Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Alexa's Bus returns to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Alexa’s bus is back in Kamloops this weekend. The specially-outfitted unit allows RCMP members to process impaired drivers immediately at the roadside. It’s named for Alexa Midd...
Kayla Derkach Apr 15, 2016
Local Metis leader overjoyed by SCOC ruling
KAMLOOPS - The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled Metis and non-status Indians are considered Indians as defined by the constitution. For many, this has been a long-sought after ruling. Colleen Lucier ...
Kayla Derkach Apr 15, 2016
Conservation officers track wild cat in Upper Sahali
KAMLOOPS - Conservation officers say a lynx has moved back to his natural habitat this afternoon after paying a visit to Upper Sahali this morning. The cat was spotted by several residents wandering t...
Kayla Derkach Apr 15, 2016
Bella Coola man takes 'A Million Steps' for MS
KAMLOOPS - A Bella Coola man will stride into Kamloops today, a milestone toward his monumental goal of walking from Prince George to Vancouver. Tim Michalchuk is using the task to raise awareness for...
Kayla Derkach Apr 15, 2016
Jury recommendations submitted at conclusion of coroners inquest
KAMLOOPS - A jury presented the Chief Coroner of the Province of BC with 15 recommendations as an inquest into the death of a young man concluded Thursday. Jacob George Setah was a patient in the psyc...
Kayla Derkach Apr 15, 2016
Court hears many responsible for Reinbrecht trial delays
KAMLOOPS - A trial plagued by delays is only seeing more, including during a hearing meant to determine whether those delays subverted Leon Reinbrecht’s right to justice. Last October, Justice S...
Kayla Derkach Apr 14, 2016
Family members relieved as inquest wraps up
KAMLOOPS - Family members of a young man who took his own life outside of Royal Inland Hospital two years ago say they’re happy a coroners’ inquest into the death was called – and no...
Kayla Derkach Apr 14, 2016
McLeod lukewarm on proposed assisted dying legislation
KAMLOOPS - Local MP Cathy McLeod says she’s disappointed legislation has to be tabled so quickly when it comes to the sensitive subject of doctor-assisted dying. The government introduced the ne...
Kayla Derkach Apr 14, 2016
Arrested McDonald Park protester sounds off
KAMLOOPS - The McDonald Park protester arrested and charged after an encounter with a City of Kamloops employee yesterday wants to tell his side of the story. 61 year old Tom Pedrotti is facing charge...
Kayla Derkach Apr 14, 2016
McDonald Park protester arrested
KAMLOOPS - A protester is facing serious charges after an encounter with a Kamloops by-law officer near McDonald Park this morning. Kamloops RCMP Corporal Jodi Shelkie says the by-law officer was tryi...
Kayla Derkach Apr 13, 2016
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