Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
"We didn't know what we were going to do": Kamloops non-profits navigate pandemic trials, triumphs
KAMLOOPS - Charitable organizations have been on the frontlines for helping people in need over the last year. The pandemic arrived as a great unknown. As Kamloops businesses closed their doors and st...
Feb 23, 2021
Political experts in Kamloops feel Canada needs more allies in fight against cultural genocide in China
KAMLOOPS - The atrocities happening in China are finally coming to light after Canadian parliament declared the treatment of the Uyhurs - a minority group of Muslims in the northwest province of Xinji...
Feb 23, 2021
Kamloops Food Policy Council awarded $750,000 grant for Food Hub project
KAMLOOPS - Thanks to $750,000 from the province, the Kamloops Food Policy Council will be able to purchase food processing equipment for a new food hub in the local area. The non-profit will use a net...
Feb 23, 2021
Social agencies, Interior Health working to contain COVID-19 increase in Kamloops homeless population
KAMLOOPS - As seen with community transmission case counts, the Kamloops homeless population is also dealing with an increase in COVID-19 infections. More people experiencing homelessness in Kamloops ...
Feb 23, 2021
Suspected impaired driver flees after leaving car door embedded in Kamloops RCMP cruiser
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops Mountie was hurt after a hit-and-run crash last weekend.In a news release, Cst. Crystal Evelyn says the incident happened Friday evening (Feb. 19) as the RCMP member was driving ...
Feb 23, 2021
Man arrested for trying to enter vehicle in Kamloops traffic
KAMLOOPS - A man was arrested in Kamloops after allegedly trying to get into a vehicle while it was stopped in traffic.Kamloops RCMP were alerted to an unknown man attempting to get into the vehicle o...
Feb 23, 2021
Woman arrested twice, false alarm abduction for Kamloops RCMP over weekend
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 304 calls for service over the weekend, including a possible abduction, a woman who was arrested twice, and numerous arrests on warrants.--A woman w...
Feb 22, 2021
'Never be forgiven and never be forgotten': Simpson family says no amount of money will bring Jessie back to who he was
KAMLOOPS - It's been a long four-and-a-half years for Susan Simpson in the fight to bring justice for her son Jessie. Jessie was left with life-altering brain injuries in the early morning hours of Ju...
Feb 22, 2021
Warm feelings at The Mustard Seed as Kamloops comes up big for Coldest Night of the Year
KAMLOOPS -- Charity organizations have been hit hard by the pandemic, as the events they rely on to raise funds have been overwhelmingly affected by COVID-19 restrictions. However, many organizations ...
Feb 22, 2021
Thompson Nicola Girl Guides adapting cookie sales during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - You won't see Girl Guides outside of storefronts or knocking on doors this year, but rest assured - the famous cookies are still available. There are more than 350 guides throughout the Tho...
Feb 22, 2021
