Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Chamber members concerned with timing of minimum wage increase
KAMLOOPS - The third of four planned minimum wage increases for B.C's lowest-paid workers kicked in around the province today (June 1). The minimum wage increased by 75 cents, from $13.85 to $14.60. L...
Jun 01, 2020
Kamloops author releases second kid-friendly COVID-19 education book in time for school re-opening
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops woman who authored a children's book about staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, has now penned a sequel, called "Safe at School". TRU Instructor Susan Mark was able to use ...
Jun 01, 2020
Slow down: RCMP reminding Kamloops drivers of school-zone speed limits
KAMLOOPS - As students in the Kamloops-Thompson School District head back into classrooms this week, school-zones speed limits are back in effect for drivers. The last two months have been relatively ...
Jun 01, 2020
IIO called to investigate Williams Lake arrest
WILLIAMS LAKE - An investigation has begun to determine whether police acted appropriately to apprehend a man in Williams Lake. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is looking into the matter. ...
Jun 01, 2020
Support group builds planters to auction off for hospice
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Hospice Association is having to come up with new ways to raise essential funds after the annual Evening to Remember Gala was cancelled due to COVID-19. The association's thrif...
Jun 01, 2020
Kamloops Black Lives Matter group plans peaceful protest at Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - A group associated with the Black Lives Matter movement is planning a protest in Kamloops.The group, identified on Instagram as 'kamloops.blm.movement', says the protest will take place on ...
Jun 01, 2020
RCMP release photos of Salmon Arm armed robbery suspect
SALMON ARM, B.C. - UPDATE: In a news release, Salmon Arm RCMP say they have identified and arrested the suspect, who is a youth. The boy faces potential criminal charges. EARLIER: RCMP in the Shuswap ...
Jun 01, 2020
Without any further ado, Trans Mountain construction begins in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Trans Mountain has begun construction of its pipeline twinning project in Kamloops today.Trans Mountain president Ian Anderson days the first steps involve site preparation work between Ord...
Jun 01, 2020
Area waterways holding steady in wake of weekend rain
KAMLOOPS - Rivers in the Kamloops area appear to be holding steady in spite of a major rain event over the weekend.Meteorologist Carmen Hartt from Environment Canada says the spring storm hit a large ...
Jun 01, 2020
Air Forces investigation focusing on birdstrike as probable cause of Kamloops Snowbird crash
KAMLOOPS - The Royal Canadian Air Forces (RCAF) says the investigation into the May 17 Snowbirds crash in Kamloops is focusing on a birdstrike as a possible cause.The incident resulted in the death of...
Jun 01, 2020
