Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Five-vehicle collision snarls traffic in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A five-vehicle collision backed up traffic in downtown Kamloops Friday morning (May 15).The crash took place at the corner of Tenth Avenue and Victoria Street.Among the five vehicles involv...
May 15, 2020
Gyms and fitness studios allowed to reopen Tuesday economy begins to reopen in Kamloops
KELOWNA - Yoga studios, fitness centres and gyms will be eligible to reopen Tuesday as Phase Two of the B.C. government's Restart Plan begins. Interior Health's Chief Medical Health Officer is lifting...
May 15, 2020
Clearwater concerned about impacts to tourism as a result of COVID-19 pandemic
KAMLOOPS - British Columbia has the third-largest parks system in North America, behind only the US Parks Service and Canada's National Parks. However, since April 8, provincial parks across BC have b...
May 14, 2020
KSAR expecting busy weekend as provincial parks open
KAMLOOPS - This weekend will be the second long weekend since the COVID-19 pandemic began. With some provincial parks opening up, members of Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) are expecting to be busy....
May 14, 2020
On the lam from Logan Lake recovery centre, three suspects arrested in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Three suspects are in custody after a run from the Kamloops RCMP Thursday (May 14).According to a news release from Staff Sergeant Mathias Van Laer, police were informed that the three were...
May 14, 2020
TRU planning for virtual learning, trades developing safeguards for some in-person classes
KAMLOOPS - While other major universities across the province have established official policies for the fall semester, Thompson Rivers University has yet to set their plans in stone. As it is now, th...
May 14, 2020
Merritt RCMP renew plea for information after finding missing woman's belongings
MERRITT, B.C. - RCMP in Merritt are renewing a call for information into a missing woman after finding some of her personal items.Lalie Honeywell was last seen on Monday (May 11) at the Double D Inn i...
May 14, 2020
B.C. Coroners Service confirms woman was killed in Highway 5 crash Wednesday
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed that a crash on the Tk'emlups Reserve Wednesday (May 13) was fatal.Just before 4:00 p.m., first responders were dispatched to the intersection of Hal...
May 14, 2020
FIRST LOOK: New Kamloops grocery store to open amid COVID-19 pandemic
KAMLOOPS - Grocery stores are an essential service, which has been highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the way people shop has changed due to physical distancing requirements and increased sanit...
May 13, 2020
Strong demand keeps Kamloops properties selling amid pandemic
KAMLOOPS - At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, real estate sales were identified as an essential service. However, many prospective home buyers and sellers became hesitant. Initially, Vince Cavalie...
May 13, 2020
