Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Cherry Creek residents on flood alert again with more rain
CHERRY CREEK, B.C. - The flood watch is still in effect around the Thompson region, and with rain falling most of Thursday, concerns are rising, as are water levels along Cherry Creek. WATCH: Full rep...
Kayla Derkach May 11, 2017

MS Month aims to raise awareness on disease symptoms and treatment
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - May is Multiple Sclerosis month. Canada has the highest occurrence of the disease anywhere in the world, which attacks the central nervous system. Health workers as well those affecte...
Kayla Derkach May 11, 2017

Crews make quick work of motel fire in Valleyview
Kamloops Fire Rescue crews made quick work of a fire at a Valleyview motel this morning. At about 11:35 a.m., multiple people called 911 reporting smoke spewing from the King’s Motor Inn on the ...
Kayla Derkach May 11, 2017

Crime reduction programs, weather contribute to dropping crime rate
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say its crime reduction programs had a big impact during the first quarter of 2017. Statistics released today show a 19 per cent drop in property crime and a six per cent decrease in &...
Kayla Derkach May 11, 2017

Kamloops Airport reports surprise passenger traffic bump
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Airport got an unexpected passenger traffic bump last month. Numbers released today show more than 26,000 people flew through Fulton Field in April. That’s up six per cen...
Kayla Derkach May 11, 2017

Crews continue to work to reopen Interior roads
KAMLOOPS - While some highways in the Interior are slowly getting back to normal, others are still shut down while workers attempt to clear debris from mudslides and keep the roads safe. Highway 8, 25...
Kayla Derkach May 11, 2017

Council to discuss how to move forward without mayor Milobar
KAMLOOPS - As Peter Milobar prepares to make the move from mayor to MLA, city council will also be entering a time of transition. There are three options before city council: Milobar could resign as m...
Kayla Derkach May 10, 2017

Rayleigh slope slowing, city bracing for rain event Thursday
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says sloughing on a slope near Rayleigh has slowed significantly over the last two days, but residents remain out of their home. The city is bracing for rain that is fo...
Kayla Derkach May 10, 2017

Local liberals look ahead after sweeping Kamloops ridings
KAMLOOPS - British Columbians elected a Liberal government Tuesday night, one that appears to be a minority for the time being. There are several ridings that have the potential to swing one way or th...
Kayla Derkach May 10, 2017

NDP candidates reflect on tough loss to Liberal party
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - It’s tear-down mode for South-Thompson Candidate Nancy Bepple and volunteers, spending Wednesday morning clearing out the parties downtown campaign office. “In terms of th...
Kayla Derkach May 10, 2017

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