Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Sun Peaks back to full operation this weekend
(Editor's Note: This story replaces an earlier version, updating it with new information.) WHITECROFT, B.C. - It's a rare bit of hopeful news on the B.C. wildfire fight. Operations at Sun Peaks will r...
Jul 22, 2021
Seymour Arm evacuation expanded
SEYMOUR ARM, B.C. - An evacuation order affecting a portion of the Shuswap community of Seymour Arm has been expanded.It's due to the nearby Hunakwa Lake fire, now measured at 1,100 hectares and threa...
Jul 22, 2021
Lengthy investigation leads to child pornography charge against Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS - An investigation that began 15 months ago has yielded charges against a Kamloops man for possession of child pornography.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say they were contacted by the B.C....
Jul 22, 2021
Kamloops mayor says The LOOP's role will be filled by newly-created day centres
KAMLOOPS - Less surprised and more frustrated, LOOP operator Glenn Hilke says he doesn't understand the City's decision to suspend the organization's business license, or the suspension of its funding...
Jul 22, 2021
Long-term effects of smoke inhalation should be avoided: Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - It has been almost a month of a smoke-filled sky in Kamloops and the recommendation from Interior Health remains the same: stay indoors, stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor exercise -...
Jul 22, 2021
Lower COVID-19 vaccination rates for Kamloops North; Kamloops South ahead of B.C. average
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops North is behind the provincial average for COVID-19 vaccinations, but Kamloops South is ahead - and it could be part of the reason why the Interior has had the highest number of ne...
Jul 22, 2021
Residents of 17 properties near Lytton allowed back home
LYTTON, B.C. - While the Lytton Creek wildfire is prompting evacuation orders on its leading edge - including for the community of Spences Bridge - residents on the other end are being sent back home....
Jul 22, 2021
Ashcroft RCMP want to return stolen stamp collections to sender
ASHCROFT, B.C. - RCMP in Ashcroft are hoping to reunite two large and intricate stamp collections with their rightful owners.In a news release, Cst. Richard Wright of the Ashcroft detachment says poli...
Jul 22, 2021
UPDATE: Pellet gun led to firearm complaint, RCMP takedown in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP say a pellet gun was at the heart of a firearm complaint downtown Thursday afternoon. At about 12:40 p.m., a suspect was seen pulling a firearm out of a backpack and pointing i...
Jul 22, 2021
TNRD evacuates Spences Bridge due to threatening Lytton Creek wildfire
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) announced the evacuation of 169 properties near the Lytton Creek wildfire Thursday (July 22), including all of Spences Bridge. These...
Jul 22, 2021
