Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Potential avalanche danger still not clear with spring snowmelt on the way
KAMLOOPS - While it may still be full-on winter in the mountains, the annual spring snowmelt is on the way, and it remains to be seen what that will mean for avalanche danger in the Interior and Carib...
Mar 10, 2019
Daylight saving time starts Sunday
KAMLOOPS - It’s that “time” again. The clocks go forward one hour tonight, making for extended daylight in the evenings. But the downside is maybe not getting as much sleep. Canadian...
Mar 9, 2019
RCMP searching for suspects after armed robbery at cannabis dispensary
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are looking for suspects involved in an armed robbery at a cannabis dispensary. In a release today (Mar. 9), Kamloops RCMP Plainclothes Commander, Staff Sgt. Simon Pillay says...
Mar 9, 2019
Updated: Barricade incident resolved with one man in Kamloops RCMP custody
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: The situation involving a barricaded man on the Tk'emlps te Secwepemc reserve this afternoon has been resolved. Around 1:05 p.m this afternoon, Kamloops RCMP negotiators and the Sou...
Mar 9, 2019
City hopes new online service will reduce catch basin clogging
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops hopes a new online tool will give residents a fighting chance to prevent flooding on the streets when the winter snow begins to melt away. Utility Services Manager Greg...
Mar 9, 2019
Collision shuts down section of Highway 1 in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: According to an update from Argo Roads Thompson Maintenance, Exit 369, the eastbound Columbia Street off ramp from Highway 1 is now clear, and traffic is flowing. PREVIOUS: Traffic ...
Mar 9, 2019
Trans Mountain expansion could start in Kamloops by summer if project approved
KAMLOOPS - The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has faced a number of hurdles. Opposition from various groups, including the provincial government and a federal appeal court ruling that found shortco...
Mar 8, 2019
First private cannabis store experiences steady first day
KAMLOOPS - The first private cannabis store in Kamloops officially opened on Friday morning, and while it didn’t come with nearly as much fanfare that followed the first government store opening...
Mar 8, 2019
Suzuki joins environmental filmmaker for TRU presentation
KAMLOOPS -Two high-profile environmental science advocates will be making a stop in Kamloops this evening as part of their southern British Columbia tour. David Suzuki, and Dr. Ian Mauro are working t...
Mar 8, 2019
TRU Trades & Technology hosts regional skills competition
KAMLOOPS - Over 300 students from around the Interior and Cariboo took over TRU’s Trades and Technology Building yesterday to try out different trades, and take part in a regional skills competi...
Mar 8, 2019
