Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Smoke shuts down Canada Post delivery in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Wildfire smoke lingering over much of B.C. has led Canada Post to cancel Kamloops delivery Monday (Sept. 14). In a news release, Canada Post says delivery will be suspended in eight regions...
Sep 14, 2020
Victim in downtown Kamloops homicide identified
KAMLOOPS - A family member of a man killed in an early morning stabbing over the weekend has now identified him. About two hours after RCMP responded to a stabbing in the 1300 block-of Columbia Street...
Sep 14, 2020
Kamloops Ribfest raffle exceeds fundraising goal
KAMLOOPS - Organizers of the Rotary Ribfest are thanking the public for the support of its 2020 raffle.Over $30,000 was raised, surpassing the goal and exceeding last year's raffle total."As we typica...
Sep 14, 2020
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
