Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Wildfires emerge at Dick Hart Memorial Park and Tranquille River
KAMLOOPS - A new wildfire was discovered at Dick Hart Memorial Park, northeast of Heffley Creek, on Saturday (April 17).B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said the wildfire is at 1.1 hectares. While the cau...
Apr 17, 2021
Celebrating frontline workers: Long-time Kamloops mechanic gives back
KAMLOOPS - For the last 50 years, he's been a staple in the automotive business, selling and fixing cars in Kamloops. Franco Annicchiarico planned to celebrate his half century as the owner of Franco'...
Apr 16, 2021
COVID-19 exposures at schools in Williams Lake, Merritt and Salmon Arm
KAMLOOPS - New exposures of COVID-19 have turned up in school in Williams Lake, Merritt and Salmon Arm.Williams Lake:Lake City Secondary (April 6, 7, 8 and 9)Merritt:Merritt Secondary (April 8 and 9)S...
Apr 16, 2021
Meeting individuals where they're at for World Autism Month
KAMLOOPS - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a range of conditions that affect one in 66 children in Canada. ASD can be characterized by difficulty with social skills, repetitive behaviours and...
Apr 16, 2021
Kamloops-Thompson School District concerned about COVID-19 transmission in weeks ahead
KAMLOOPS - School District 73 is concerned about the weeks ahead as COVID-19 transmission remains high in B.C. On Thursday (Apr. 15), Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provided data backing u...
Apr 16, 2021
Kamloops man wanted on outstanding Canada-wide warrant
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are asking for the public's help to track down a Kamloops man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.Shane Anthony Jeurissen, 51, was released on a long-term supervision order less than a mon...
Apr 16, 2021
Two wildfires spark near Merritt — one at 500 hectares
MERRITT, B.C. - The BC Wildfire Service is reporting that two new wildfires have sparked near Merritt.The closest one is South of town along the Coldwater River. The blaze is estimated at 3.0 hectares...
Apr 16, 2021
Kamloops RCMP, health and family services rescue baby taken from hospital 'against medical advice'
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a young infant who was taken from hospital against medical advice has been rescued by authorities.In a news release, spokesperson Cst. Crystal Evelyn says police were info...
Apr 16, 2021
"We need to be as cautious now as we are in August": BC Wildfire Service, KFR warn residents of dry fire potential
KAMLOOPS - With temperatures heating up in the Interior, and no rainfall forecast in the near future, firefighters are urging residents to be extremely cautious.BC Wildfire Service crews are currently...
Apr 16, 2021
Provincial loan for Merritt development questioned by B.C. Liberals
MERRITT, B.C. - The residential development along Walters Street in Merritt is nearing completion as a 75-unit building with units being sold for market value.The original proposal, in early 2019, was...
Apr 16, 2021
