Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Recent shootings bring up safety concerns in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - With two shooting incidents in the span of five days last week in Kamloops, some are calling the safety of the city into question, although both were under different circumstances. It start...
Oct 30, 2017
CMHA Kamloops seeking donations for winter shelter program
KAMLOOPS - With a burst of winter weather expected towards the end of the week in Kamloops, the Canadian Mental Health Association is putting out the call for donations for its soon to be launched win...
Oct 30, 2017
City of Kamloops to hike on-street parking rates
KAMLOOPS - On-street parking rates in downtown Kamloops will be going up soon. The City of Kamloops has announced, effective Jan. 1, 2018, on-street parking rates will rise in accordance with the 2013...
Oct 30, 2017
Local company buys two downtown apartment blocks, unveils major development plan
KAMLOOPS - A local residential property management company has purchased a pair of downtown Kamloops apartment blocks, announcing plans to develop up to 500 more residential units on the accompanying ...
Oct 30, 2017
Charges laid against Kamloops suspect shooter
KAMLOOPS - Charges have been laid against the man accused in Friday’s shootout on the Tkumlups Indian Reserve. 35-year-old Shane William Caron has been charged with eight separate offences inclu...
Oct 29, 2017
Potential for snow mid week
KAMLOOPS - Better make sure those winter tires are on. Jonathan Bau, Meteorologist with Environment Canada, says the city could receive up to five centimetres of snow towards the end of the week. R...
Oct 29, 2017
RCMP confirm suspect shooter was on drugs
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have confirmed Friday’s suspect shooter was on drugs during the incident. RCMP arrested a 35-year-old Kamloops man early Saturday morning following a lengthy high-risk p...
Oct 29, 2017
Suspect in shootout to make first court appearance Monday
KAMLOOPS - A man has been arrested and is facing an array of potential charges following a high-risk police pursuit Friday. Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says the incident began at around 6 a.m. whe...
Oct 28, 2017
Surge in overdose deaths Friday prompts Interior Health alert
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health is urging people using or considering using drugs to take extra caution after a significant spike in overdose deaths Friday in the Lower Mainland. Of those deaths, three men...
Oct 28, 2017
City may bring back glass and plastic bag recycle pickup
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents may be able to toss glass and plastic bags into their recycle bins once again. Earlier this year Recycle BC took over city recycling services resulting in $1.1 million in...
Oct 28, 2017
