Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Sex crime reports involving vulnerable women prompt warning from Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are issuing a warning to Kamloops residents in the wake of a pair of disturbing sexual assault reports. Police say the reports were both made by third parties between early July and Au...
Aug 19, 2025
Kamloops cross-Canada runner 'Fast Eddy' Dostaler pens new book
RED DEER, AB. - For 'Fast Eddy' Dostaler, running across Canada and back was done in the hopes of making the world a better place.In agreement that he - and whoever else who would dare attempt such a ...
Aug 19, 2025
Kamloops RCMP release suspect photos in theft, PIN fraud cases
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP released multiple photos of suspects who may be connected to a pair of fraud and theft reports over the summer. On Friday (Aug. 15), RCMP were told of an elderly woman at a gr...
Aug 19, 2025
Two people die in fiery crash on Highway 1 near Spences Bridge; police searching for witnesses and video
LYTTON, B.C. - Police are investigating after two people were killed in a fiery crash on the Trans Canada Highway between Cache Creek and Spences Bridge last week. Lytton RCMP say they received multip...
Aug 19, 2025
Volunteer fire brigade tackles vehicle fire in Wells Gray Provincial Park
CLEARWATER, B.C. - First responders and volunteers were quick to respond to a vehicle fire in Wells Gray Provincial Park Monday (Aug. 18). The Upper Clearwater Volunteer Fire Brigade said it was deplo...
Aug 19, 2025
Kamloops council hears plea for dedicated event space to host agricultural events
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has a chance to solidify itself as a hub for agricultural events in the B.C. Interior, though it lacks the space needed to make that a reality. That is according to Car...
Aug 19, 2025
Kamloops rugby tour to England thrown into disarray but survives amid Air Canada labour disruption
KAMLOOPS - For the past year-and-a-half, the Kamloops Raiders have been fundraising for a trip to England - the first women's team tour in the rugby club's history. The Raiders are scheduled to play t...
Aug 18, 2025
Kamloops transit fares to increase on Labour Day as BC Transit rolls out service expansions
KAMLOOPS - BC Transit is reminding users of public transit in Kamloops that bus fares will be increasing next month. Starting Labour Day Monday (Sept. 1), it will cost $2.25 for a single ride and $4.5...
Aug 18, 2025
Kamloops Central BIA hoping for increased say on proposed parking changes
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city council is set to discuss a number of potential changes to parking rates and times downtown at a committee meeting Tuesday (Aug 19). The proposed changes come after lengthy pa...
Aug 18, 2025
Monte Creek Fire Station to officially open on September 13
MONTE CREEK, B.C. - The long-awaited Monte Creek Fire Station will officially be opened on September 13, about four years after a fire claimed the life of a man whose family helped make it possible. W...
Aug 18, 2025
