021

Blazers Teddy Bear Toss returns in person, RIH Foundation asking for online donations
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers Teddy Bear Toss is taking a hybrid route for 2021. While the teddy bear toss returns in person during the Blazers game Friday (Dec. 10) at the Sandman Centre against th...
Aaron Schulze Dec 06, 2021

Kamloops snowfall makes for tricky road conditions
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops driver should give themselves more time to make it into work this morning (Dec. 6). Snow overnight has made for slick road conditions in the Kamloops area. According to Environment...
Dec 06, 2021

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Autism Support
Second rally planned Saturday as Kamloops advocates push back against autism funding changes
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Oh, Deer!
Art of Gardening: Oh, Deer!
Two & Out
PETERS: City of Kamloops overall remuneration went up 20% in 2 years - are we okay with that?
7h ago
Sound Off
SOUND OFF: Celebrating Pride across B.C.
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Art of Gardening: Foliage Shade Garden
Music in the Park
Lineup for 2026 Music in the Park unveiled with some tweaks to accommodate World Cup matches
Jun 23, 2026
The Creative Edge
PEARCE: The power of play
Jun 23, 2026