Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Forest Enhancement Society of BC helping Merritt company recover more wood fibre from local forests
KAMLOOPS - It's been a difficult couple years for the forest industry in B.C. Shutdowns and curtailments in 2019 led to mills across the province laying off thousands of people. However, Valley Carrie...
Mar 25, 2021
Kamloops business owners take advantage of provincial program to improve digital presence
KAMLOOPS - In early January we brought you the story of the Digitial Economy: Rapid Response and Resiliency program - DER3, for short. All the spots in the program have been filled, and businesses are...
Mar 25, 2021
Kamloops RCMP release surveillance snaps in stolen satchel case
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are releasing suspect photos after a satchel containing important items was stolen from a vehicle in downtown Kamloops.On Saturday (Mar. 20) at about 4:20 p.m., RCMP were info...
Mar 25, 2021
BC Care Providers Association says eased visitation restrictions a huge relief for many seniors
KAMLOOPS - An easing of visitation restrictions at long term care and assisted living facilities is welcome news to the CEO of the BC Care Providers Association. Terry Lake has been advocating for mor...
Mar 25, 2021
Merritt RCMP seek public’s help to locate man wanted province-wide
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a wanted Merritt man."Mark Marcell Archachan is wanted province-wide for theft under $5,000, in relation to an alleged o...
Mar 25, 2021
PHOTOS: Kamloops Fire Rescue frees pup from couch trap
KAMLOOPS - Everyone needs a hand getting out of a tight spot once in a while - even our furry friends.A local family called Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) Wednesday night (Mar. 24) when their pooch Bean g...
Mar 25, 2021
Sisters of Saint Ann donate $150,000 for TRU Indigenous nursing initiatives
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University's Limitless campaign has been given another boost for Indigenous nursing students. The Sisters of Saint Ann, a Roman Catholic women's congregation who founded St....
Mar 25, 2021
VIDEO: Brazen thief takes motorcycle from North Shore apartment complex
KAMLOOPS - Surveillance video posted to social media Wednesday (Mar. 24) shows the lengths a thief went to in order to make off with a motorcycle.The video was posted by Joshua Knaak of ARPA Investmen...
Mar 25, 2021
Kelson Group seeking community input on revised City Gardens development plans
KAMLOOPS - A multi-million dollar downtown development project is gathering public feedback before it submits for a development permit. In a release today (Mar. 25), the Kelson Group is asking the com...
Mar 25, 2021
Prince George pair arrested after Shuswap drug, weapons bust
SORRENTO, B.C. - A man and woman from Prince George are facing charges after a drug and weapons bust in the Shuswap community of Sorrento.According to Salmon Arm RCMP, a drug-trafficking investigation...
Mar 24, 2021
