Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops man facing second-degree murder charge after downtown stabbing
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a 32-year-old man who was arrested yesterday (Sept. 12) in relation to a homicide investigation has now been charged with second degree murder. Around 6:30 a.m Saturday mo...
Sep 13, 2020
Air quality health risk in Kamloops expected to moderate over next 48 hours
KAMLOOPS - Thick wildfire smoke from the United States which is blanketing much of British Columbia this weekend is expected to decrease to moderate levels by Tuesday, according to Environment Canada....
Sep 13, 2020
Province expands recycling systems, approves coastal city bans on single-use plastics
VICTORIA - The B.C Government says a number of changes have been made to limit plastic waste pollution in the province. In a news conference today (Sept. 12), Minister of Environment and Climate Chang...
Sep 12, 2020
Suspect arrested in connection to fatal stabbing in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - UPDATED 3:00 p.m: One suspect has been arrested as Kamloops RCMP investigate a homicide in the city's downtown area today (Sept. 12). In a release, Kamloops RCMP Plain Clothes Commander Sta...
Sep 12, 2020
Firefighters douse flames at Domtar pulp mill
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue says there was minimal damage after a fire broke out within a building at the Domtar pulp mill last night (Sept. 11). KFR Platoon Captain Kris Krutop says firefighters ...
Sep 12, 2020
Political parties ready themselves should a snap election be called
KAMLOOPS - The rumblings that Premier John Horgan is planning to call an election this fall isn't sitting well with some. Currently, the next election is scheduled to take place in October of 2021. Sh...
Sep 11, 2020
Kiwanis hosting COVID-friendly toy drop at Broadcast Centre on Sunday
KAMLOOPS - If you live in Lower Sahali, you may see and hear many motorcycles, and some cars, driving through your neighbourhood on Sunday (Sept. 13) with toys in hand. The 2020 Kiwanis Toy Drop for C...
Sep 11, 2020
Province issues smoke bulletin, predicts hazy weekend for B.C. Interior
VICTORIA - The Province of B.C. has issued a smoky skies bulletin for the entire South and Central Interior.While smoke from wildfires in the United States has been blanketing southern Vancouver Islan...
Sep 11, 2020
Kamloops-Thompson superintendent says 95 per cent of students have returned to school
KAMLOOPS - It's the second full day of school for students across the Kamloops-Thompson School District and the district's superintendent says the majority of students are coming back to school, despi...
Sep 11, 2020
Tk'emlups band alerts members to Chief Casimir impersonator
KAMLOOPS - The Tk'emlups te Secwepemc (TteS) Chief and Council say someone has been impersonating Chief Rosanne Casimir.In a news release, the TteS reminds community members that any correspondence fr...
Sep 11, 2020
