Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TNRD issues one evacuation alert, adjusts existing alert and order
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) adjusted its evacuation orders and alerts Saturday (July 24) evening.An evacuation order issued by the TNRD Emergency Operations Centre in Kamlo...
Jul 25, 2021
Dangerous sex offender who intended to live in Kamloops now living in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - A dangerous sex offender who had apparently moved to Kamloops is now taking up residence in Chilliwack.In April, RCMP warned Kamloops residents that James Leo Gracie, 61, had finished his...
Jul 23, 2021
Kamloops' top cop anticipates charges coming soon in high-profile organized crime, homicide cases
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say the Targeted Enforcement Unit and Serious Crimes Unit have made progress on the organized crime front - with numerous investigations expected to result in charges. RCMP ca...
Jul 23, 2021
Kamloops RCMP, NSBIA say systemic changes needed to address ongoing social challenges
KAMLOOPS - There are growing calls in Kamloops for better mental health and addictions treatments, and specialized resources to address social disturbances on city streets. Kamloops RCMP say a signifi...
Jul 23, 2021
Whitecroft residents express relief, gratitude as they return home
WHITECROFT, B.C. - Whitecroft residents were told they could go home on Thursday night after being put on an evacuation order for almost two weeks."I know the firefighters were going to do everything ...
Jul 23, 2021
Suspected impaired driver with infant passenger nabbed in Valleyview
KAMLOOPS - RCMP officers never know what they will find on the streets of Kamloops at 3:30 a.m. Friday morning, it was a suspected impaired driver with a baby in the back seat.Cst. Crystal Evelyn says...
Jul 23, 2021
Interior Health plans COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Kamloops Farmers' Market
KAMLOOPS - If you're planning to head to the Kamloops Farmers' Market Saturday morning (July 24), you can pick up some protection from COVID-19 in addition to your crafts and veggies.Interior Health w...
Jul 23, 2021
Gyldi's Pizza truck recovered after Wednesday theft
KAMLOOPS - A local food truck has been recovered and will be returned to its owners.According to Kamloops RCMP, the Gyldi's Pizza truck was taken at about 9:00 p.m. Wednesday (July 21) from the 300-bl...
Jul 23, 2021
City of Merritt signs deal with TNRD to provide fire protection at Trans Mountain camp
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt has entered into an agreement with the Thompson Nicola Regional District to provide fire protection at the Trans Mountain camp for the next 18 months."Though the ca...
Jul 23, 2021
Wind shift helped firefighters gain the upper hand on Embleton Mountain fire: BCWS
WHITECROFT, B.C. - Whitecroft residents are heading back home Friday (July 23) as the community's evacuation order was lifted by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Thursday evening.The order was fi...
Jul 23, 2021
