Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Cariboo COVID-19 cases climbed last week, while Kamloops saw slight decrease
KAMLOOPS - While several regions in British Columbia are seeing COVID-19 infection spikes, data recorded for the start of January in Kamloops saw a modest decrease. One of the largest case jumps was s...
Jan 16, 2021

Gemstone denies allegation employee came to work knowingly COVID-19-positive; IH to investigate
KAMLOOPS - Days after a COVID-19 outbreak at Gemstone Care Centre that has seen at least 12 residents and two staff members test positive, Interior Health is looking into the cause. Concerned family m...
Jan 15, 2021

Kamloops entrepreneurs not shying away from opening up businesses amid pandemic
KAMLOOPS - The COVID-19 pandemic made 2020 a difficult year for many businesses in Kamloops as companies made the difficult decision to shut their doors either temporarily or for good. It was also a y...
Jan 15, 2021

Gemstone confirms 12 residents, two staff members have contracted COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - The COVID-19 outbreak at the Gemstone Care Centre is growing. The president and co-owner of the care facility in Brocklehurst says there are now 12 residents and two staff members who have ...
Jan 15, 2021

COVID-19 exposure at Barriere Elementary
BARRIERE, B.C. - COVID-19 exposures have now been confirmed at both schools in Barriere.According to a notice sent home to parents Wednesday (Jan. 13), an exposure took place at Barriere Elementary on...
Jan 15, 2021

Friday morning crash snarls Trans Canada traffic in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A multi-vehicle incident snarled traffic on the Trans Canada Highway, just east of the Peterson Creek Bridge on Friday morning (Jan. 15).Kamloops Fire Rescue and RCMP were both on scene at ...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jan 15, 2021

Upper Nicola confirms two positive COVID-19 cases
UPPER NICOLA, B.C. - The Upper Nicola Band has confirmed two positive cases of COVID-19 among its community.In a letter posted to Upper Nicola's Facebook Page written by Chief Harvey McLeod and Collet...
Jan 15, 2021

TNRD defers decision on supporting ban of commercial trucks on Highway 5A
KAMLOOPS - In December, a presentation was made to the TNRD Board of Directors seeking support in banning commercial truck traffic from highway 5a, between Merritt and Kamloops."Highway 5A is ill-equi...
James Peters Jan 15, 2021

Argo Road Maintenance calling for patience after employee assaulted on the job
KAMLOOPS - The general manager of Argo Road Maintenance in Kamloops is calling for more patience and compassion after one of his workers was assaulted on the job this week. The employee, who was filli...
Dave Barry Jan 14, 2021

Former Mountie, North Thompson sports coach convicted of sex abuse granted full parole
VANCOUVER - A former Mountie and sports coach convicted of sexually abusing young boys in British Columbia and Saskatchewan has been granted full parole.Alan Davidson was sentenced to almost six years...
Jan 14, 2021

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