Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Former Kamloops activist returns to Canada after Gaza Flotilla detention, addresses abuse allegations
VANCOUVER - Former Kamloops resident Sebastian Tow was among three activists who arrived at Vancouver International Airport on Saturday (May 23) after being detained by Israeli forces during a Gaza-bo...
May 25, 2026 Pictures are shared on Instagram of the Vancouver activists returning home, back at the airport, reconnecting with their loved ones. (Image Credit: Instagram / @MARIANADRIANA)
WildSafeBC urging Kamloops residents to be aware of animal attractants
KAMLOOPS - WildSafeBC is urging Kamloops residents to remove potential animal attractants on their properties to avoid inadvertently luring bears and other wild animals into the community.Upon emergin...
May 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Contributed)
Kamloops RCMP to get new mental-health screening tool
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP will be among other Thompson/Shuswap RCMP detachments getting access to a digital public safety tool aimed at supporting police responding to people in crisis.B.C. government ...
May 25, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
First Nations decry denialism on anniversary of suspected graves found at B.C. site
KAMLOOPS - Almost five years ago, the monument in front of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School was surrounded by flowers, cards, soft toys and other mementoes, echoing grief that had swept a...
May 25, 2026
RCMP looking for witnesses in reported assault in Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP are searching for witnesses after an assault in Williams Lake last week. On May 18, Williams Lake RCMP say officers were called to Cariboo Memorial Hospital after a patient ...
May 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Williams Lake RCMP)
Salmon Arm RCMP searching for stolen dirt bike, rightful owner of missing ATV
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm RCMP are looking for a missing vehicle along with trying to find the rightful owner of another. On May 19, RCMP say officers recovered a red Big Bear ATV in the 2000-bloc...
May 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Salmon Arm RCMP)
Anglemont man arrested for impaired driving after threatening neighbour with crossbow
CHASE, B.C. - A man from Anglemont was arrested for impaired driving after uttering threats to a neighbour while wielding a crossbow.Chase RCMP officials said someone called shortly after 9 p.m. on Su...
May 25, 2026
TNRD to host free chipping days in rural communities
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) FireSmart program is kicking off several weeks of free chipping events in rural communities across the region.The TNRD said these chipping event...
May 24, 2026 Chipping work underway in the Paul Lake area in Oct. 2024. (Image Credit: Thompson-Nicola Regional District)
Police investigating rural break and enter near Chase
CHASE, B.C. - Chase RCMP are investigating a break-in at a rural property where a pair of recreational vehicles and various items were stolen.Police officials said unknown suspects cut the gate lock t...
May 24, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC file photo)
Williams Lake RCMP reminds off-road drivers of rules
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Williams Lake RCMP are urging off-road vehicle (ORV) users to be mindful of the rules and regulations of their operation.Police said their improper use of ORVs could lead to fine...
May 24, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today file photo)
