Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
A Way Home Kamloops sets significant fundraising goal for 2021 Camp Out
KAMLOOPS - It started as a simple idea: what if we gave members of the community an opportunity to experience what it's like to sleep outside, like so many people experiencing homelessness go through ...
Oct 27, 2021
Justin Bosher Memorial Game celebrates late coach's legacy of lacrosse in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Saturday's (Oct. 23) forecast showed a chance of showers in Kamloops - not ideal for an outdoor lacrosse game in Kamloops.But as Matthew Hans, Kamloops Venom Junior Lacrosse Club assistant ...
Oct 27, 2021
MAPS: Thefts from motor vehicles — Weeks of Oct. 11 and 18, 2021
KAMLOOPS - The local RCMP detachment is catching us up on some theft reports from October.There were a total of 32 thefts from motor vehicles over the past two weeks (Oct. 11 to 24), but no reports of...
Oct 27, 2021
Merritt tow yard employees catch thief in the act
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt RCMP have announced that a Merritt man has been charged with break and enter with intent after being caught by local tow yard employees in their yard.On August 16, 2021, Merrit...
Oct 27, 2021
Snow falling at Coquihalla Summit - Special Weather Statement remains in place
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada's Special Weather Statement remains active for the Coquihalla Summit today.It says drivers should expect to encounter snow at higher elevations along the highway between ...
Oct 27, 2021
Interior Health could suffer most from vaccine mandate-induced staff departures: health minister
VICTORIA - B.C.'s health minister says if any area of the province is challenged by staffing as a healthcare vaccine mandate comes into effect, it will be Interior Health.Beginning Tuesday (Oct. 26), ...
Oct 26, 2021
'What I see in them is a lot of hope': Crossing Bridges Outreach Show on display
KAMLOOPS - The Crossing Bridges Outreach Show is on display for Mental Health Month.The community outreach program and exhibit put on by the Kamloops Art Council since 2013 features work from new arti...
Oct 26, 2021
COVID capacity limits concerning for Colombo Lodge and other event hosts in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - At the Colombo Lodge, staff and volunteers are usually gearing up for a busy November and December, as they prepare for the annual holiday party rush."In November and December, our public b...
Oct 26, 2021
Kamloops boy recovering after dog attack leaves him with severe wounds
WARNING: Images showing Benjamin's injuries are graphic. They have been published at the end of this story.KAMLOOPS - Benjamin King is a fun, loving six-year-old boy that has an infectious smile and l...
Oct 26, 2021
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes guns seized and man passed out behind wheel
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 372 calls for service from midnight Friday, Oct. 22, to 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Below are some highlights from those calls.Guns seized i...
Oct 26, 2021
