Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Snowmobile Association holds avalanche safety training
KAMLOOPS - British Columbia is blessed with an abundance of backcountry recreational opportunities unlike any others in Canada, but with those opportunities comes the increased risk for avalanches. Be...
Jan 22, 2018
Mounties search Westsyde home in connection with Badger Drive investigation
KAMLOOPS - Another development in the Kamloops RCMP’s investigation of last week’s home invasion and drugs, explosives and weapons seizure on Badger Drive. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says the Crime...
Jan 22, 2018
Fraser Basin Council to conduct flood assessment of Thompson watershed
KAMLOOPS - The Fraser Basin Council is set to embark on a massive flood assessment of the Thompson watershed. To that end it’s received a grant worth $600,000 from Emergency Management BC and ho...
Jan 22, 2018
Police dog nabs alleged vehicle thief
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man is in police custody after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a North Shore dealership. Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says it all started today just before 11:00 a.m. “...
Jan 22, 2018
Crews clear rockslide from Coquihalla Highway
KAMLOOPS - Good news for motorists as the rockslide that had blocked the northbound lane of the Coquihalla Highway about three kilometres south of Merritt has been cleared. District Operations Manager...
Jan 22, 2018
Trans Canada re-opens near Lytton, northbound Coquihalla remains closed
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (7:10 a.m.): According to Drive BC, the Trans Canada has re-opened to single lane, alternating traffic east of Lytton. Drivers are advised to expect delays of up to 20 minutes. EARLI...
Jan 22, 2018
Kamloops flirts with weather record as above seasonal temperatures persist
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops just barely missed breaking a temperature record on Sunday (Jan 21). The highest temperature recorded in the city on this day was 9 degrees, set back in 1981. Environment Canada Me...
Jan 21, 2018
'Maintenance issue' forces flight to return to Kamloops Airport
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Airport took precautionary measures this afternoon when an Air Canada Jazz flight bound for Calgary was forced to return. Airport Manager Heather McCarley says fire crews were ...
Jan 20, 2018
Hundreds gather to celebrate the life of Marg Spina
KAMLOOPS - Saturday marked a day of celebration. While women were marching in the streets of Kamloops for equality, the community honoured a woman who fought so hard for justice and equality. Hundreds...
Jan 20, 2018
'Still a lot of work to do': Hundreds march for equality in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Hundreds of Kamloops residents joined the thousands of women across Canada who marched for female empowerment and equality Saturday morning. The event marked the anniversary of last year...
Jan 20, 2018
