Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Payless ShoeSource to close 248 Canadian stores, including two in Kamloops
TORONTO - Mounting debts and a challenging retail market are forcing Payless ShoeSource Canada Inc. to shutter all of its North American stores by May. The Kansas-based discount footwear retailer said...
Kayla Derkach Feb 19, 2019

Kamloops volunteer remembered for his work to provide meals, shelter for the homeless
KAMLOOPS - Bud Forbes is being remembered for his tireless work and commitment to the homeless population in Kamloops. Forbes, who passed away suddenly on Friday, was a big part of the Out of the Cold...
Kayla Derkach Feb 19, 2019

One man dead after Friday's shooting in Brocklehurst
KAMLOOPS - Police say one man has died after being shot in Brocklehurst on Friday. The victim, Jason Glover, was one of two people shot on Feb. 15. Kamloops RCMP say they responded to a shooting at a ...
Kayla Derkach Feb 19, 2019

One man in Kamloops RCMP custody after possible domestic dispute
KAMLOOPS - One man is now in Kamloops RCMP custody, after an hours long police stand off responding to a potential domestic dispute concluded with no major injuries last night. In a release today, Sta...
Kayla Derkach Feb 17, 2019

UPDATE: RCMP locate 'high risk' missing man
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a high-risk missing person has been found.
Kayla Derkach Feb 17, 2019

Plenty of activities planned around Kamloops for 2019 Family Day
KAMLOOPS -With Family Day coming up to finish off the long weekend, activities and entertainment will be held throughout the Kamloops area for people to take part in. Monday marks the first Family Day...
Kayla Derkach Feb 16, 2019

City reassuring public after recent crimes in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - After a series of high profile, violent incidents since the beginning of this year, civic officials are reiterating that Kamloops is still safe for the general population. It’s been n...
Kayla Derkach Feb 16, 2019

Repair Cafe aims to breathe new life into broken items
KAMLOOPS - Do you have a pile of broken appliance or household items cluttering up your life? Are you waiting for that someday to maybe have them repaired? Well, this Saturday could be that someday, a...
Kayla Derkach Feb 16, 2019

UPDATED: RCMP confirm two injured in Brocklehurst shooting
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP are now confirming two people have been shot in what appears to have been a targeted attack last night (Feb. 15). In a release, RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says just before...
Kayla Derkach Feb 15, 2019

Man charged in connection to Rayleigh stabbing
KAMLOOPS - A suspect has been charged in connection to a stabbing in Rayleigh yesterday afternoon. Court documents show Jared McKague, born in 1997, is facing seven charges in connection to the incide...
Kayla Derkach Feb 15, 2019

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