Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
After weeks of declines, Kamloops sees COVID-19 case increase last week
KAMLOOPS - After several weeks of declines, Kamloops saw an increase in COVID-19 transmission last week.According to the most recent case count data broken down by Local Health Area (LHA) provided by ...
Oct 27, 2021
Blue House helping people on their road to sobriety, recovery
KAMLOOPS - Dave Klasen struggled with alcohol for years. He tried to get sober by himself many times and it just didn't work. He found success at the Blue House, which is a place where people come to ...
Oct 27, 2021
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
