Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops real estate sales drop again, but prices rise in September
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops and District Real Estate Association (KADREA) says real estate sales fell again in September 2021 compared to the same time last year, but it's gearing up for a strong final qu...
Oct 04, 2021
B.C. averages 662 COVID-19 cases daily over the weekend; active caseload declines
VICTORIA - B.C. reported 1,986 new cases of COVID-19 over the past three days, an average of 662 new cases per day. The new totals are contained in an update from the province's health ministry Monday...
Oct 04, 2021
Salmon Arm woman wins half-a-million in Lotto 6/49 draw
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A Salmon Arm woman is well on her way to her dream of owning an acreage, thanks to a big lotto jackpot.B.C. Lottery Corporation says Serena Bosley won $500,000 in the Sept. 1 Lotto ...
Oct 04, 2021
Nearly 80 schools have COVID-19 exposures as of Monday: Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Several more schools were added to the list later in the day.EARLIER: Nearly 80 schools within Interior Health are reporting relevant COVID-19 exposures as of Monday afternoon (Oct....
Oct 04, 2021
Three vie for Tk'emlups chief's position in upcoming election
TK'EMLUPS - Tk'emlups te Secwepemc has finalized its candidate lists for the upcoming chief and council election.There are three candidates vying to be chief: Incumbent Rosanne Casimir, Chad Gottfried...
Oct 04, 2021
RCMP out in force at two Kamloops motels Monday
UPDATE- Oct 5, 6:00 AM RCMP have arrested the subject of a heavy police presence near the east end of downtown Monday morning. Cpl. Dana Napier says 25-year-old Tristan Fernandez was taken into custod...
Oct 04, 2021
Remembering Mr. Science: BIG Little Science Centre hosts memorial for Gordon Gore
KAMLOOPS - At first, it seemed like your usual weekend at the BIG Little Science Centre - a series of science experiments to keep the audience entertained. However, Sunday (Oct. 3) at the BIG Little S...
Oct 04, 2021
UPDATE: RCMP arrest wanted man after standoff at downtown Kamloops motel
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP have arrested the subject of a heavy police presence near the east end of downtown Kamloops Monday morning (Oct. 4). In a news release, Cpl. Dana Napier says 25-year-old Trista...
Oct 04, 2021
Fatal crash west of Salmon Arm closes Highway 1 in both directions
UPDATE (12:45 p.m.): DriveBC says Highway 1 at Ford Road in Tappen is clear, but drivers should expect delays in the area due to congestion. EARLIER: SALMON ARM, B.C. - Highway 1 west of Salmon Arm is...
Oct 04, 2021
Driver trapped in semi rollover
KAMLOOPS - Fire and rescue crews were called out just after midnight this morning (Oct 4) to a semi rollover on the East Trans Canada Highway in front of the Pineridge Golf Course. There was a confirm...
Oct 04, 2021
