Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Slight increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C.,16 new healthcare facilities outbreaks declared
VICTORIA - COVID-19 related hospitalizations in B.C saw a slight increase today, with 324 people now in hospital, and 90 in intensive care. In today's (Jan. 6) update, the province reports 3,223 new c...
Jan 06, 2022
City of Kamloops crews increasing snow removal efforts to limit build up
KAMLOOPS - The first week of the new year has brought fresh snowfall for City of Kamloops plows to clear, and their work is far from over. Streets and Environmental Services Manager Glen Farrow says c...
Jan 06, 2022
Interior Health using combination of rapid and PCR tests amid Omicron spread, with booster shot eligibility increasing
KAMLOOPS - With the highly transmissible Omicron variant spreading throughout B.C., Interior Health (IH) is using a combination of rapid tests and PCR tests to identify positive cases. Interim Chief M...
Jan 06, 2022
RCMP advising against leaving cars unattended after Barriere gas station theft
BARRIERE - Barriere RCMP are urging people to not leave their cars unattended with the keys in the ignition after a truck was stolen from a gas station Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 4).Police say the owner ...
Jan 06, 2022
Kamloops RCMP discover drugs, weapons and stolen property during eviction
KAMLOOPS - RCMP officers in Kamloops recovered drugs, stolen property and weapons as they assisted with an eviction on Tranquille Road on Dec. 31.Officers and movers gained access the unoccupied room,...
Jan 06, 2022
Hell or High Water fundraiser announced in support of flood and fire victims in B.C.
MERRITT - Kenny Hess and EH Canada Travel have announced a fundraiser to support communities in B.C. that were affected by this year's extreme weather events.Money raised at the Hell or High Water liv...
Jan 06, 2022
Kamloops bus driver recognized for good deed
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops bus driver was recently recognized on social media for helping an elderly woman navigate the snowy sidewalk of Tranquille Road.Operator Darren Kiesman was driving his Route 1 Tra...
Jan 06, 2022
RCMP stop erratic truck, recover drugs and weapon
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are investigating after recovering drugs and a weapon following reports of dangerous driving on New Year's Day (Jan. 1).RCMP responded to a call of a pickup truck swerving and...
Jan 06, 2022
Multiple vehicle incidents reported along east Trans Canada Highway in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - BC Emergency Health Services (BC EHS) says two people were taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle incident along Highway 1 in Kamloops this morning (Jan. 6). According to BC EHS, a call ca...
Jan 06, 2022
More snow is on the way for Kamloops region Thursday
KAMLOOPS - A Heavy Snowfall warning remains in place for the South Thompson region Thursday morning, following a night of steady snowfall.Environment Canada reports 6 cm of snow fell at it's measuring...
Jan 06, 2022
