Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Human remains found near Red Bridge: Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Human remains have been found at the scene of a fire near the Red Bridge in Kamloops.In a news release issued Wednesday (Jan. 24) morning, Kamloops RCMP say Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) extin...
Aaron Schulze Jan 24, 2024
190-unit housing complex proposed for Kamloops North Shore must clear no-build covenant hurdle
KAMLOOPS - A proposed development that could see nearly 200 units of rental housing built on a North Shore corridor took a step forward at Kamloops council this week.But project manager Sheila Minten ...
James Peters Jan 24, 2024
Okanagan Connector closed overnight following serious vehicle incident
UPDATE (11 a.m.): One patient was sent to hospital following Tuesday's vehicle incident on the Okanagan Connector.BC Emergency Health Services say four ambulances responded to the scene on Highway 97C...
Aaron Schulze Jan 24, 2024
TRU keeping close eye on international study permits cap
KAMLOOPS - The Canadian government recently announced plans to cap the amount of international students over the next two years. The move will reduce the amount of study permits issued in 2024 by arou...
Aaron Schulze Jan 23, 2024
Kamloops MLAs propose safety improvements for Highway 5
KAMLOOPS - In advance of the upcoming provincial budget and the 2024 general election, B.C. United's two Kamloops-area MLAs laid out a three-pronged plan to improve safety along the Highway 5 corridor...
Aaron Schulze Jan 23, 2024
RCMP investigating 'suspicious debris' near Red Bridge
KAMLOOPS - People in Kamloops are being asked to avoid an area near the walking path under the Red Bridge, where police officers are currently present."On Tuesday Jan. 23, 2024, around 1:40 p.m., Kaml...
Aaron Schulze Jan 23, 2024
Cook's Ferry Indian Band, Teck reach deal to acknowledge historical land transfer for Highland Valley Copper
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - The chief of the Cook's Ferry Indian Band says a new agreement with Teck Resources represents a step forward in the path toward reconciliation.Chief Christine Walkem signed a legacy...
Aaron Schulze Jan 23, 2024
Longtime Kamloops barber, city councillor John DeCicco dies
KAMLOOPS - Former Kamloops councillor John DeCicco has died.DeCicco's passing was announced at the regular meeting of Kamloops council Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 23).The longtime downtown businessman ser...
Aaron Schulze Jan 23, 2024
Woman turns herself in to police after reported robbery at Valleyview motel
KAMLOOPS - A woman turned herself into police on Saturday (Jan. 20) after a reported robbery in Valleyview the day before.In a news release issued Tuesday morning, Kamloops RCMP say the woman was arre...
Aaron Schulze Jan 23, 2024
Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon closing overnight as temporary bridge will be replaced
KAMLOOPS - The Trans Canada Highway through the Fraser Canyon will be closed in both directions overnight.In a news release issued Tuesday (Jan. 23) morning, B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Infr...
Aaron Schulze Jan 23, 2024
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