Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

KAMLOOPS - Two Indigenous protesters have been found guilty after a 2019 confrontation with security personnel outside a Trans Mountain pumping station near Blue River. In B.C. Provincial Court in Kam...

KAMLOOPS - It's been two weeks since the Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery tickets sold out on May 6.Before the holders of the 18,000 tickets find out if they'll win the $700,000 plus home in Westsyde, th...

MERRITT, B.C. - The Thompson Nicola Regional District Board of Directors have voted 25-1 in favour of recommending approval of a liquor licence for the Trans Mountain work camp near Merritt.The vote f...

SALMON ARM, B.C. - A man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for a Calgary murder was arrested last week in Salmon Arm.According to the Calgary Police Service, Christopher Douglas Mathers, 34, turned hims...

KAMLOOPS - It's a sure sign summer is not far away: City of Kamloops spray parks will open for the season this weekend.According to a City news release, the spray amenities at Riverside Park, Albert M...

MERRITT, B.C. - A commercial truck was heavily damaged by fire southwest of Merritt Tuesday evening (May 18). The fire took place on the Coquihalla Highway near the Great Bear Snowshed. Former Merritt...

KAMLOOPS - To boost pandemic financial relief, the B.C. government will soon dole out $50 million for anchor tourism attractions throughout the province. Tourism Kamloops CEO Beverley DeSantis says th...

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops council has approved a pilot project for Riverside Park this summer. The decision allows Tourism Kamloops to contract commercial activity. Tourism Kamloops CEO Beverley DeSantis sa...

KAMLOOPS - Fitness classes can take place at some Kamloops parks and green spaces for a year.Council unanimously approved a notice of motion brought forth by Councillors Sadie Hunter and Kathy Sinclai...

KAMLOOPS - Fifty-three year old Brian Lannon lived for scuba diving. According to friends and colleagues, it was his passion. "He was really looking forward to retiring in a few years and just getting...