Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
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
Kamloops businesses feel CERB is undermining ability to hire workers during COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - Davide Fattor has been flooded with calls since his La Dolcevita Spa & Salon opened at the end of May. Clients have been wanting to get their hair cut and be pampered. "The response fro...
Aug 06, 2020
Kamloops Symphony running with new fundraising idea
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Symphony is one of many local organizations struggling under the global pandemic. Without the ability to host concerts and sell tickets, which account for approximately 30 per ...
Aug 06, 2020
Walmart shoppers will soon require masks
KAMLOOPS - Walmart stores across the country will be requiring customers to wear masks as of August 12. In an emailed statement from Corporate Affairs Manager Felicia Fefer, it's noted that more than ...
Aug 06, 2020
47 new COVID-19 cases, only one in Interior Health
VICTORIA - B.C's health officials are reporting 47 new cases of COVID-19 today (Aug. 6), and no new deaths. One new case is being reported in the Interior Health region. Provincial Health Officer Dr. ...
Aug 06, 2020
Homes evacuated in Penticton as fire threatens community
PENTICTON, B.C. - UPDATE: The Tactical Evacuation has been lifted in the Sage Mesa area north west of Penticton.More than 80 homes and a golf course were evacuated in Penticton this morning (Aug. 6) a...
Aug 06, 2020
Revelstoke men arrested in arson attempt
REVELSTOKE - Revelstoke RCMP have arrested two men who were allegedly throwing 'Molotov style cocktails' into a home in the community. The incident happened just before 3 a.m. today (Aug. 6). A person...
Aug 06, 2020
