Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Landslide risk leads to North Shuswap evacuation
LEE CREEK, B.C. - Five North Shuswap properties have been evacuated, and another seven are under an alert due to the risk of a landslide.The affected area is at 2633 Squilax-Anglemont Road in Lee Cree...
Jun 24, 2020
Massive Aberdeen development plan to go before public next month
KAMLOOPS - A plan that could shape a large portion of the growth within the City of Kamloops will go to public hearing.Kamloops council has approved the next for a proposal to begin building the so-ca...
Jun 23, 2020
Rescuers of Adams River whitewater raft group hope near-miss provides safety reminder
KAMLOOPS - Lifeguard training and whitewater experience came in handy this week for Christopher Melvin and Emmet Suttill. The young men were out on the Adams River Monday (June 22), when they spotted ...
Jun 23, 2020
Kamloops Museum reopens with timely display on historic healthcare facilities
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Museum and Archives has reopened with a new exhibit. The museum was forced to cut the run of its previous exhibit short amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. Today (June 23...
Jun 23, 2020
CP Rail would cover all expense in event of disastrous incident in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Canadian Pacific Railway says it has emergency plans in place in the event of a catastrophic incident in Kamloops. The director of government affairs for CP Rail Mike Lovecchio says the com...
Jun 23, 2020
'It is an active railyard'; CP Rail responds to noise complaints from Lorne Street residents
KAMLOOPS - CP Rail says the City of Kamloops can take action on noise complaints by addressing its own zoning practices.The company's director of Indigenous relations and government affairs, Mike Love...
Jun 23, 2020
Streamflow advisory lifted for Salmon River, maintained for South Thompson and its tributaries
VICTORIA - The B.C. River Forecast Centre (RFC) has decided to maintain a high streamflow advisory on the South Thompson River and its tributaries.In its bulletin posted Tuesday afternoon (June 23), t...
Jun 23, 2020
RCMP Victim Services Unit offers support for those still experiencing emotional trauma from Snowbird crash
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP Victim Services Unit (VSU) is offering help for those still suffering from trauma after the tragic Snowbird crash in Brocklehurst last month.On May 17, Capt. Jennifer Case...
Jun 23, 2020
Parents warned after attempted child-luring incident near Pacific Way Elementary School
KAMLOOPS - The principal of Pacific Way Elementary School is warning parents after an apparent case of attempted child-luring Monday (June 22).According to an email to parents from Principal Anthoney ...
Jun 23, 2020
Kamloops senior receives award upon graduation from TRU
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops woman is proving it's never too late to pursue your passions. 72-year-old Lyn Richards graduated Thompson Rivers University Monday (June 22) with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. ...
Jun 22, 2020
