Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Plastics pilot program launched in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A pilot program has been launched in Kamloops for one of the fastest-growing types of packaging. Called ‘Other Flexible Plastic Packaging,’ the pilot program started June 1 and ...
Jun 11, 2018
UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP locate vehicles involved in afternoon shooting
KAMLOOPS - The search is on for the suspects involved in a brazen afternoon shooting in Kamloops. Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says the shooting occurred at approximately 1:25 p.m. near the interse...
Jun 11, 2018
Police say cause of Saturday crash on Overlanders Bridge still unknown
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP still can’t say what exactly caused a crash that shut down the Overlanders Bridge for almost three hours on Saturday. The crash between a car and motorcycle happened on ...
Jun 11, 2018
Former Kamloops city councillor and radio pioneer dies
KAMLOOPS - Sad news to report as a former Kamloops city councillor and well-known businessman has passed away. John Skelly passed away peacefully Friday night, confirms his family. Skelly brought Radi...
Jun 11, 2018
Man charged in Barnhartvale meth lab bust pleads guilty, receives three-year sentence
KAMLOOPS - One of three men charged in a 2015 bust of a methamphetamine “superlab” in Barnhartvale has been sentenced to three years in federal prison. Derek Sadden pleaded guilty to one c...
Jun 11, 2018
City staff propose increase to Kamloops' snow clearing budget
KAMLOOPS - After a long and snowy winter, Kamloops’ Civic Operations Department is rethinking its annual snow clearing budget. A spike in calls from the public during snow events, and the signif...
Jun 10, 2018
Possibility of snow for Coquihalla Hwy between Kamloops and Merritt
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has put out a special weather statement for the Coquihalla Highway. Meteorologist Trevor Smith says the section between Kamloops and Merritt could see a few centimetres o...
Jun 10, 2018
Kamloops RCMP track down and arrest break and enter suspect
KAMLOOPS - At least seven police cruisers were spotted by residents living near Clearwater Avenue on Kamloops’ North Shore Sunday morning. Police blocked access to the area following a 911 call ...
Jun 10, 2018
Collision closes Overlanders Bridge for two hours Saturday
KAMLOOPS - The Overlanders Bridge was closed for two and a half hours Saturday evening following a serious collision between a motorcycle and a car. Kamloops RCMP responded to the crash around 5:45 p....
Jun 10, 2018
Kamloops RCMP investigating violent assault in Brock
KAMLOOPS - There was a heavy police presence on Glenview Avenue in Kamloops Saturday following an assault that police say appears to be targeted. Kamloops RCMP were called around 10:30 a.m. for a man ...
Jun 09, 2018
