Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Kamloops workers celebrate Labour Day at 62nd annual KDLC Labour Day Picnic
KAMLOOPS - The sun was shining on the hundreds of current and former union members gathered at McDonald Park to celebrate Labour Day at the Kamloops and District Labour Council's 62nd annual Labour Da...
Kayla Derkach Sep 03, 2018

Multi-vehicle accident near WalMart sends several to hospital
KAMLOOPS - Several people had to be transported to hospital after a motorhome and an SUV collided at the intersection of Hillside Drive and Notre Dame Drive just before the noon hour. Kamloops Fire an...
Kayla Derkach Sep 02, 2018

If there's a smell in the air, and it's near the Domtar mill, it isn't always Domtar
KAMLOOPS - If there’s a smell in the air, and it seems to be coming from Domtar, it’s not always Domtar. While the pulp mill often gets the blame for odours in the air around Kamloops, thi...
Kayla Derkach Sep 02, 2018

Accident closes Trans Canada near Tappen
KAMLOOPS – The long weekend is not going well on our highways. After a semi fire this morning between Golden and the Rogers Pass summitt closed the highway for a time, the highway has now been c...
Kayla Derkach Sep 01, 2018

International Overdose Awareness Day strikes a chord in B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Today marks International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to reflect upon the ongoing overdose crisis, and remember those who have been lost. More than two years after British Columbia declar...
Kayla Derkach Aug 31, 2018

Kamloops Crime Stoppers seeks bald laptop thief
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating a man suspected of stealing a laptop from a local business. The incident occurred at 3:00 a.m. the morning of Aug. 11 ...
Kayla Derkach Aug 31, 2018

BC Wildfire Service urges caution in the backcountry this long weekend
KAMLOOPS - August may be turning into September this weekend with temperatures dropping to the low- to mid-20s, but the BC Wildfire Service is urging folks headed out into the back country to still ex...
Kayla Derkach Aug 31, 2018

RCMP provide back to school safety tips
KAMLOOPS - With students heading back to school next week the Kamloops RCMP are reminding motorists to slow down, and children to stay alert. School zones will be back into effect next week, requiring...
Kayla Derkach Aug 31, 2018

Kamloops RCMP nab stolen car suspects, seize drugs
KAMLOOPS - Two people are in police custody after allegedly stealing a car and being in possession of drugs. Staff Sgt. Mathias Van Laer says police attempted to stop the suspect vehicle at around 9:1...
Kayla Derkach Aug 31, 2018

Accidents create traffic disruptions prior to long weekend
KAMLOOPS - We’re not even officially into the holiday weekend yet, and accidents are causing concern. Two accidents yesterday on the Coquihalla caused traffic disruption. One of the accidents to...
Kayla Derkach Aug 31, 2018

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