Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Police asking for information following altercations with two stolen vehicles
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a heavy police presence in Valleyview early this afternoon (Dec. 30) was in response to a stolen vehicle. Around 1:30 p.m. today officers spotted a stolen vehicle along Fr...
Dec 30, 2020
B.C reports 485 new COVID-19 cases with 11 virus-related deaths
VICTORIA - According to provincial health officials, B.C recorded 485 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, and 11 more deaths. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provided an update today, ...
Dec 30, 2020
Province announces one-day liquor sales pause to deter New Year's Eve parties
VICTORIA - B.C,'s provincial health officer issued new orders today which will halt liquor sales for New Year's Eve (Dec. 31). In an update today (Dec. 30), Dr. Bonnie Henry announced concerns around ...
Dec 30, 2020
Full Parole granted for man responsible for fatal boat crash on Shuswap Lake
KAMLOOPS - Full parole has been granted to Leon Reinbrecht, the man behind the wheel of a speeding boat that collided with a houseboat on Shuswap Lake in 2010, killing one person and injuring others. ...
Dec 30, 2020
Canada Games Pool to slowly reopen as renovation work wraps up
KAMLOOPS - Major renovations to the Canada Games Aquatic Centre at the Tournament Capital Centre are nearly complete. The City closed the Centre last spring to begin work on a $13.5 million infrastruc...
Dec 30, 2020
City asks residents to be kind to snow plow operators after reports of mistreatment
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is voicing its disappointment over the way snow plow operators have been treated by residents over the holidays. City Streets Manager Glen Farrow says street clearing c...
Dec 29, 2020
How to dispose of your Christmas trees and holiday waste
KAMLOOPS - Christmas is over, the holiday decorations are starting to come down and those who opt for a real tree at Christmas have begun to haul them away. "Usually it's that weekend just before New ...
Dec 29, 2020
B.C records 2,206 new COVID-19 cases over five day span, 74 fatalities
VICTORIA - Provincial health officials are urging residents to avoid New Year's Eve gatherings - with 2,206 new cases of COVID-19 recorded over the Christmas holidays.The new cases were counted in a f...
Dec 29, 2020
VIDEO: Kamloops Fire Rescue tackles truck fire in Dallas area
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews were called to a semi-truck fire along Kokanee Way Tuesday morning (Dec. 29).The call came in just after 11 a.m and KFR arrived on scene shortly after to douse fl...
Dec 29, 2020
Alexis Creek RCMP seize guns and drugs while arresting two people on Christmas Eve
ALEXIS CREEK - A report of a suspicious truck parked along Highway 20, turned into police seizure of guns and drugs on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24).RCMP say the incident took place near Lee's Corner, appro...
Dec 29, 2020
