Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
COVID-19 arrives in North Thompson, with 27 cases identified in Kamloops last week
KAMLOOPS - After managing to escape official infections for months, the first recorded cases of the COVID-19 virus have shown up in the North Thompson region. The case data was revealed as the BC Cent...
Dec 31, 2020
City crews repairing water main break in Dallas area
KAMLOOPS - Several homes in the Dallas area are without water this morning (Dec. 31) as City of Kamloops crews work to repair a water main break. Utility Services Manager Greg Wightman says the break ...
Dec 31, 2020
Wildlights virtual tour to raise money to help Wildlife Park survive
KAMLOOPS - If you're looking for something to occupy your time over the New Year's holiday, take in the virtual tour of the B.C. Wildlights Display. With health protocols preventing the live version o...
Dec 31, 2020
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
