Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Expanded patios offer much-needed support for beleaguered Kamloops restauranteurs
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday, Kamloops City Council approved an additional $150,000 for the city's extended patio program. The money is meant to build sidewalk extensions so downtown restaurants, bars and ca...
Apr 14, 2021
RCMP come across stolen vehicle, sawed-off shotgun at Valleyview motel
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a stolen vehicle out of Surrey was recovered Tuesday (Apr. 13) at a Valleyview motel. In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cst. Crystal Evelyn says a member was on patrol ...
Apr 14, 2021
Rocky Mountaineer further delays start of Canadian travel season, expected to begin in July
KAMLOOPS - Rocky Mountaineer passengers will wait an additional month before they can explore B.C. via rail again. The luxury train tour company that has a route to Vancouver and stays overnight in Ka...
Apr 14, 2021 Image Credit: Rocky Mountaineer
Merritt RCMP warns public of higher local overdose numbers in 2021
MERRITT - Merritt RCMP is informing the public about recent increases in the number of calls for service to police and emergency medical responders regarding potential overdoses.In the first three mon...
Apr 14, 2021
Collision between truck's load, Tranquille overpass causes traffic headache
KAMLOOPS - Traffic on the Kamloops North Shore Wednesday is being snarled Wednesday morning (Apr. 14) after a truck's load hit the Tranquille overpass.Photos from the scene show what appear to be conc...
Apr 14, 2021
City of Kamloops applying for $2.5 million grant to help street-affected population
KAMLOOPS - Four Portland Loo-style washrooms, street outreach and security, a fenced pathway between the Overlanders Bridge and First Avenue and a wash care shower facility.These are some of the items...
Apr 14, 2021
Province of B.C. formalizes request to Ottawa for decriminalization, announces $45M in funding
VICTORIA - On the day it marks five years since the opioid overdose crisis was declared a public health emergency, the Province of B.C. is ratcheting up the pressure on Ottawa to decriminalize drug po...
Apr 14, 2021
Kamloops man wanted on Canada-wide warrant caught after RCMP track bait car
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - A 30-year-old man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested after RCMP say he stole a "bait" car in West Kelowna. "Raymond Francis Thiffault of Kamloops was arrested, held...
Apr 14, 2021
Fire knocks out power to Logan Lake
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - B.C. Hydro is reporting a large power outage caused by a fire in Logan Lake.The utility notes the outage began at about 11:12 p.m. Tuesday (Apr. 13) and affects 1,616 customers in t...
Apr 14, 2021
Merritt budget nearly finalized
MERRITT - The adoption of the 2021 municipal budget in Merritt is fast approaching, as City staff are proposing to have final reading on the bylaw at the May 11 council meeting.On Tuesday night (April...
Apr 14, 2021
