Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Winter weather causes an additional challenge for Merritt rebuild
MERRITT, B.C. - The majority of Merritt residents made their way home this weekend after flood evacuation orders were lifted - but with the added layer of winter weather, the City says it's going to b...
Dec 06, 2021
Merritt Post Office resumes service
MERRITT, B.C. - The Merritt Post Office at 2040 Voght St. re-opened to customers.The post office begins its holiday hours this week; open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays from 8:30...
Dec 06, 2021
IIO investigating after reported robbery arrest in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - BC RCMP say they've notified the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of British Columbia of an incident in Kamloops that resulted in one male being taken to hospital. Friday (Dec. 3) ne...
Dec 06, 2021
TNRD implements COVID-19 vaccine policy for employees
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) announced that COVID-19 vaccination will be a requirement for employees, contractors, and volunteers as of Feb. 1, 2022. The TNRD says this requ...
Dec 06, 2021
Boyfriend of Ashley Simpson charged with second-degree murder
SALMON ARM, B.C. - BC Prosecution Service approved one charge of second degree murder against Ashley Marie Simpson's boyfriend at the time of her disappearance. The charge was approved against 39 year...
Dec 06, 2021
Florentine opening second floor to displaced Merritt residents
MERRITT, B.C. - The Florentine in Merritt is looking to help displaced Merritt residents by opening up their second floor to evacuees who have lost their homes. President Frank Rizzardo addressed the ...
Dec 06, 2021
Blazers Teddy Bear Toss returns in person, RIH Foundation asking for online donations
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers Teddy Bear Toss is taking a hybrid route for 2021. While the teddy bear toss returns in person during the Blazers game Friday (Dec. 10) at the Sandman Centre against th...
Dec 06, 2021
Kamloops snowfall makes for tricky road conditions
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops driver should give themselves more time to make it into work this morning (Dec. 6). Snow overnight has made for slick road conditions in the Kamloops area. According to Environment...
Dec 06, 2021
Vigil taking place at TRU campus on Polytechnique massacre anniversary
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Faculty Association's Gender Equity Committee will host a vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.The vigil will take...
Dec 05, 2021
Volunteers needed to help recreate Inks Lake outdoor rink
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Outdoor Skating Association (KOSA) is looking for donations and volunteers to help maintain great skating ice at Inks Lake this winter for recreational skating, shinny hockey and s...
Dec 05, 2021
