Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Despite dismal passenger numbers, Kamloops Airport focused on keeping travellers safe
KAMLOOPS - While some industries have started to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the travel industry continues to suffer. Last week, WestJet announced plans to reduce and even suspend service to m...
Oct 23, 2020
After hectic few days, Kamloops electoral offices ready for general voting day Saturday
KAMLOOPS - A day before general voting day, last-minute preparations are happening at the Kamloops-South Thompson electoral office at Sahali Mall. The voting books have been delivered to each polling ...
Oct 23, 2020
Loblaw notifies public that Valleyview Shoppers Drug Mart employee tested positive for COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - The parent company of Shoppers Drug Mart says an employee at its Valleyview store has tested positive for COVID-19.The store at 2121 East Trans Canada Highway was included on an exposure up...
Oct 23, 2020
Police watchdog to investigate after Brocklehurst woman injured in interaction with Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is investigating after a woman was seriously injured in the course of being arrested by Kamloops RCMP last week.According to an RCMP news release...
Oct 23, 2020
Thousands lose power in Chase, Shuswap areas
CHASE, B.C. - UPDATE (10:45 a.m.): B.C. Hydro says the power has been restored to the majority of customers. EARLIER: As snow falls on the southern Interior, thousands are without power east of Kamloo...
Oct 23, 2020
Snowfall making for headaches on Kamloops area roads
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: The Coquihalla is now closed in both directions between Merritt and Hope, and a travel advisory has been put in place for the highway between Kamloops and Merritt.UPDATE - #BCHwy5 #...
Oct 23, 2020
Kamloops business owner rattled after brazen early morning theft
KAMLOOPS - On Wednesday morning, a pair of thieves broke into a pair of downtown businesses, making off with nearly $50,000 worth of goods. RC Nation, a shop located on West Victoria Street was the se...
Oct 22, 2020
Ready to rebuild: New house of worship to rise from ashes of historic Merritt church
MERRITT, B.C. - A church in Merritt has successfully raised enough money to rebuild the historic Murray United Church. The old church burned down on January 11, 2019 and was among one of a number of c...
Oct 22, 2020
Kamloops man who spent four days on his floor after a fall rescued by RCMP member
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a well-being check last week led to the discovery of a man who had been prone on the floor of his living unit for four days.According to Sgt. Darren Michels, the man's fam...
Oct 22, 2020
Wildlights will light up the B.C. Wildlife Park again for 2020
KAMLOOPS - One of the B.C. Wildlife Park's most popular attractions is going ahead this year - with COVID-19-related restrictions in place.In a social media post, the park says Wildlights 2020 is a go...
Oct 22, 2020
