Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Five more COVID-19 cases crop up from long-stable Gemstone Care Centre outbreak
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops COVID-19 outbreak that had been winding down has shown concerning signs of more spread.In a news release Friday (Feb. 12), Interior Health (IH) says there are 31 cases of the vir...
Feb 12, 2021
‘Now more than ever’: Local woman attempting to restart applause for Kamloops healthcare workers
KAMLOOPS - As B.C. nears its one-year anniversary since a State of Emergency took effect in response to COVID-19, a Pinantan Lake woman is trying to get one of the earlier traditions back up and runni...
Feb 12, 2021
Aberdeen house fire elicits large response from Kamloops Fire Rescue
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue crews employed a quick knockdown to limit damage from a house fire in Aberdeen Friday afternoon (Feb. 12).Crews were called to the large home on Westerdale Court during...
Feb 12, 2021
IIO recommends no charges against Clinton RCMP officer after suspect suffered dog bite injuries
CLINTON, B.C. - A Clinton RCMP officer will not face charges after a suspect was injured during an arrest in February, 2020.Ronald MacDonald, Chief Civilian Director of the Independent Investigations ...
Feb 12, 2021
Provincial infrastructure funding to help buttress Highway 5A near Stump Lake
MERRITT, B.C. - Highway 5A between Merritt and Kamloops is set to receive some upgrades as the BC Government has announced several projects receiving funding to address the effects of climate change.T...
Feb 12, 2021
SD73 superintendent worries about COVID-19 spread after upcoming Family Day long weekend
KAMLOOPS - The superintendent of the Kamloops-Thompson School District says he's concerned about the prospect of rising COVID-19 case counts in schools after the upcoming Family Day long weekend.Terry...
Feb 12, 2021
Bookings for City of Kamloops rec facilities at all-time high during pandemic months
KAMLOOPS - Physical activity is an important piece of staying healthy and sane during the pandemic. The restrictions on the number of people have made it harder for citizens to get into some of the Ci...
Feb 11, 2021
Kamloops-Thompson School District to host town hall meeting on COVID-19 in schools
KAMLOOPS - School District 73 is holding a virtual town hall meeting this evening (Feb. 11) with Interior Health Medical Health Officer Dr. Carol Fenton. The school district has experienced an increas...
Feb 11, 2021
COVID-19 outbreaks at Brocklehurst, Westsyde care homes grow
KAMLOOPS - While the COVID-19 outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) has not grown Thursday (Feb. 11), two others have.In an email, Interior Health (IH) says the RIH outbreak remains at 105 cases - 3...
Feb 11, 2021
Track and Field club 'ecstatic' after Kamloops council green-lights $2 million Hillside Stadium track upgrade
KAMLOOPS - A new track at Hillside Stadium is expected to make a clear path for the City of Kamloops to host competitions and encourage running and walking.On Tuesday (Feb. 9), council approved a prop...
Feb 11, 2021
