Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Another COVID case at Merritt seniors home
KAMLOOPS - The Florentine in Merritt has confirmed a second case of COVID-19 at their facility in a Facebook post to the community. "As was indicated IHA carried out testing of residents and staff thi...
Feb 22, 2021
Another fire at Aspen Planers in Merritt
MERRITT - Merritt Fire Crews have been battling an overnight blaze at Aspen Planers in downtown Merritt.Reports from the scene confirmed that all mill workers were able to evacuate the area safely as ...
Feb 22, 2021
No changes reported for outbreaks in Kamloops over the weekend
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health says all four COVID-19 outbreaks in Kamloops facilities have remained stable since Friday. In an email today (Feb. 21) the health authority confirmed there has been no chang...
Feb 21, 2021
Winter storm watch issued for Hope to Merritt section of Coquihalla Highway
MERRITT - Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for several BC highways today, including the Coquihalla. The forecast says the Hope to Merritt stretch will see heavy rain and wet snow com...
Feb 21, 2021
Kamloops Diversity Collaboration co-founders encourage locals to seek out Black stories during Black History Month
KAMLOOPS - February is Black History Month, a time to honour the stories of struggle and perseverance among Black communities. The celebration of Black History Month originated in the United States, b...
Feb 19, 2021
Two more deaths from Royal Inland Hospital COVID-19 outbreak
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health (IH) says two more people have died in connection with a COVID-19 outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH).IH updated outbreak totals in an email to media Friday afternoon (F...
Feb 19, 2021
Fraser Valley man not eligible for parole for 15 years after conviction in 2016 Kamloops murder
KAMLOOPS - A Fraser Valley man who killed his girlfriend at an Aberdeen motel four-and-a-half years ago has received his sentence.In B.C. Supreme Court Friday (Feb. 19), David Miller received a life s...
Feb 19, 2021
Avalanche experts predicting higher risk this weekend as temperatures quickly rise
KAMLOOPS - More people are venturing out into the backcountry, but with it comes risk. Many times, people don't know exactly what they're getting themselves into. "The biggest obstacle facing most new...
Feb 19, 2021
Canim Lake COVID-19 outbreak declared over
CANIM LAKE, B.C. - Interior Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak in the South Cariboo community of Canim Lake First Nation over.Since the outbreak was declared on Jan. 11, two deaths and 66 cases...
Feb 19, 2021
Shopping cart full of merchandise stolen from, returned to Dufferin store
KAMLOOPS - A business in the Dufferin area has its merchandise back after a shopping cart full was stolen early Friday morning (Feb. 19).According to Cst. Crystal Evelyn, RCMP received alarms for the ...
Feb 19, 2021
