Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
MP Caputo felt there were tools outside Emergencies Act to break up protests
KAMLOOPS - The protests carried on for three weeks, garnering worldwide attention that put a stain on Canada's image.When the trucker convoy first arrived in Ottawa and then expanded to border crossin...
Feb 22, 2022
Kamloops mayor looking forward to family and travel after time in office ends this fall
KAMLOOPS - After nearly three decades spent in some form of public office, the mayor of Kamloops has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election in the fall of 2022. "It's an opportunity for someone ...
Feb 22, 2022
Funerals allowed at full capacity, backlog expected
KAMLOOPS - Funeral homes look to be busy this spring as celebrations that were previously delayed can now happen without capacity limits.These celebrations may be different that what's traditional, sa...
Feb 22, 2022
Six-year-old girl recognized by Kamloops RCMP for bravery after vehicle incident over the weekend
KAMLOOPS - A six-year-old girl was recognized by Kamloops RCMP Tuesday (Feb. 22) for her brave actions over this past weekend. In a post to its Facebook page, the City of Kamloops says six-year-old Ja...
Feb 22, 2022
BC SPCA reminding residents how to be safe from coyotes as mating season begins
KAMLOOPS - As mating season begins for coyotes in B.C.'s Interior, the BC SPCA is reminding Kamloops residents how to keep themselves and their homes safe from the wild canines.Erin Ryan, a research c...
Feb 22, 2022
RCMP arrest suspect at former Northbridge Hotel after discovery of explosive device and firearms
KAMLOOPS - An investigation is underway after the discovery of a homemade explosive device and firearms at the location of the former Duchess strip club and Northbridge Hotel.The RCMP Explosive Dispos...
Feb 22, 2022
Independent Investigations Office looking into RCMP arrest in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM - RCMP say B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating police actions after a woman was injured while being arrested in Salmon Arm earlier this month. A statement from the Mounties says officer...
Feb 22, 2022
Merritt RCMP search for theft suspect
MERRITT - Merritt RCMP are investigating the theft of a purse from a Merritt business January 26.The theft occurred at a business in the 1700 block of Voght Street. Shortly after the robbery, one of t...
Feb 22, 2022
Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian will not run for re-election this fall
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian has announced he will not run for re-election in the 2022 municipal election.Christian was first elected mayor in a 2017 by-election after his predecessor, Pete...
Feb 21, 2022
CSRD Board of Directors vote to postpone logging in areas affected by Two Mile wildfire
SICAMOUS, B.C. - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) directors say they are not supporting a proposal to conduct salvage logging in the Sicamous and Wiseman Creek watersheds.In a news releas...
Feb 20, 2022
