Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

American expat feels sense of hope with Biden-Harris ticket
KAMLOOPS - While political parties in Canada position themselves for the next federal election, a race just across the border is picking up steam. Lesra Martin, an American citizen living and working ...
Aug 24, 2020

Kamloops MP McLeod celebrating O'Toole's Conservative leadership win
KAMLOOPS - Erin O'Toole promises to lean on Conservative values, focusing largely on the Canadian economy and its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The new Conservative leader is someone Kamloops-T...
Aug 24, 2020

Routine traffic stop leads to $840,000 in suspected drug money seized near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say some discrepancies on a commercial semi's log book led to a huge cash seizure outside of Kamloops last month.According to a news release from B.C. RCMP Traffic Services spokesman C...
Aug 24, 2020

Risk analysis in wake of Kamloops crash results in new safety measures for Snowbird jets
KAMLOOPS - The Canadian Armed Forces say the 'operational pause' that has grounded the Snowbirds fleet of Tutor jets at Kamloops Airport has been lifted.The announcement was made in a news release iss...
Aug 24, 2020

Masks required now on Kamloops Transit buses
KAMLOOPS - When you step onto a bus this morning, you'll be expected to have a mask. BC Transit announced the policy change earlier this month. It says BC health officials have recommended the public ...
James Peters Aug 24, 2020

Fire situation ticking upward in B.C.
KAMLOOPS - The number of wildfires in the province is ticking upwards thanks to a recent dry spell. There are 72 wildfires burning in the province, 10 new fires being reported in the past two days. 37...
Aug 23, 2020

BC Wildfire Service responding to grassfire south of Merritt
MERRITT - A small grassfire has sparked about four kilometres southeast of Merritt. The Fox Farm Road fire is estimated to be one hectare and is visible from the Coquihalla Highway. DriveBC is reporti...
Aug 22, 2020

Kamloops residents asked to provide input ahead of budget discussion
KAMLOOPS - The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about some new challenges in the planning process for the city's 2021 budget. On Tuesday (Aug. 25), City of Kamloops staff will be asking council whether t...
Dave Barry Aug 22, 2020

UPDATE: Missing man located
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP now say this individual is no longer considered missing.
Dave Barry Aug 21, 2020

ASK Wellness recognizes long-time volunteer as they break ground on Cookie's Place
KAMLOOPS - Since its humble beginnings back in 1992, ASK Wellness Society has grown from an organization promoting health and education, to now a powerhouse focused on helping people through providing...
Aug 21, 2020

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