Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'Fed up': Street disorder tops agenda at annual B.C. municipalities convention
Tackling street disorder will be one of the first topics on the agenda when the 2025 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention kicks off Monday in Victoria.Over the past decade, the UBCM said commu...
Sep 20, 2025
Riverside Park parking lots to temporarily close Monday as work continues on outdoor skating rink
KAMLOOPS - There will be a pair of parking lot closures at Riverside Park on Monday (Sept. 22) to allow work on a new refrigerated outdoor skating rink to proceed. The City of Kamloops says there will...
Sep 20, 2025
Ryan Michael named 2025-26 Kamloops Blazers captain
KAMLOOPS - Ryan Michael has been named the newest captain of the Kamloops Blazers.The 20-year-old Michael, who was an alternate captain for the past two seasons, was surprised by family Saturday (Sept...
Sep 20, 2025
Williams Lake mother concerned for children's safety in Kiwanis Park
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Williams Lake City Council are directing staff to install public safety signs in Kiwanis Park after receiving a letter from a concerned mother. At the Tuesday, Sept. 16 regular c...
Sep 20, 2025
Makeshift weapon used in robbery of Merritt Dollar Tree: RCMP
MERRITT, B.C. - RCMP in Merritt are asking for the public's help identifying the man who robbed a local store at knifepoint last weekend.Just before 6:00 p.m. last Saturday (Sept. 13), the culprit, de...
Sep 20, 2025
More British Columbians leaving ERs without being treated, report finds
More British Columbians are leaving emergency rooms without being treated by a physician, a new report published on Thursday states.The report, published by the MEI, recorded nearly 2.6 million emerge...
Sep 20, 2025
Boots and hooves take over Circle Creek Ranch for 87th Provincial Winter Fair
KAMLOOPS - This week marks the 87th annual provincial winter fair, held at Circle Creek Ranch in Kamloops. The event brings 4-H members from across BC to participate in competitions throughout the wee...
Sep 19, 2025
Community calls for answers on Red Bridge replacement; minister set to dodge Kamloops delegation at UBCM
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP state the investigation into the Red Bridge fire remains a priority for the detachment. Mounties have confirmed the fire is being investigated as an arson, but one year af...
Sep 19, 2025
Barriere to implement strict water restrictions as crews prepare to repair malfunctioning well
BARRIERE, B.C. - The District of Barriere will be implementing nearly two weeks of enhanced watering restrictions starting Monday (Sept. 22) so crews can begin work to repair a water well that has bee...
Sep 19, 2025
Rodgers of Kamloops accepts pickleball coaching position in Cayman Islands, will represent Canada at World Cup
GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS -- Casey Rodgers of Kamloops has been selected to compete for Canada at the Pickleball World Cup for the second consecutive year. She is one of 10 on the national team who ...
Sep 19, 2025
