Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Bond elected interim leader of B.C Liberal Caucus
VICTORIA - The B.C Liberal Caucus has elected its interim leader of the Official Opposition today (Nov. 23). Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond will serve in the role until a leadership race can...
Nov 23, 2020
WestJet flight to Kamloops flagged for COVID-19 exposure
KAMLOOPS - Another flight that recently landed in the Kamloops area has been flagged by the BC Centre for Disease Control for a COVID-19 exposure. According to the BC CDC's virus exposure list, WestJe...
Nov 23, 2020
Simpcw hunters missing overnight found safe
KAMLOOPS - There is relief in the Simpcw First Nation following the successful search efforts to locate two missing people who spent the night in the woods. Simpcw elder Paul Celesta and his hunting p...
Nov 22, 2020
Highland Valley contractor tests positive for COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - A contractor who worked at the Highland Valley Copper mine west of Logan Lake recently, has tested positive for COVID-19. In an online message to contractors and employees, Teck identifies ...
Nov 21, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kelowna long term care home
KELOWNA - Another long term care home in Kelowna is the subject of a declared COVID-19 outbreak by Interior Health. The outbreak is at Orchard Manor. One staff member tested positive for COVID-19. IH ...
Nov 21, 2020
New COVID-19 rules lead to changes for City of Kamloops facilities and services
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says the tightened COVID-19 restrictions announced by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry Thursday (Nov. 19) have led to a series of changes to City operations.I...
Nov 20, 2020
Kamloops businesses welcome masking policy, adapt to other COVID-19 restrictions
KAMLOOPS - The alarming rise in COVID-19 cases across B.C. has led to tighter restrictions. For the next two weeks, gatherings are mostly limited to members of the same household. In-person worship se...
Nov 20, 2020
Tk'emlups te Secwepemc by-election postponed until further notice
TK'EMLUPS, B.C. - Tk'emlups te Secwepemc chief and council have postponed the nation's by-election, previously set for November 28, until further notice.WATCH: (Video Credit: Tk'emlups te Secwepemc)In...
Nov 20, 2020
Tranquille Road in Brocklehurst to fully re-open Monday
KAMLOOPS - Brocklehurst commuters will breathe a big sigh of relief come next week. The City of Kamloops says Tranquille Road will re-open to traffic between Southill Street and Nicolani Drive next Mo...
Nov 20, 2020
Merritt RCMP arrest 16 people in illegal pot bust
MERRITT, B.C. - The bust of a cannabis operation in Merritt has led to the arrests of 16 people. According to a news release from Merritt RCMP, officers moved in on a rural property outside of the cit...
Nov 20, 2020
