Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
RCMP arrest suspect in Aberdeen Mall-area armed robbery
KAMLOOPS - A man is in custody after a report of an armed robbery near Aberdeen Mall Monday (April 19) afternoon.Kamloops RCMP said the man allegedly entered a retail store, stole merchandise and reve...
Apr 19, 2021
CAP team illustrates dangers, needs in Kamloops downtown to mayor
KAMLOOPS - The Customer Care and Patrol team - or the CAP team - is increasing its presence on downtown streets. At times, it's a dangerous job, picking up needles, used naloxone kits, and other garba...
Apr 19, 2021
RCMP scour Lower Sahali for suspect in armed robbery
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP have a suspect in custody. This story has been updated here. EARLIER: RCMP are out in force in Lower Sahali Monday afternoon (Apr. 19) after the report of an armed robbery. Kam...
Apr 19, 2021
Van catches fire after getting t-boned in North Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Two people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a vehicle collision in North Kamloops involving an RCMP cruiser.Late Friday (April 16), Kamloops RCMP said a car travelling north...
Apr 19, 2021
RCMP locate Kamloops woman who was reported missing Monday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have confirmed a 32-year-old woman, who was reported missing Monday (Apr 19), has been located. Kamloops RCMP would like to thank those who assisted with the investigation. &n...
Apr 19, 2021
Not enough people calling to receive AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: Kamloops pharmacist
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops pharmacist says a flood of people coming in to receive COVID-19 vaccinations last week has slowed to a trickle Monday (Apr. 19).Manshadi Pharmacy on Tranquille Road is one of 13 ...
Apr 19, 2021
Driver clocked at 243 km/h south of Merritt, car impounded
MERRITT - B.C. RCMP Traffic Services reminded drivers they have little tolerance for excessive speeders.A driver in a 2016 Corvette was caught traveling 243 km/h - more than twice the speed limit - on...
Apr 19, 2021
PHOTOS: Semi destroyed by fire on Coquihalla; traffic getting through
KAMLOOPS - Traffic is being diverted around a vehicle fire on the Coquihalla Highway Monday morning (Apr. 19). The fire is about 15 kilometres north of Merritt. Photos from the scene show the remains ...
Apr 19, 2021
More than 30,000 COVID-19 vaccines delivered in Kamloops to date
KAMLOOPS - Enough COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Kamloops to cover nearly half of city's adult population.As of Monday (April 19), Interior Health Medical Health Officer Dr. Carol Fe...
Apr 19, 2021
Large Merritt-area development removes casino from proposal
MERRITT, B.C. - The proposed Hamilton Hill development will be back in front of Merritt council on Tuesday night with one major change.The developer has removed the casino from the plans."The revised ...
Apr 19, 2021
