Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Top earners, pop drinkers pay more in British Columbia budget
VICTORIA - Top income earners and pop drinkers are being hit with new taxes in today's B.C. budget, which continues the government's focus on capital spending for schools, hospitals and transit.Financ...
Feb 18, 2020 Image Credit: Canadian Press
Kamloops RCMP nab four suspected drunk drivers on Family Day
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops are urging drivers to stay sober if they're getting behind the wheel, after an unusual Monday night in the city. Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says frontli...
Feb 18, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Pier 1 Imports to close all Canadian stores including Kamloops location
KAMLOOPS - Home decor retailer Pier 1 Imports has announced it is closing all Canadian stores while it files for bankruptcy protection.In a news release, Pier 1 says it has closed or initiated going-o...
Feb 18, 2020 Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Close call for Ashcroft Mountie
KAMLOOPS - Police in the B.C. Interior say they arrested a woman after she rammed her car into a marked police vehicle when it tried to block her way. RCMP say in a news release the officer tried to s...
Feb 18, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Suspect arrested after Sunday night stabbing in Aberdeen
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have a suspect in custody after a stabbing Sunday night (Feb. 16) in Aberdeen.According to an RCMP news release, the incident occurred at about 10:50 p.m. in the 1800-block of Rogers P...
Feb 17, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops expecting sunny weather for Family Day excursions
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada says the Kamloops area can expect to enjoy sunshine for Family Day activities. Meteorologist Johnson Zhong says a strong upper ridge will bring sunny weather to the Kamlo...
Feb 16, 2020 (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds)
Candlelight vigil planned on two-year anniversary of Ryan Shtuka disappearance
KAMLOOPS - Monday (Feb. 17) will mark two years since Ryan Shtuka's disappearance from a house party in Sun Peaks. Ryan was last seen leaving a house party on Burfield Drive in the early morning hours...
Feb 16, 2020 (Image Credit: Heather Shtuka and MISSING: RYAN SHTUKA / Facebook)
One man arrested by Kamloops RCMP following gas station robbery
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have arrested a man after he robbed a gas station with a weapon last night. In a release, Staff Sgt. Sascha Fesenko says around 8:40 pm yesterday (Feb. 15), police were called...
Feb 16, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Renowned bronze sculptor bringing history to life from Kamloops-based studio
KAMLOOPS - Bronze sculptures are certainly not the easiest art form, but Nathan Scott considers the craft an ideal blend of mechanical knowledge, and creativity. The artist has spent 21 years in the f...
Feb 14, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Free family fun takes over the TCC on Family Day
KAMLOOPS - If you're in need of some family-friendly activities this Family Day, the City of Kamloops has got you covered. The eighth annual Family Day Festival will be held at the Tournament Capital ...
Feb 14, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
