Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Major Crimes Unit to assist in search for missing Merritt rancher
MERRITT, B.C. - The B.C. RCMP Southeast District's Major Crime Unit has been called to assist in the investigation of missing Merritt cowboy Ben Tyner. Tyner, 32, was last seen on Saturday, Jan. 26. H...
Feb 07, 2019
Kamloops Food Bank following national trend of higher usage
KAMLOOPS - One million Canadians access a food bank every month. That’s according to information gathered through the 2018 HungerCount Survey. Every year, Food Banks Canada collects data from fo...
Feb 06, 2019
Staff training and evacuation drills taking place during Arena Safety Week
KAMLOOPS - This week has been deemed Arena Safety Week by the City of Kamloops. It’s an opportunity for staff at all of the city’s rinks to refresh their safety training. Thousands of Kaml...
Feb 06, 2019
Thousands of books donated through 10th annual Heap the Honda
KAMLOOPS - For a decade now, helping kids develop a love of reading has been the goal of the Heap the Honda children’s book drive in Kamloops. The book drive is one of many Literacy in Kamloops ...
Feb 06, 2019
Building projects slowing with cold snap, mild January to offset any delays
KAMLOOPS - After a mild winter that allowed builders to get ahead on some of their projects, the frigid temperatures are slowing some down. “When it gets to these temperatures, you’re limi...
Feb 06, 2019
Forecast change means snow expected to arrive in Kamloops starting Thursday
KAMLOOPS - A change in the forecast means Kamloops is in for snow - sooner than later. Environment Canada forecaster Lisa Erven says the precipitation will begin in earnest around noon tomorrow. ̶...
Feb 06, 2019
Former Kamloops teacher banned from teaching
KAMLOOPS - A former elementary school teacher in the Kamloops-Thompson School District has been banned from teaching. According to a consent resolution by the BC Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, B...
Feb 06, 2019
PM Trudeau's Liberal fundraiser in Kamloops raised thousands
KAMLOOPS - A Liberal Party of Canada fundraiser in Kamloops last month brought party supporters from across the province and raised thousands of dollars for the party. A report published online by Ele...
Feb 06, 2019
Norovirus outbreak nearing its end at Royal Inland Hospital
KAMLOOPS - A norovirus outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital appears to have run its course. During the height of the gastrointestinal outbreak last week, four wards at the hospital were closed to admissi...
Feb 06, 2019
How Kamloops motel owners and police are working to deter crime
KAMLOOPS - Criminal activity surrounding local motels has been a prominent problem in Kamloops for years. From low-level drug dealers congregating around the businesses, to a pair of homicides at loca...
Feb 05, 2019
