Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
B.C. Nurses Union calling for improved health care worker supports
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Nurses Union says health authorities in the province need to re-evaluate the duties of over-worked nurses and make sure they're equipped to keep working safely. As they work throug...
Feb 08, 2021
RCMP rush to Ashcroft Indian Band reserve, arrest man after gun complaint
ASHCROFT, B.C. - A weapons sighting resulted in a large police presence in the Ashcroft area Monday morning (Feb. 8).In a news release, Cpl. Jesse O'Donaghey says the response began when a caller saw ...
Feb 08, 2021
Police watchdog to investigate Kamloops RCMP after arrested suspect went into medical distress
KAMLOOPS - B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating an incident Friday night (Feb. 5) involving Kamloops RCMP.At about 11:20 p.m., RCMP responded to the area of Pemberton Terrace and Columbia Street We...
Feb 08, 2021
Kamloops arrest leads to gun seizure near Nelson
KAMLOOPS - A gun seizure executed near Nelson last week had its origins with a Kamloops RCMP investigation. In a news release, Cst. Crystal Evelyn says a Kamloops man arrested in November was in posse...
Feb 08, 2021
COVID-19 cases nearly double among Tk'emlups members over the weekend
TK'EMLUPS - Acting Tk'emlups Chief Justin Gottfriedson and council are warning the public about increasing spread of COVID-19 in the community. In a memo to Tk'emlups te Secwepemc members, Gottfriedso...
Feb 08, 2021
Three arrested following early morning robbery in North Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A report of a robbery involving a suspected firearm led to a large police presence in the Ord Road area earlier Monday morning (Feb. 8). Kamloops RCMP responded to a report early on Monday ...
Feb 08, 2021
Trans Mountain expansion restarts after voluntary safety shutdown
KAMLOOPS - After a nearly two-month pause, Trans Mountain says its expansion project is beginning to ramp up again.The pipeline announced a stoppage in mid-December due to a series of safety incidents...
Feb 08, 2021
Kamloops woman scratches her way to $50,000
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops resident is $50,000 richer.Merna Johnston checked her scratch and win ticket that she purchased at Northhills Mall on Tranquille Road recently. When the retailer scanned the tick...
Feb 08, 2021
Nearly $40,000 in firefighting equipment stolen near Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - Tens of thousands of dollars in firefighting equipment was stolen near Nicola Lake last week.As many as three fire pumps and associated accessories, including a wagon full of nozzles a...
Feb 08, 2021
Tk'emlups Chief says MP McLeod will be missed
KAMLOOPS - The Chief of the Tk'emlups Band says MP Cathy McLeod will be missed. The Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP announced last week she will not run again in the next election. Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir...
Feb 08, 2021
