Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Man in 2017 Kamloops shooting competition died due to self-inflicted, accidental gunshot: coroner
KAMLOOPS - The BC Coroner’s Service says a competitor in a 2017 Kamloops shooting competition died after accidentally shooting himself. Vancouver resident Richard Cho was pronounced dead on June...
Mar 7, 2019
UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP say Tournament Inn fire was suspicious
KAMLOOPS - Police have confirmed a fire at the Tournament Inn in Valleyview last night was likely caused by a person. Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says officers responded to the motel ...
Mar 7, 2019
Blue Man Group to make a stop in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The world-renowned Blue Man Group will be performing in the Tournament Capital next month. This will be the group’s first time in Kamloops, and the trio of bald and blue performers wi...
Mar 7, 2019
Fire at Tournament Inn damages two units
KAMLOOPS - This story has been updated here. Two units damaged by fire, one seriously, at the Tournament Inn in Valleyview last night. The fire looks like it started on the outside of one of the units...
Mar 7, 2019
Preparations underway to build modular units on West Victoria Street
KAMLOOPS - Fencing is up at the parking lot between Emerald Centre and Budget Brake & Muffler on West Victoria Street, where 46 modular units will be ready at the end of the summer, nearly a year ...
Mar 6, 2019
Catching up with Madison Olds
KAMLOOPS - The musical landscape in Kamloops has recently expanded, with a local artist emerging on the national level. Madison Olds has been working hard to have her music heard, with momentum gather...
Mar 6, 2019
High-powered weapons, violence concerning for Kamloops RCMP superintendent
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops’ top cop says the local RCMP detachment has been under increased pressure as they deal with organized crime, the drug trade and resulting violence. Superintendent Syd Lecky p...
Mar 6, 2019
IH says Kamloops hospital is well-equipped to handle influx of expectant mothers from Cariboo
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health says it doesn’t anticipate any capacity challenges in the maternity ward at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops, even though the hospital is set to receive an infl...
Mar 6, 2019
Snowfall forecast for Kamloops this week could be the last we see of winter
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada says snow expected in the B.C. Interior over the next few days could be our last blast of winter for the season. Forecaster Bobby Sekhon says lingering flurries are forec...
Mar 6, 2019
Employment Minister's visit to Kamloops overshadowed by SNC-Lavelin controversy
KAMLOOPS - Federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Patty Hajdu was in Kamloops Tuesday, just a day after her cabinet counterpart Jane Philpott resigned. Hajdu was here to ann...
Mar 5, 2019
