Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP concerned with federal budget spending levels
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod says the amount of spending announced in Monday's (Apr. 19) federal budget will be expensive for Canadians.With a $354 billion deficit posted for t...
Apr 19, 2021
TNRD residents near Petit Creek fire prepare for potential evacuation
MERRITT - "It's as scary as it's ever been." Noreen Cross has lived in her house along Highway 8 for 17 years. Now, the nearby Petit Creek Wildfire is threatening to force her out. "You could see that...
Apr 19, 2021
RCMP arrest suspect in Aberdeen Mall-area armed robbery
KAMLOOPS - A man is in custody after a report of an armed robbery near Aberdeen Mall Monday (April 19) afternoon.Kamloops RCMP said the man allegedly entered a retail store, stole merchandise and reve...
Apr 19, 2021
CAP team illustrates dangers, needs in Kamloops downtown to mayor
KAMLOOPS - The Customer Care and Patrol team - or the CAP team - is increasing its presence on downtown streets. At times, it's a dangerous job, picking up needles, used naloxone kits, and other garba...
Apr 19, 2021
RCMP scour Lower Sahali for suspect in armed robbery
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP have a suspect in custody. This story has been updated here. EARLIER: RCMP are out in force in Lower Sahali Monday afternoon (Apr. 19) after the report of an armed robbery. Kam...
Apr 19, 2021
Van catches fire after getting t-boned in North Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Two people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a vehicle collision in North Kamloops involving an RCMP cruiser.Late Friday (April 16), Kamloops RCMP said a car travelling north...
Apr 19, 2021
RCMP locate Kamloops woman who was reported missing Monday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have confirmed a 32-year-old woman, who was reported missing Monday (Apr 19), has been located. Kamloops RCMP would like to thank those who assisted with the investigation. &n...
Apr 19, 2021
Not enough people calling to receive AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: Kamloops pharmacist
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops pharmacist says a flood of people coming in to receive COVID-19 vaccinations last week has slowed to a trickle Monday (Apr. 19).Manshadi Pharmacy on Tranquille Road is one of 13 ...
Apr 19, 2021
Driver clocked at 243 km/h south of Merritt, car impounded
MERRITT - B.C. RCMP Traffic Services reminded drivers they have little tolerance for excessive speeders.A driver in a 2016 Corvette was caught traveling 243 km/h - more than twice the speed limit - on...
Apr 19, 2021
PHOTOS: Semi destroyed by fire on Coquihalla; traffic getting through
KAMLOOPS - Traffic is being diverted around a vehicle fire on the Coquihalla Highway Monday morning (Apr. 19). The fire is about 15 kilometres north of Merritt. Photos from the scene show the remains ...
Apr 19, 2021
