Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP involves investigation of person falling through ice, bear spray and break in
Kamloops RCMP responded to about 281 calls from midnight Friday (Jan. 7) to 9 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 10). Below are some highlights from those reports. Man arrested for theft following bear spray incide...
Jan 12, 2022
LifeLabs temporarily closes Nicola Street location due to staffing shortages
KAMLOOPS - LifeLabs announced it's temporarily closing its location on Nicola Street due to staffing shortages amid the spread of Omicron variant of COVID-19, and related protocols. The Kamloops locat...
Jan 12, 2022
Two TRU researchers renewed as Canadian Research Chairs
KAMLOOPS - Two researchers at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will get more funding to continue research as Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs (CRC).Dr. Heather Price is an associate professor of psycholo...
Jan 12, 2022
Highland Valley workers issue strike notice
KAMLOOPS - Unionized workers at the Highland Valley Copper mine west of Logan Lake, could walk off the job as early as Sunday.The United Steel Workers Union - Local 7619, issued strike notice to Teck ...
Jan 12, 2022
Council approves housing projects in downtown Kamloops and Valleyview
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops City Council approved development permits for two projects for a combined total of 266 housing units during Tuesday's (Jan. 11) meeting.The first project is a 229-unit rental apart...
Jan 12, 2022
Early attendance counts show most students in Kamloops-Thompson School District returned for in-person learning
KAMLOOPS - In-person learning for all students in Kamloops public schools began on Monday (Jan. 10) amidst the Omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.According to School District 73 (SD73) Superintende...
Jan 11, 2022
Merritt residents wait for help to repair homes, city continues to plan for alternative housing
KAMLOOPS - Rick Cromartie's place is mostly gutted - with appliances and furniture scattered all over the house - a process that took about a month following the Nov. 15 flood event that brought water...
Jan 11, 2022
Atmospheric river may cause high water levels in Kamloops, Interior Region
KAMLOOPS - An atmospheric river is heading towards British Columbia, and according to the BC River Forecast Centre's latest data, Kamloops may also see water levels rise Although this atmospheric rive...
Jan 11, 2022
City of Kamloops asks drivers to avoid evening on-street parking downtown as crews clean up snow
The City of Kamloops is asking residents to avoid overnight parking downtown and to expect delays as they begin evening snow clearing efforts starting Wednesday (Jan. 12) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. The aff...
Jan 11, 2022
Coquihalla Highway experiences numerous closures over 24-hour stretch
UPDATE (1:45 p.m.) - The Coquihalla Highway is now fully open in both directions Hope and Merritt. DriveBC says drivers can expect some delays to continue due to congestion. EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - It's b...
Jan 11, 2022
