Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Mounties seek Merritt woman on province-wide warrant
MERRITT, B.C. - The Merritt RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a wanted Merritt woman."Melissa Anne Hillis, is wanted province wide for two different counts of theft under $5000, ...
Jun 02, 2021
Another truck accident on Highway 5A
KAMLOOPS - Perhaps more fodder for those who want truck traffic halted on highway 5 A between Kamloops and Merritt. The road was partially blocked last night when a semi rolled near Trapp Lake. No ser...
Jun 02, 2021
Canadians can expect more remains to be found at residential school sites: Sinclair
The former chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says Canadians should be prepared for the discovery of more children's remains at other residential school sites across the country. Reti...
Jun 01, 2021
Kamloops family asking for safe supply in wake of son's accidental drug overdose
KAMLOOPS - Troylana Manson can barely talk about her son without breaking down. It's been just over a month since 26-year-old Aaron Manson died of an accidental drug overdose, passing away at home in ...
Jun 01, 2021
Kamloops man arrested, charged in 2019 shooting on city's North Shore
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say an arrest has been made in relation to a December 2019 shooting that injured one man. In a release, Cst. Crystal Evelyn says on May 21, 2021, police executed an unendorsed...
Jun 01, 2021
Mayor Christian commits to resolution with Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc; multiple spots in Kamloops to be draped in orange
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops council meeting on Tuesday (June 1) - the first since the discovery of 215 children's remains buried on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School - began with a...
Jun 01, 2021
Family of Ryan Shtuka building on detailed approach following RCMP search in Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - It's been more than three years since Ryan Shtuka disappeared while in Sun Peaks, and this past weekend RCMP returned to the area for another search. Ryan was not recovered on this s...
Jun 01, 2021
Body recovered in Okanagan Lake believed to be Kamloops firefighter
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - Authorities in Kelowna believe they have found the body of a Kamloops firefighter in Okanagan Lake.Brian Lannon went missing on May 15 during a recreational dive in the lake when ...
Jun 01, 2021
FortisBC to excavate, inspect gas line through Kenna Cartwright Park next week
KAMLOOPS - FortisBC has designated next week as a work week within Kenna Cartwright Park.According to the utility, crews will be excavating and inspecting two small sections of the Fortis natural gas ...
Jun 01, 2021
Apology issued after removal of memorial for Kamloops residential school victims
VICTORIA - An apology has been issued after a memorial honouring the young victims of the Kamloops Indian Residential School was removed from the steps of the British Columbia legislature just hours a...
Jun 01, 2021
