Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Transient population brings challenges to Kamloops community
KAMLOOPS - Like the first robin, or dandelions popping up on your lawn there are sure signs spring and summer have arrived. One of those is an increase in the transient population in our city, and tho...
Jul 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Community meeting raises questions about Canfor forest tenure
CLEARWATER, B.C. - More than 100 people attended a meeting for Clearwater and area residents Monday evening. The meeting gave those affected by the Canfor sawmill closure an opportunity to ask questio...
Jul 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops man arrested after allegedly night prowling in Barriere
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man has been arrested after an alleged incident of night prowling in Barriere.In a news release RCMP say Tyler Hawkins was arrested and charged with trespassing at night.The inci...
Jul 09, 2019
RCMP seek help finding missing Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a 67-year old man reported missing yesterday from a residence in Kamloops has been located safe and sound.
Jul 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Barriere woman charged after alleged house-egging, assault
BARRIERE, B.C. - RCMP in Barriere say a local woman has been charged after a number of unrelated incidents in the district.In a news release, Cpl. Rob Welsman says Bridgette Poore was charged June 25 ...
Jul 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Four injured in Monday Coquihalla crash
MERRITT, B.C. - Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on the Coquihalla Highway Monday.According to BC Emergency Health Services, the collision took place near Coldwater Road south of Merrit...
Jul 09, 2019 Image Credit: Submitted / Ted Barnes
MAP: Here's where thefts from vehicles are taking place in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - As the weather warms up in Kamloops, police are responding to thefts from vehicles in every neighbourhood in the city.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says dr...
Jul 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
No injuries as fire destroys two travel trailers
KAMLOOPS - Fire inspectors will be on the scene this morning to try and determine the cause of a fire overnight on Salish Road that destroyed two travel trailers.Captain Wade Lindoff of Kamloops Fire ...
Jul 09, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Federal Seniors Minister says more needs to be done for Canadians over 65
KAMLOOPS - According to the most recent Census data, 2016 was the first year there were more Canadians over the age of 65 than there were citizens under the age of 14. With more Baby Boomers approachi...
Adam Donnelly Jul 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
After latest settlement, former Kamloops Mountie says plenty more lawsuits to come
KAMLOOPS - A former RCMP officer says the settlement reached for women who worked or volunteered for the national police force is far from the end of legal action against the RCMP. Lawyers for women w...
Jul 08, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
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