Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Three charged in Shuswap stabbing, two still at large
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The B.C. Prosecution Service has charged three men in connection with a stabbing last month in the Shuswap, and two of them are still on the loose.According to Salmon Arm RCMP, the ...
Sep 9, 2020
School District 73 prioritizing infrastructure upgrades and future illness prevention methods
KAMLOOPS - Teachers and staff are back in schools this week, getting prepared to welcome students in for a new year. Around 4,000 new students are expected to enter B.C classrooms this year, and Schoo...
Sep 8, 2020
McLeod reappointed as Shadow Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
KAMLOOPS - The opposition Conservatives have released their shadow cabinet list, with Kamloops Thompson Cariboo's MP named the Shadow Minister for Crown Indigenous Relations. Cathy McLeod's position o...
Sep 8, 2020
Detours recommended as resurfacing work begins along Columbia Street
KAMLOOPS - One of the city's busiest intersections will be slowed considerably this week as resurfacing work begins at Third Avenue and Columbia Street. Streets and Environmental Services Manager Glen...
Sep 8, 2020
U.S. wildfire smoke already in Vernon, could hit Kamloops soon: Environment Canada
KELOWNA - After a year of clean, clear sky around Kamloops, a change may be in the offing.Environment Canada's Doug Lundquist says smoke from fires in Washington and Oregon has already penetrated the ...
Sep 8, 2020
Kamloops RCMP arrest suspected B&E thieves, recover stolen property
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have arrested two suspects in relation to multiple break-ins and thefts. In a release, Staff Sgt. Sascha Fesenko says Crime Reduction Unit officers began an investigation Sept...
Sep 8, 2020
Salvation Army closes its Kamloops thrift store
KAMLOOPS - The Salvation Army is permanently closing its thrift store in Kamloops. The store was initially closed in March when the COVID-19 pandemic caused many Kamloops businesses to temporarily clo...
Sep 8, 2020
Environment Canada issues statement over expected heat in southern B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for nearly all of Southern B.C. this week because of expected heat.The forecasting service says an upper ridge of high pressure wil...
Sep 8, 2020
Clearwater woman charged with second-degree murder
CLEARWATER - A Clearwater woman is facing a charge of second-degree murder.RCMP say they received a 911 emergency call and responded to a remote area of the Adams Forest Service Road Sunday. When they...
Sep 7, 2020
Special weather statement issued advising of gusty winds across southern B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Batten down the hatches. The South Thompson and the rest of southern B.C. will be in for a windy holiday Monday.Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement advising residents ...
Sep 7, 2020
