Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops murder victim was father of five, planned to meet newborn daughter
KAMLOOPS - The murder of a man in Kamloops over the BC Day Long Weekend is being felt far across the country. 39-year-old Paul Samuel Whitten Jr. was stabbed on Clarke St. Saturday and died as a resul...
Aug 04, 2020
Province records 146 new cases of COVID-19 over B.C Day long weekend
VICTORIA - Health officials in B.C are announcing 146 new cases of COVID-19 after the B.C Day long weekend. The new recordings bring the B.C total to 3,787 cases,. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie...
Aug 04, 2020
First degree murder charge laid after death of North Okanagan man
VERNON - RCMP have arrested a woman in connection to recent murder in the North Okanagan. In a release, the B.C RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit says 59-year-old Lynda Saundry has been arreste...
Aug 04, 2020
Financial relief on the way for flood victims
VICTORIA - Disaster assistance is now available for those impacted by flooding this spring and summer. Those living with the City of Kamloops or in Electoral Areas E, I and J of the Thompson-Nicola Re...
Aug 04, 2020
Kamloops overdose calls rise as B.C. sets a new record for emergency calls
KAMLOOPS - B.C's overdose crisis statistics continue to climb, as Kamloops ranks within the top ten cities with the most 9-1-1 overdose calls last month. According to data from B.C. Emergency Health S...
Aug 04, 2020
New COVID-19 testing centre established in Kelowna
KELOWNA - The Interior Health Authority (IH) is taking a new strategy as it attempts to get control of the Kelowna cluster of COVID-19 cases.It is opening a new testing and assessment centre in downto...
Aug 04, 2020
Urban farm helps strengthen food security in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - If you travel along Clapperton Road in Kamloops, there's one property that stands out. Located just behind the Butler Auto and RV lots, it's owned by the same family; instead of trailers, i...
Aug 04, 2020
IIO investigating circumstances around Clarke Street stabbing
KAMLOOPS - B.C's police watchdog has been called in to investigate police actions surrounding a recent homicide in Kamloops. The Independent Investigations Office of B.C (IIO) is looking into the circ...
Aug 04, 2020
Summer version of Barb's Used Book and Music Sale to be held in pop-up format
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Symphony's fundraising sale will return this month, with a different format for COVID-19 precautions. A pop-up edition of the Barb's Used Book and Music Sale is ready to launch...
Aug 04, 2020
Arrest made in family disturbance
KAMLOOPS - A 27-year old man was arrested last night (Monday) following a family dispute in Westsyde. Staff Sergeant Mat. Van Laer says police received a report around 9:00 PM Monday night about a man...
Aug 04, 2020
