Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops woman with multiple sclerosis conquers fear of heights thanks to reality TV show
KAMLOOPS - When Kamloops local Joanne Williams saw a casting call advertisement with the TV show "By Hook or By Cook," she sent in her application."By Hook or By Cook" is a reality TV show on Accessib...
Jun 07, 2021
United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo raises more than 71,000 pieces of period products for charities
KAMLOOPS - United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo said its Period Promise campaign raised nearly $36,000 worth of period products - over 71,405 total pieces to support 2,856 people - in 2021.The period pr...
Jun 07, 2021
Gunfight and police chase near Merritt sends two to hospital
KAMLOOPS - Two people, including a child thought to be under 12, are in hospital following a wild police chase that included a gun fight near Merritt Sunday (June 6).Police say it began just around 3:...
Jun 07, 2021
VIDEO: More than 215 trucks roll past former Kamloops residential school to show support for Indigenous community
KAMLOOPS - Horns were honked, fists were raised, and tears were shed. More than 215 transport trucks, pick-up trucks and cars from Merritt, Williams Lake and Kelowna drove onto Tk'emlups land in solid...
Jun 05, 2021
McLure Ferry out of service until further notice
KAMLOOPS - The McLure Ferry along the North Thompson River is currently out of service.An update from Drive B.C. Friday (June 4) morning said the closure is due to high water levels. Another update is...
Jun 05, 2021
Missing Grande Prairie man possibly ran out of gas near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Jesse Faulkenham, a 31-year-old man missing from Grande Prairie, Alta., might be traveling to Penticton. According to his wife Brooke Timewell's Facebook post, Faulkenham might have drove u...
Jun 05, 2021
Rally in support of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc expected near Highway 5 and Shuswap Road
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP is advising the public of traffic delays in the area of Highway 5 and Shuswap Road.A large rally in support of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc is planned near the grounds of the Kamloo...
Jun 05, 2021
Walk-up vaccination clinic planned for Sunday in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health will be hosting a neighbourhood immunization clinic Sunday in the parking lot of the Cascades Casino.The clinic will operate from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. No advance appointment...
Jun 04, 2021
Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society eyeing new building, 32 housing units
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society is in the midst of raising funds for a new building that would provide office space as well as housing for low-income families and elders. The bui...
Jun 04, 2021
Tk'emlups chief seeks Catholic Church apology, says school records have not been handed over
KAMLOOPS - Tk'emlups Chief Rosanne Casimir says the final report of the Kamloops residential school findings will be released at the end of the month. Tk'emlups te Secwepemc hosted a media conference ...
Jun 04, 2021
