Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
McArthur Island ring road construction starts next week
KAMLOOPS - Just days after Kamloops council fast-tracked upgrades to the McArthur Island ring road, work is set to begin.In a news release, the City of Kamloops says construction will begin on the fir...
Jun 19, 2020
City of Kamloops reopens boat launches ahead of Father's Day weekend
KAMLOOPS - As river levels recede, the City of Kamloops is reopening its boat launches Friday (June 19).The boat launches at Thompson Drive, Pioneer Park and McArthur Island were closed on May 28 as t...
Jun 19, 2020
Analysts investigate "suspicious" fire
KAMLOOPS - Investigators are checking out a suspicious fire that caused damage to a business this morning in the 800 block Seymour Street. Emergency crews were called out just before 3:15 this morning...
Jun 19, 2020
Kamloops Symphony Orchestra among three charities to receive funding from BC Interior Community Foundation
KAMLOOPS - When COVID-19 shut down events in March, the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra was forced to cancel its final two concerts of the season. Through the pandemic, it has struggled to keep financiall...
Jun 18, 2020
Stump Lake residents look at historic creek as possible solution to flooding
KAMLOOPS - Water is flowing through an old creek bed at the south end of Stump Lake for the first time in a century. In what appears to be a desperate attempt to lower the level of the lake, someone h...
Jun 18, 2020
Category 2 fire ban to be lifted in Kamloops area Friday
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Fire Centre is loosening burning regulations in response to the rainy June.Effective at noon Friday (June 19), the restriction on Category 2 fires will be lifted. Category 2 fi...
Jun 18, 2020
Shuswap great grandmother finally graduates from high school
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A 68-year-old Shuswap woman has fulfilled her lifelong dream - graduating with a high school diploma.Lorna Thomas of Salmon Arm will receive her diploma this month after completing ...
Jun 18, 2020
Kamloops Museum and Archives to reopen next Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Museum and Archives (KMA) has a special new exhibition in store for visitors when it reopens next week.KMA is set to reopen Tuesday (June 23) after a three-month long closure d...
Jun 18, 2020
Kamloops RCMP seek missing woman
KAMLOOPS - RCMP would like your help tracking down a missing person.Courtenay Vigne, 37, has not been in contact with her family since last Thursday (June 11).Description:White5'4"125 lbsBlue eyesHair...
Jun 18, 2020
UPDATE: Power restored on Kamloops North Shore
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (9:15 a.m.): According to the BC Hydro website, power has been restored for the majority of affected residents. EARLIER (9:00 a.m.): Kamloops North Shore residents are dealing with a...
Jun 18, 2020
