Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Red tape reduction could result in cheaper craft beer
KAMLOOPS - The next time you buy some locally-brewed beer, less of your purchase price will be going to the government. The province announced today that the markup is being dropped by 25 per cent. Da...
Kayla Derkach May 20, 2016
Suspected fentanyl dealer arrested in North Shore raid
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a raid on a notorious North Shore residence earlier this month led them to arrest a suspected fentanyl dealer. RCMP began looking into the home in the 900-block of 13th St...
Kayla Derkach May 20, 2016
Another award for distinguished Broadcast Centre Executive
KAMLOOPS - He may be retired, but the awards continue to be heaped on the former Chair of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group. Rick Arnish was named the Broadcaster of the Year by the B.C. Association of...
Kayla Derkach May 20, 2016
Kamloops woman faces impaired charges after smashup
KAMLOOPS - Lots of damage, but no injuries after a three-vehicle accident late last night downtown. Police were called to a parking lot at 271 West Victoria Street just before midnight. They found tha...
Kayla Derkach May 20, 2016
Hungry bears test garbage bin at B.C. Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - Every year the Conservation Officer Service in Kamloops is called out to deal with nuisance bears and garbage. A city bylaw is in place to reduce that risk, but not everyone abides by the r...
Kayla Derkach May 19, 2016
Stoned dog's owner: mind your roaches
KAMLOOPS - It sounds like the premise for a stoner comedy, but for Barb Alonzo, a baked dog is no laughing matter. Alonzo and her family were recently camping near Roche Lake when she noticed her Weim...
Kayla Derkach May 19, 2016
Seatbelt infractions skyrocket during RCMP traffic blitz
KAMLOOPS - The results of an RCMP traffic blitz in Kamloops this week show a surprising number of local people still don’t wear seat belts. Mounties set up on Fortune Drive, Columbia Street, and...
Kayla Derkach May 19, 2016
RCMP resurrect cold case investigation
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Rural RCMP are reaching out to the public in resurrecting a cold case from last summer. They’re appealing to the public for information about a hit and run that happened last...
Kayla Derkach May 19, 2016
Kiana meets Kona in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Transit Police Dog Service made a special visit to Aberdeen Elementary School Wednesday afternoon. The service, which is based in the metro Vancouver area, brought in a dog specially tr...
Kayla Derkach May 18, 2016
Wine makers feel sour about Kamloops Council decision
KAMLOOPS - A decision to prohibit wine sales at the Summit Dr. location of Save-On Foods has left Kamloops wineries feeling a bit sour. Kamloops City Council voted down a proposed variance in a bylaw ...
Kayla Derkach May 18, 2016
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