Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
RCMP investigating theft from Adams Lake area logging site
ADAMS LAKE, B.C - Chase RCMP are investigating after a medical vehicle and work equipment was stolen from a logging site in the Adams Lake area. In a release, Chase RCMP say just after 6 a.m on July 2...
Aug 09, 2020
Five people injured in boating accident along South Thompson River
KAMLOOPS - UPDATED: Kamloops RCMP are investigating a boat collision on the South Thompson River yesterday (Aug. 8) that sent multiple people to hospital. In a release, Sgt. Brian O'Callaghan says aro...
Aug 08, 2020
Drug alert issued for Kamloops region
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is warning people who use drugs of a toxic supply making its way through Kamloops. A drug alert has been issued for the Kamloops region today (Aug. 8), warning of white powd...
Aug 08, 2020
Express AutoSpa car wash raises over $25,000 for RIH Foundation
KAMLOOPS - A new car wash facility in Kamloops has managed to raise over $25,000 for the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. Express AutoSpa recently opened at 1500 Hugh Allen Drive, and management deci...
Aug 08, 2020
Report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of BC's flood preparedness
KAMLOOPS - On Thursday, the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo released a report on the effects of climate change on flooding in Canada. The report took a look at the fl...
Aug 07, 2020
Kamloops hotels slowly seeing more visitors, but occupancy down half of normal summer numbers
KAMLOOPS - While more people are staying at Kamloops hotels, the overall numbers are down. The industry is still recovering from the devastating effects of the pandemic with much less travel. "Normall...
Aug 07, 2020
53 new COVID-19 cases, four more in Interior Health Region
VICTORIA - There are 53 new positive cases of COVID-19 in B.C. today (Aug. 8). A release put out by the Ministry of Health and the office of the Provincial Health Officer states there are now 386 acti...
Aug 07, 2020
UPDATE: Small wildfire near Spences Bridge being held
KAMLOOPS - A small fire southeast of Spences Bridge is now classified as being held by the BC Wildfire Service. The Skuhost Creek fire was first reported yesterday (Aug. 6) and was considered out of c...
Aug 07, 2020
Indigenous-led farmer's market celebrates grand opening this weekend
KAMLOOPS - There is a new option for purchasing fresh produce and hand-crafted goods in Kamloops. The Kweseltken Farmer's & Artisan Market is a partnership between Community Futures Development Co...
Aug 07, 2020
Images of Barriere theft suspects released
BARRIERE - Mounties are hoping images of two suspects will help to crack a theft case in the Barriere area.A woman reported her purse had been taken from her vehicle while it was parked in Barriere Ju...
Aug 06, 2020
