Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Man charged in Merritt church fires in court
MERRITT- The man suspected of setting fire to a trio of churches in the Nicola Valley appeared in court yesterday to set a trial date.August Caprian is facing three charges of arson and one of break a...
Mar 12, 2021
Employment rises in Canada in February
KAMLOOPS - The unemployment rate in Canada dropped in February, dropping 1.2 points to 8.2 percent. That's the lowest rate since March of 2020. The number of people employed in the country is up 1.4 p...
Mar 12, 2021
Family has questions about prison death
KAMLOOPS - The family of a 31-year old man who died while at KRCC last November say they have questions and they want answers. William James Strande was placed in KRCC last November, and died less tha...
Mar 12, 2021
TNRD approves audit of expenses
KAMLOOPS - The Board of the Thompson Nicola Regional District voted 25-1 yesterday (Thursday) to approve a third-party audit of spending over the past five years. The motion to have the independent, f...
Mar 12, 2021
Small outdoor gatherings permitted in time for Spring Break, travel discouraged
KAMLOOPS - Students in the Kamloops-Thompson School District are looking forward to a week-long break from school, but health officials are urging families to abide by current health guidelines. Never...
Mar 11, 2021
Regional artists showcased this week through Art Exposed exhibit in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Artists from around the region have their work displayed throughout the old Courthouse this week as part of Art Exposed. The annual showcase hosted by Kamloops Arts Council features work fr...
Mar 11, 2021
Kamloops RCMP superintendent pushing for safe drug supply, focusing on prolific offenders
KAMLOOPS - The officer in charge of the Kamloops RCMP says the detachment has to start thinking outside the box and doing business differently. Supt. Syd Lecky would like to see the introduction of a ...
Mar 11, 2021
Dan Carroll sworn in as new Board President of Kamloops Chamber
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce has sworn in a new board president and new board members this week. In a release from Executive Director Acacia Pangilinan, the chamber says Daniel Carroll ...
Mar 11, 2021
Columbia-Shuswap district puts out call for more firefighter recruits
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is putting out an urgent call for more volunteer firefighters.In a news release posted to its website, the district says communities in...
Mar 11, 2021
Westsyde Care Residences COVID-19 outbreak comes to an end
KAMLOOPS - A second COVID-19 facility outbreak in Kamloops has been declared over Thursday (Mar. 11). According to Interior Health, the outbreak declared Feb. 1 at Westsyde Care Residences is no longe...
Mar 11, 2021
