Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
RCMP service dog helps Mounties track down break-in suspects near McLure
McLURE, B.C. - Barriere RCMP members and the Kamloops Police Dog Service teamed up last week to nab a pair suspected in a series of Barriere-area break-ins.On Wednesday (May 12) at about 7:30 a.m., a ...
May 17, 2021
City of Kamloops unveils details of Cpt. Jennifer Casey Memorial at Fulton Field Park
KAMLOOPS - Monday (May 17) marks the one-year anniversary of the Snowbirds crash in Kamloops during Operation Inspiration.Monday morning, the City of Kamloops was joined by Cpt. Jennifer Casey's partn...
May 17, 2021
Minos reverses course, decides against opening dining room in defiance of restrictions
KAMLOOPS - A North Shore restaurant that last week pledged to open its indoor dining room regardless of public health restrictions has reversed its decision.In a Facebook message posted Sunday night (...
May 17, 2021
Merritt woman charged for impaired driving causing bodily harm
MERRITT, B.C. - A pedestrian was struck and pinned between two vehicles in the 2100-block of Granite Avenue in Merritt back on March 13, 2021.On scene, Merritt RCMP arrested the driver of the vehicle ...
May 17, 2021
Sa-Hali Secondary added to Interior Health's COVID-19 exposure list
KAMLOOPS - A second Kamloops school is on Interior Health's school exposure list Monday (May 17).Sa-Hali Secondary had a potential COVID-19 exposure between May 10 and 13. It joined Valleyview Seconda...
May 17, 2021
Sad memories one year after Snowbird crash
KAMLOOPS - It was one year ago today when Kamloops was rocked by the crash of a Snowbirds plane into a Brocklehurst neighbourhood.. It happened as the demonstration team was heading out of town. The T...
May 17, 2021
Kamloops country artist aims to kickstart career beyond the pandemic
KAMLOOPS - Tanner Dawson got his start in the country music industry three years ago while participating at a talent contest for the Rockin' River Music Festival in Merritt.The native of Chase, now li...
May 16, 2021
Hikers reminded to stay on trails after close call on Mara Mountain
Stay on the main trails.That's the message from Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) Platoon Captain Wade Lindoff after a woman got into a "precarious position" on Mara Mountain near Cinnamon Ridge Saturday (Ma...
May 16, 2021
B.C. launches website to help people identify algae blooms in lakes
SALMON ARM - To understand where and when algae blooms happen around the province, B.C.'s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy developed an educational Algae Watch website.One event tha...
May 15, 2021
North Shore BIA calling for more accountability for criminal behaviour
KAMLOOPS - The North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) wants criminals held accountable for their actions. The North Shore is among several Kamloops neighbourhoods that have noticed an in...
May 14, 2021
