Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Atmospheric river may cause high water levels in Kamloops, Interior Region
KAMLOOPS - An atmospheric river is heading towards British Columbia, and according to the BC River Forecast Centre's latest data, Kamloops may also see water levels rise Although this atmospheric rive...
Jan 11, 2022
City of Kamloops asks drivers to avoid evening on-street parking downtown as crews clean up snow
The City of Kamloops is asking residents to avoid overnight parking downtown and to expect delays as they begin evening snow clearing efforts starting Wednesday (Jan. 12) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. The aff...
Jan 11, 2022
Coquihalla Highway experiences numerous closures over 24-hour stretch
UPDATE (1:45 p.m.) - The Coquihalla Highway is now fully open in both directions Hope and Merritt. DriveBC says drivers can expect some delays to continue due to congestion. EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - It's b...
Jan 11, 2022
VIDEO: Five arrested, 43 tickets issued after 'Maskless Monday' demonstration in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP arrested five people and issued 43 tickets following a "Maskless Monday" protest at The Real Canadian Superstore.Officers attended the store at around 6:00 p.m. on Jan. 10, wh...
Jan 11, 2022
Salmon Arm Mountie tracks down arson suspect, performs life-saving CPR
SALMON ARM, B.C. - An RCMP officer in Salmon Arm is being credited with saving the life of an arson suspect.Early Saturday morning (Jan. 8), firefighters called Mounties to help with a house fire on S...
Jan 11, 2022
Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian among the B.C. mayors calling on the province to focus on complex care housing solutions
KAMLOOPS -The BC Urban Mayors' Caucus (BCUMC) has renewed its call for the provincial government to provide complex care housing solutions to deal with vulnerable members of the population.The group o...
Jan 11, 2022
Warmer temperatures melting snow around Kamloops, residents reminded to keep catch basins clear
KAMLOOPS - According to latest forecasts from Environment Canada, the cold spell that arrived last month in Kamloops is on its way out."Last night was the last day of that really cold weather regime,"...
Jan 10, 2022
Merritt monitoring upcoming atmospheric river, no advisories or warnings in effect
KAMLOOPS - Just under two months after an atmospheric river caused the Coldwater River to flood and the City of Merritt to evacuate, the city says it's monitoring another event in the forecast for B.C...
Jan 10, 2022
RCMP investigating after 30 laptops stolen from Parkcrest Elementary School
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are investigating after 30 Chromebooks were stolen from a portable classroom on the North Shore overnight on Jan. 3. Cst. Crystal Evelyn is asking the public to look out for s...
Jan 10, 2022
One injured after head-on crash closes Westsyde Road
KAMLOOPS - One person was sent to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash closed Westsyde Road near Collingwood Drive Monday (Jan. 10) morning.Kamloops RCMP say a southbound vehicle ...
Jan 10, 2022
