Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops tax increase set at 0.93 per cent for 2021
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops council formally approved the city's 0.93 per cent tax increase during Tuesday's (April 20) council meeting.The average house value in Kamloops went up from $443,000 in 2020 to $46...
Apr 20, 2021
Pharmacy vaccination demand in Kamloops growing with opening of 40+ age category
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops vaccination clinics and pharmacies are keeping busy this month, as thousands of people register, book appointments and get innoculated against COVID-19. "I can tell you as of (Tues...
Apr 20, 2021
Kamloops man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Surrey
KAMLOOPS - A man originally from Kamloops who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested.Shane Anthony Jeurissen, 51, was arrested in Surrey Sunday (April 18) evening. Jeurissen was release...
Apr 20, 2021
Late B.C. budget means less time for scrutiny: Fraser-Nicola MLA
MERRITT, B.C. - The BC NDP and Finance Minster Selina Robinson are set to table their budget today, two months later than usual.Budgets have historically been presented in late February, however due t...
Apr 20, 2021
Charges approved after 2020 cannabis grow op raid near Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - A search warrant executed in 2020 has led to charges being laid against four men.On November 19, 2020, the Merritt RCMP executed a Cannabis Act search warrant a residence in the 9000-b...
Apr 20, 2021
BGC Kamloops hopes federal government’s budgeted childcare funding tackles staffing, training, and flexibility issues
KAMLOOPS - The executive director for BGC Kamloops, formerly known as the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops, said they were expecting a substantial childcare investment from the federal government.Traci...
Apr 19, 2021
Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP concerned with federal budget spending levels
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod says the amount of spending announced in Monday's (Apr. 19) federal budget will be expensive for Canadians.With a $354 billion deficit posted for t...
Apr 19, 2021
TNRD residents near Petit Creek fire prepare for potential evacuation
MERRITT - "It's as scary as it's ever been." Noreen Cross has lived in her house along Highway 8 for 17 years. Now, the nearby Petit Creek Wildfire is threatening to force her out. "You could see that...
Apr 19, 2021
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
