Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Three vie for Tk'emlups chief's position in upcoming election
TK'EMLUPS - Tk'emlups te Secwepemc has finalized its candidate lists for the upcoming chief and council election.There are three candidates vying to be chief: Incumbent Rosanne Casimir, Chad Gottfried...
Oct 4, 2021
RCMP out in force at two Kamloops motels Monday
UPDATE- Oct 5, 6:00 AM RCMP have arrested the subject of a heavy police presence near the east end of downtown Monday morning. Cpl. Dana Napier says 25-year-old Tristan Fernandez was taken into custod...
Oct 4, 2021
Remembering Mr. Science: BIG Little Science Centre hosts memorial for Gordon Gore
KAMLOOPS - At first, it seemed like your usual weekend at the BIG Little Science Centre - a series of science experiments to keep the audience entertained. However, Sunday (Oct. 3) at the BIG Little S...
Oct 4, 2021
UPDATE: RCMP arrest wanted man after standoff at downtown Kamloops motel
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP have arrested the subject of a heavy police presence near the east end of downtown Kamloops Monday morning (Oct. 4). In a news release, Cpl. Dana Napier says 25-year-old Trista...
Oct 4, 2021
Fatal crash west of Salmon Arm closes Highway 1 in both directions
UPDATE (12:45 p.m.): DriveBC says Highway 1 at Ford Road in Tappen is clear, but drivers should expect delays in the area due to congestion. EARLIER: SALMON ARM, B.C. - Highway 1 west of Salmon Arm is...
Oct 4, 2021
Driver trapped in semi rollover
KAMLOOPS - Fire and rescue crews were called out just after midnight this morning (Oct 4) to a semi rollover on the East Trans Canada Highway in front of the Pineridge Golf Course. There was a confirm...
Oct 4, 2021
B.C. to begin COVID-19 booster shots for long-term care, assisted living residents
VICTORIA - British Columbians living in long-term care and assisted living homes are due to start receiving COVID-19 booster shots this week. Health officials say they are offering boosters because of...
Oct 4, 2021
United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo kicks off workplace fundraising campaign
KAMLOOPS - United Way BC kicked off its workplace campaign Friday (Oct. 1).Regional Director for United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo Katie Neustaeter says what makes the workplace campaign so unique is...
Oct 3, 2021
MP-elect Caputo expects newly formed federal government to sit for the first time after Remembrance Day
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP-elect is expecting to sit in the House of Commons for the first time after Remembrance Day.Frank Caputo of the Conservative Party of Canada believes Prime M...
Oct 3, 2021
Strength in season pass sales a rare silver lining for ski resorts post-pandemic
In any normal winter, Cameron Birch and his family of five would pack their bags for an all-inclusive vacation somewhere warm and sunny. But when the pandemic kept them from booking a trip south, the ...
Oct 3, 2021
