Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
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
RCMP scour Lower Sahali for suspect in armed robbery
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP have a suspect in custody. This story has been updated here. EARLIER: RCMP are out in force in Lower Sahali Monday afternoon (Apr. 19) after the report of an armed robbery. Kam...
Apr 19, 2021
Van catches fire after getting t-boned in North Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Two people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a vehicle collision in North Kamloops involving an RCMP cruiser.Late Friday (April 16), Kamloops RCMP said a car travelling north...
Apr 19, 2021
RCMP locate Kamloops woman who was reported missing Monday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have confirmed a 32-year-old woman, who was reported missing Monday (Apr 19), has been located. Kamloops RCMP would like to thank those who assisted with the investigation. &n...
Apr 19, 2021
