Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Two injured in Valleyview highway crash
KAMLOOPS - Traffic backed up on the Trans Canada Highway in Valleyview after a Thursday morning (June 4) crash.According to Cpl. Jodi Shelkie of Kamloops RCMP, the crash happened when a vehicle rear-e...
Jun 4, 2020
Organizers say Thursday protest in downtown Kamloops cancelled
KAMLOOPS - The group organizing a protest in downtown Kamloops in support of George Floyd says the event has been cancelled.On its Instagram account, the group - now called kamloops.bipoc.support - sa...
Jun 4, 2020
Man arrested, stolen truck recovered in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM, B.C. - RCMP in Salmon Arm say a stolen truck was recovered after emergency responders were called to help people having a bad drug experience.According to a news release, RCMP were called ...
Jun 4, 2020
RCMP ask for public's help as they seek wanted man
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP would like your help locating a man wanted for violent crimes.According to a news release, Robert Rennie is wanted for armed robbery, unlawful confinement and assault. He is a...
Jun 4, 2020
Shuswap man in custody after alleged threat to kill his neighbour's entire household
ANGLEMONT, B.C. - A North Shuswap man is in custody after allegedly threatening to kill his neighbour's entire household.According to a release from Sgt. Barry Kennedy of Chase RCMP, officers were cal...
Jun 4, 2020
Legal experts speak to value of peaceful protests, anti-racism discussions in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Allies are set to gather peacefully in Kamloops this week, to condemn racist acts, and honour George Floyd and many other people of colour who have been wrongfully killed by police, or unju...
Jun 3, 2020
Wednesday Farmers' Market returns with craft vendors now permitted
KAMLOOPS - Today (June 3) marked the first Wednesday Farmers' Market of the season, and with it came the return of non-food merchandise. The Saturday market has been operating at a limited capacity si...
Jun 3, 2020
City of Kamloops keeps eyes on dikes, weather forecast as Thompson Rivers creep higher
KAMLOOPS - City of Kamloops crews are inspecting dikes and hoping for dry skies as they nervously watch the rising Thompson Rivers.Utility Services Manager Greg Wightman says daily dike inspections ar...
Jun 3, 2020
Police renew call for information amid search for missing Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are once again asking for the public's help as they search for a man who has been missing for more than three months. In a release, Staff Sgt. Sascha Fesenko says 42-year-old ...
Jun 3, 2020
Kamloops residential construction boom supported by new numbers
KAMLOOPS - 2020 has become a big year for multi-family construction in the City of Kamloops.New totals released by the City of Kamloops Building Inspection Division show a total of $24.9 million in bu...
Jun 3, 2020
