Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TNRD Library allows users to borrow a thermal imaging camera
KAMLOOPS - Later this month, Thompson-Nicola Regional Library members will be able to borrow a thermal imaging camera as they would borrow a book. The new “See the Heat” program is sponsor...
Jan 23, 2019
Accused in Shuswap fatal hit and run tells his side of the story
KAMLOOPS - The man accused of hitting and killing a motorcyclist in the Shuswap before taking off, has taken the stand during his trial to tell his side of the story. Raymond Edward Swann is charged w...
Jan 23, 2019
Victims of separate Kamloops shootings both confirmed dead
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say both victims of separate shootings in Kamloops Wednesday morning are confirmed dead. In a news release, Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says both incidents are now classified as homicides. No su...
Jan 23, 2019
RCMP investigating two shootings in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with the latest information here. UPDATE: 9:55 a.m. - Kamloops RCMP have confirmed they are investigating a pair of shootings Wednesday morn...
Jan 23, 2019
School bus collides with vehicle in Celista
CHASE - RCMP in Chase are investigating a collision involving a school bus yesterday morning. In a news release, Corporal Scott Linklater says yesterday morning, just before 7:00 AM (Tues, Jan 22), tw...
Jan 23, 2019
Kamloops cannabis retailers still waiting on province for approval
KAMLOOPS - It's been over three months since the legalization of cannabis across Canada, and here in British Columbia, only seven private retail cannabis stores have been approved by the province. Wit...
Jan 22, 2019
Chimera Theatre opens newest production "The Robber Bridegroom"
KAMLOOPS - The final rehearsals were underway this afternoon for a unique live production which will open to the public Thursday night at the Pavilion Theatre. Chimera Theatre has been working on thei...
Jan 22, 2019
New parent group looks to pressure Victoria for more capital funding in SD73
KAMLOOPS - A new parent lobbying group has popped up to push for more provincial capital funding for the Kamloops-Thompson School District. Acting chair Chris Ponti says a number of parents formed ...
Jan 22, 2019
Hospice expansion to provide workshop space for caregivers
KAMLOOPS - A distant dream has suddenly become a reality. The Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home is preparing to open up its brand new Community Resource Centre, thanks to the support o...
Jan 22, 2019
BC police watchdog investigating car crash in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Independent Investigations Office of BC is asking for any witnesses to an officer-involved crash in Kamloops last month. In a news release, the IIO says the crash occurred at roughly 12...
Jan 22, 2019
