Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
New COVID-19 closures take a toll on local businesses, some Kamloops gyms decide to stay open
KAMLOOPS - New COVID-19 restrictions have stopped gyms and nightclubs from operating all over the province as of Thursday (Dec. 23). Geralyn Cormack is the co-owner of a fitness centre and an instruct...
Dec 23, 2021
B.C. records new daily case record with 2,046 cases, active case count up by 1,486
VICTORIA - The province recorded a new daily case count record for COVID-19 today (Dec. 23), with 2,046 new cases in B.C. Active cases also shot up in B.C, and the Ministry of Health says there are no...
Dec 23, 2021
Fraudsters taking advantage of Kamloops residents
KAMLOOPS - Christmas is supposed to bring the best out in people. But sadly, it can also bring out the worst. RCMP in Kamloops are warning residents to be wary of scams that can quickly ruin your holi...
Dec 23, 2021
Kamloops and many surrounding areas see increase in weekly COVID-19 cases
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops local health area (LHA) saw another increase in weekly COVID-19 cases and is up to an average daily rate of 10.1 to 15 per 100,000 population.According to the latest data from ...
Dec 22, 2021
Kamloops' mayor looks back on a year filled with emergency responses, healthcare challenges, and social issues
KAMLOOPS - Throughout the course of 2021, Kamloops has been ground-zero for many big events - fires, floods, residential school findings, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking back, Kamloops Mayor Ken Ch...
Dec 22, 2021
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes break-in and downtown disturbance
Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 373 calls for service from midnight Friday (Dec. 17) to 9 a.m. on Monday (Dec. 20). Below are some highlights from those reports.Break-in at Seymour homeA Kaml...
Dec 22, 2021
Operation Red Nose cancels remainder of Kamloops dates due to Omicron concerns and new restrictions
KAMLOOPS - Operations Red Nose Kamloops called the remainder of its 2021 campaign.In a news release Wednesday (Dec. 22) morning, the holiday designated driving service announced it will not operate on...
Dec 22, 2021
Heavy snow concerns for highway motorists in regions surrounding Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a series of weather warnings across the province including several predicting heavy snow for mountain passes in the southern half of the province. Over the nex...
Dec 22, 2021
Harper Mountain opens for winter season after weekend snowfall
KAMLOOPS - Another season has begun at Harper Mountain, and if pre-season ticket sales and snowfall levels are any indication, it's going to be a good one."With all the new snow - what more could a sk...
Dec 21, 2021
B.C. reports 1,308 new COVID-19 cases, 138 in Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - B.C. reports 1,308 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday (Dec. 21) with only 138 of them in Interior Health. Active cases spiked again to 6,348 in the province (up by 913 since Monday) and increas...
Dec 21, 2021
