Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

UPDATE: Small wildfire near Spences Bridge being held
KAMLOOPS - A small fire southeast of Spences Bridge is now classified as being held by the BC Wildfire Service. The Skuhost Creek fire was first reported yesterday (Aug. 6) and was considered out of c...
Dave Barry Aug 7, 2020

Indigenous-led farmer's market celebrates grand opening this weekend
KAMLOOPS - There is a new option for purchasing fresh produce and hand-crafted goods in Kamloops. The Kweseltken Farmer's & Artisan Market is a partnership between Community Futures Development Co...
Aug 7, 2020

Images of Barriere theft suspects released
BARRIERE - Mounties are hoping images of two suspects will help to crack a theft case in the Barriere area.A woman reported her purse had been taken from her vehicle while it was parked in Barriere Ju...
Aug 6, 2020

Kamloops businesses feel CERB is undermining ability to hire workers during COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - Davide Fattor has been flooded with calls since his La Dolcevita Spa & Salon opened at the end of May. Clients have been wanting to get their hair cut and be pampered. "The response fro...
Aug 6, 2020

Kamloops Symphony running with new fundraising idea
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Symphony is one of many local organizations struggling under the global pandemic. Without the ability to host concerts and sell tickets, which account for approximately 30 per ...
Aug 6, 2020

Walmart shoppers will soon require masks
KAMLOOPS - Walmart stores across the country will be requiring customers to wear masks as of August 12. In an emailed statement from Corporate Affairs Manager Felicia Fefer, it's noted that more than ...
Aug 6, 2020

47 new COVID-19 cases, only one in Interior Health
VICTORIA - B.C's health officials are reporting 47 new cases of COVID-19 today (Aug. 6), and no new deaths. One new case is being reported in the Interior Health region. Provincial Health Officer Dr. ...
Dave Barry Aug 6, 2020

Homes evacuated in Penticton as fire threatens community
PENTICTON, B.C. - UPDATE: The Tactical Evacuation has been lifted in the Sage Mesa area north west of Penticton.More than 80 homes and a golf course were evacuated in Penticton this morning (Aug. 6) a...
Aug 6, 2020

Revelstoke men arrested in arson attempt
REVELSTOKE - Revelstoke RCMP have arrested two men who were allegedly throwing 'Molotov style cocktails' into a home in the community. The incident happened just before 3 a.m. today (Aug. 6). A person...
Aug 6, 2020

Arrow Transportation Systems to fund surgical suite in new Patient Care Tower
KAMLOOPS - Arrow Transportation Systems is making a $250,000 donation to Royal Inland Hospital to fund a surgical suite in the new Patient Care Tower. According to a release from the RIH Foundation, A...
Aug 6, 2020

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SOUND OFF
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BC Day
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Thanksgiving
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One Man's Opinion
COLLINS: Kamloops' Nederpel to play pivotal role in B.C. health care
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