Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Snowfall warning issued for Hope to Merritt section of Coquihalla Highway
MERRITT - Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Hope to Merritt stretch of the Coquihalla Highway ahead of the weekend. The forecaster says 15 to 25 cm of snowfall is expected to fa...
Dec 31, 2020
Businesses forced to change plans amid New Year's Eve liquor sales restrictions
KAMLOOPS - People will be ringing in the new year a bit more quietly this year. B.C. residents have been urged not to gather in large groups this evening, but to celebrate the new year within househol...
Dec 31, 2020
B.C ends 2020 with 51,983 total COVID-19 cases, 901 deaths
KAMLOOPS - British Columbia ended 2020 with 683 new cases of COVID-19, according to provincial health officials. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix provided an u...
Dec 31, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Williams Lake Seniors Village
WILLIAMS LAKE - A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Williams Lake Seniors Village after one resident tested positive. Interior Health issued an outbreak notice today (Dec. 31) and says all indivi...
Dec 31, 2020
COVID-19 arrives in North Thompson, with 27 cases identified in Kamloops last week
KAMLOOPS - After managing to escape official infections for months, the first recorded cases of the COVID-19 virus have shown up in the North Thompson region. The case data was revealed as the BC Cent...
Dec 31, 2020
City crews repairing water main break in Dallas area
KAMLOOPS - Several homes in the Dallas area are without water this morning (Dec. 31) as City of Kamloops crews work to repair a water main break. Utility Services Manager Greg Wightman says the break ...
Dec 31, 2020
Wildlights virtual tour to raise money to help Wildlife Park survive
KAMLOOPS - If you're looking for something to occupy your time over the New Year's holiday, take in the virtual tour of the B.C. Wildlights Display. With health protocols preventing the live version o...
Dec 31, 2020
Police asking for information following altercations with two stolen vehicles
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a heavy police presence in Valleyview early this afternoon (Dec. 30) was in response to a stolen vehicle. Around 1:30 p.m. today officers spotted a stolen vehicle along Fr...
Dec 30, 2020
B.C reports 485 new COVID-19 cases with 11 virus-related deaths
VICTORIA - According to provincial health officials, B.C recorded 485 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, and 11 more deaths. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provided an update today, ...
Dec 30, 2020
Province announces one-day liquor sales pause to deter New Year's Eve parties
VICTORIA - B.C,'s provincial health officer issued new orders today which will halt liquor sales for New Year's Eve (Dec. 31). In an update today (Dec. 30), Dr. Bonnie Henry announced concerns around ...
Dec 30, 2020
