Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Team effort for Kamloops shelter operators during snowy, cold snap
KAMLOOPS - It's been a team effort for shelter operators since temperatures dropped last week and BC Housing initiated cold weather spaces. After last year's Point-in-Time count, many anticipated a sh...
Aaron Schulze Jan 17, 2024
Some YKA passengers spending an extra night in Kamloops as winter weather arrives
KAMLOOPS - Over the past day, the city of Kamloops has received 17 centimeters of snow - nearly equaling the historic average for the entire month of January.Despite the snow, services at Kamloops Air...
Aaron Schulze Jan 17, 2024
Major snow dump has Kamloops Snow Angels volunteers answering the call
KAMLOOPS - Calls for the Kamloops Snow Angels program have spiked since the city has been bombarded with snow Wednesday (Jan. 17).Snow Angels volunteers assist local seniors and Kamloops residents wit...
Aaron Schulze Jan 17, 2024
Nearly $500K needed for Falkland Stampede upgrades
FALKLAND, B.C. - The Falkland Stampede grounds are in need of costly renovations, and local government is being asked to provide financial support for the work.A report to the Columbia Shuswap Regiona...
Aaron Schulze Jan 17, 2024
Wanted man from Williams Lake considered dangerous; has ties in Kamloops and Merritt: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Officers are searching for a wanted man from Williams Lake who has ties in Kamloops, Kelowna and Merritt.In a news release issued Wednesday (Jan. 17) morning, RCMP say 23-year-old Sem Weiss...
Aaron Schulze Jan 17, 2024
Kamloops RCMP searching for man wanted for break and enter
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP is searching for a wanted 43-year-old man.In a news release issued Wednesday (Jan. 17) morning, RCMP say Pete Bill Tomaras is wanted for possession of stolen property and two ...
Aaron Schulze Jan 17, 2024
Custom horse saddle reported missing from Lillooet area
LILLOOET, B.C. - Lillooet RCMP are asking for the public to keep their eyes peeled for a horse saddle that was stolen earlier this month.In a news release issued Tuesday (Jan. 16), police say a couple...
Aaron Schulze Jan 17, 2024
Pair of flights between Kamloops and Vancouver cancelled as YVR deals with snowy conditions
KAMLOOPS - Air travellers are being recommended to plan ahead and check their flight status Wednesday (Jan. 17).As of publication, Kamloops Airport's (YKA) flight status online shows two departing fli...
Aaron Schulze Jan 17, 2024
Drivers reminded not to pass snowplows with flashing lights after collision on the Coquihalla
KAMLOOPS - Drivers are being reminded not to try and pass snowplows on the road if their lights are flashing.In a post to social media, Argo Roads Thompson - B.C.'s road maintenance contractor for the...
Aaron Schulze Jan 17, 2024
TRU international students treading water through new TRUSU program
KAMLOOPS - "[I] need to at least learn swimming so I can save my life," said TRU International student Nikhil Shinda. Swimming is a life skill that many in Canada take for granted. With picturesque la...
Aaron Schulze Jan 16, 2024
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