Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Whitecroft residents express relief, gratitude as they return home
WHITECROFT, B.C. - Whitecroft residents were told they could go home on Thursday night after being put on an evacuation order for almost two weeks."I know the firefighters were going to do everything ...
Jul 23, 2021
Suspected impaired driver with infant passenger nabbed in Valleyview
KAMLOOPS - RCMP officers never know what they will find on the streets of Kamloops at 3:30 a.m. Friday morning, it was a suspected impaired driver with a baby in the back seat.Cst. Crystal Evelyn says...
Jul 23, 2021
Interior Health plans COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Kamloops Farmers' Market
KAMLOOPS - If you're planning to head to the Kamloops Farmers' Market Saturday morning (July 24), you can pick up some protection from COVID-19 in addition to your crafts and veggies.Interior Health w...
Jul 23, 2021
Gyldi's Pizza truck recovered after Wednesday theft
KAMLOOPS - A local food truck has been recovered and will be returned to its owners.According to Kamloops RCMP, the Gyldi's Pizza truck was taken at about 9:00 p.m. Wednesday (July 21) from the 300-bl...
Jul 23, 2021
City of Merritt signs deal with TNRD to provide fire protection at Trans Mountain camp
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt has entered into an agreement with the Thompson Nicola Regional District to provide fire protection at the Trans Mountain camp for the next 18 months."Though the ca...
Jul 23, 2021
Wind shift helped firefighters gain the upper hand on Embleton Mountain fire: BCWS
WHITECROFT, B.C. - Whitecroft residents are heading back home Friday (July 23) as the community's evacuation order was lifted by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Thursday evening.The order was fi...
Jul 23, 2021
Sun Peaks back to full operation this weekend
(Editor's Note: This story replaces an earlier version, updating it with new information.) WHITECROFT, B.C. - It's a rare bit of hopeful news on the B.C. wildfire fight. Operations at Sun Peaks will r...
Jul 22, 2021
Seymour Arm evacuation expanded
SEYMOUR ARM, B.C. - An evacuation order affecting a portion of the Shuswap community of Seymour Arm has been expanded.It's due to the nearby Hunakwa Lake fire, now measured at 1,100 hectares and threa...
Jul 22, 2021
Lengthy investigation leads to child pornography charge against Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS - An investigation that began 15 months ago has yielded charges against a Kamloops man for possession of child pornography.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say they were contacted by the B.C....
Jul 22, 2021
Kamloops mayor says The LOOP's role will be filled by newly-created day centres
KAMLOOPS - Less surprised and more frustrated, LOOP operator Glenn Hilke says he doesn't understand the City's decision to suspend the organization's business license, or the suspension of its funding...
Jul 22, 2021
