Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops touted for its compliance with provincial health guidelines as fines come into play
KAMLOOPS - The province is taking a firmer stance on large gatherings, adding fines of up to $2,000 to their arsenal in the fight against COVID-19. "So, if you're hosting a large penthouse party, orga...
Aug 21, 2020
Kamloops-Thompson School District confirms dates, details for back to school
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School District has confirmed some dates and details as students prepare for going back to school.The district says all elementary and secondary students will return o...
Aug 21, 2020
Merritt restricts watering as drought conditions persist
MERRITT, B.C. - Drought conditions in the Nicola Valley mean Merritt residents will need to restrict their watering.According to a news release issued by the City of Merritt, drought conditions in the...
Aug 21, 2020
Kamloops organizations work to keep community fed during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - Volunteers at the Mount Paul Community Food Centre operate like a well-oiled machine as they prepare food for their next round of takeaway meals. "To date we're actually at 24,971 meals," s...
Aug 20, 2020
Rain helps cool 37-hectare wildfire near Adams Lake
KAMLOOPS - Rain in the North Thompson is helping firefighters get the upper hand on a fire near the north end of Adams Lake.Fire Information Officer Kyla Fraser says the Barriere Pass Forest Service R...
Aug 20, 2020
Police investigating possible connection between Shuswap-area shooting, hit-and-run incident
CHASE, B.C - Chase RCMP are investigating a recent shooting and hit-and-run incident that may be connected. In a release from Sgt. Barry Kennedy, RCMP say around 3:00 a.m Thursday (Aug. 20) officers h...
Aug 20, 2020
Fresh is Best rebounding after onion salmonella scare
KAMLOOPS - The owners of a well-known Kamloops salsa company say they have taken steps to deal with the impacts of a massive onion recall.Seven Fresh is Best salsa varieties were included in a Canadia...
Aug 20, 2020
Technicians perform maintenance on Snowbird jets in Kamloops; departure date still unclear
KAMLOOPS - There is activity around the Canadian Forces' fleet of Snowbird jets grounded at Kamloops Airport, but that doesn't necessarily mean they are preparing for takeoff just yet.The fleet of sev...
Aug 20, 2020
Sullivan returns as SD73 superintendent
KAMLOOPS - A recognizable name is returning to lead School District 73. Dr. Terry Sullivan will serve one-year as an interim superintendent.Sullivan served as the district's superintendent from 1999 t...
Aug 20, 2020
RCMP investigate after young child found unattended near Falkland
FALKLAND, B.C. - RCMP are looking into an instance of an unattended child being found by the public near Falkland.This happened durnig the noon hour Wednesday (Aug. 19) on Chase Falkland Road.Social m...
Aug 19, 2020
