Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
One critically injured, impaired driving suspected in Westsyde Road crash
KAMLOOPS - RCMP suspect impaired driving contributed to a terrible crash on Westsyde Road Sunday night (Feb. 24). In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says officers were cal...
Feb 25, 2019
Kamloops warms up to the Coldest Night of the Year
KAMLOOPS - For the past seven winters, New Life Community took part in the Coldest Night of Year, a Canada-wide fundraiser meant to draw attention to the plight of those living on the street during th...
Feb 25, 2019
Accident on Westsyde Road sends three to hospital
KAMLOOPS - Westsyde Road is open again after being closed much of the night because of an accident. Two vehicles collided head on near McQueen Road just past the intersection with 8th Street Sunday ni...
Feb 25, 2019
Injured Kamloops man rescued by helicopter with Vernon Search & Rescue
LUMBY - Vernon Search and Rescue, along with the helicopter winch team, were called out to rescue a Kamloops man injured while snow-biking near Lumby yesterday afternoon. Trevor Honigman of VSAR says ...
Feb 24, 2019
KFR crews rescue dog from icy South Thompson River
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire and Rescue crews acted fast to save the day for a dog stuck in the icy South Thompson River this morning. Platoon Captain Darryl Cooper says crews responding to the incident o...
Feb 24, 2019
Analysts predicting post-weekend drop in Kamloops gas prices
KAMLOOPS - If you’re looking to fill up your gas tank in Kamloops, experts recommend waiting until at least Sunday in order to save a few bucks. Gas Buddy Senior Analyst Dan McTeague says they&#...
Feb 23, 2019
Snowfall contributes to multiple vehicle incidents around Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - While there were no serious injuries during a peppering of vehicle incidents last night (Feb. 22) throughout the city, Kamloops Fire and Rescue is reminding the public to drive to condition...
Feb 23, 2019
8th annual Coldest Night of the Year event working toward outreach funding
KAMLOOPS - Walking shoes and warm clothing is the uniform this weekend as more than 110 walkers make their way through downtown Kamloops for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser. The event support...
Feb 23, 2019
Kamloops couple calling for improved fire response communication
KAMLOOPS - Property owner Mahkua George tried his best to save his home last Friday on East Shuswap Road, but there was no stopping flames from burning it down. “It’s horrible to lose ever...
Feb 22, 2019
Kamloops reaction to NEB endorsement of pipeline expansion
KAMLOOPS - In Kamloops, reaction to the National Energy Board’s endorsement of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is mixed. Local environmentalist Tony Brummel says he believes opposition to ...
Feb 22, 2019
