Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
RIH Foundation hosting special online fundraiser Saturday night
KAMLOOPS - With large fundraising events on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation has organized an online dining event that encourages you to dress up in your finest ...
May 21, 2020
"We are still in shock" Kamloops mayor commits to building Snowbird memorial during tribute ceremony
KAMLOOPS - The mayor of Kamloops says a memorial will soon arise within the city for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.The Snowbirds suffered a tragic loss Sunday in Kamloops. Capt. Jennifer Casey was kil...
May 21, 2020
B.C. Wildfire Service puts an end to prescribed burns as part of pandemic-related adjustments
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Wildfire Service says it has safeguards in place to keep its firefighters and communities impacted by wildfire free from COVID-19 this summer. Speaking on a teleconference on Thurs...
May 21, 2020
Snowbirds fleet to remain grounded while RCAF investigates crash
KAMLOOPS - It's been a sombre few days at the Kamloops Airport as staff support investigators looking into the Snowbirds crash that killed Capt. Jennifer Casey and injured Capt. Richard MacDougall. "Y...
May 20, 2020
Despite permission, most Kamloops churches choose not to open this weekend
KAMLOOPS - Churches have been given the green light to reopen their buildings to small congregations this weekend, but most churches in Kamloops are choosing to stay closed. Kamloops United Church is ...
May 20, 2020
New Kamloops restaurant owner desperate to reopen to survive pandemic
KAMLOOPS - Claudia Di Muzio needs her restaurant open now in order to survive. It was just in October when she opened her own Italian cuisinary, Di Muzio Restorante. It's been a dream come true, but t...
May 20, 2020
Three more virus-related deaths reported in B.C, along with 21 new COVID-19 cases
VICTORIA - The province is reporting 21 new cases of COVID-19 today (May 20), for a total of 2,467 cases throughout B.C. B.C Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry r...
May 20, 2020
Merritt RCMP investigating after Trans Mountain equipment vandalized
MERRITT - Police in Merritt are investigating after a piece of heavy equipment on a Trans Mountain project site was vandalized, and eventually burned beyond use. In a release, Cpl. Jesse O'Donaghey wi...
May 20, 2020
Kamloops schools making preparations to welcome students back on June 1st
KAMLOOPS - Principal Blake Buemann and the teachers at South Sahali Secondary School are working hard to ensure they're ready to receive students back in building as of June 1st."We've had our custodi...
May 20, 2020
Statement on behalf of Captain Jennifer Casey’s Family
Captain Jennifer Casey, our beloved daughter lost her life on Sunday, May 17 in Kamloops, British Columbia while supporting an important mission that seemed to be designed for her. Operation INSPIRATI...
May 20, 2020
