Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Quilchena Creek wildfire now classified as under control
MERRITT, B.C. - The Quilchena Creek wildfire has moved one step closer to being fully extinguished by the BC Wildfire Service.The 839-hectare blaze, located just East of Merritt, is now classified as ...
Apr 13, 2021
RCMP locate Kamloops teen
KAMLOOPS - RCMP said a missing 17-year-old woman who was last seen Wednesday (April 7) has now been found.
Apr 13, 2021 Image credit: CFJC Today/File photo.
Revelstoke gym owner fined for holding group fitness class
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - RCMP in Revelstoke say a defiant fitness trainer was hit with thousands of dollars in fines after leading a group fitness class last week.In a release, RCMP say they were called to ...
Apr 13, 2021
Another grass fire in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Fire crews had to deal with a grass fire at Pioneer Park last night. A pile of brush and grass material was extinguished quickly by fire crews. The fire was called in about 9:00 PM last nig...
Apr 13, 2021
Air Canada service likely to return to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The federal government has struck a deal to provide Air Canada with a financial loan package of up to 5.8 Billion dollars. There's good news for Kamloops as part of that deal. Part of the a...
Apr 13, 2021
Council to look at grants and patios
KAMLOOPS - City council will have some interesting ideas to discuss at their meeting today (April 13). One of them is the idea of improving social services for the city's most vulnerable. A report to ...
Apr 13, 2021
Sun Peaks holding at 23 positive COVID-19 cases, Interior Health feels it's 'fairly contained'
KAMLOOPS - Driving into Sun Peaks, there are warning signs everywhere, ensuring people know there's COVID-19 in the community - with 23 known cases to date. "It's a huge, huge number. It's not like so...
Apr 12, 2021
Concerns rising over series of fires on Tk'emlups Reserve
TK'EMLUPS - Smoke billowing from the Tk'emlups Reserve has become a familiar sight in recent days. Kamloops Fire Rescue and crews from Tk'emlups te Secwepemc were battling the latest in a series of bl...
Apr 12, 2021
Vernon man arrested after foot pursuit in Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - A Vernon man has been arrested and charged with allegedly breaching his release order.Colton Schatz, 37, was arrested after attempting to escape from police. Merritt RCMP arrived at a ...
Apr 12, 2021
‘We’re not fighting this fight alone’: Vavenby family whose house burnt down overwhelmed by community support
CLEARWATER - Sifting through the burnt rubble of his home, Ken Miller found his wedding ring. He found his wallet. He found a watch he had received as a gift from his wife Melody and their children.An...
Apr 12, 2021
