Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Service for TRU's Owyn McInnis Saturday in Guelph
QUELPH ONTARIO - A memorial service for Owyn McInnis, the TRU Wolfpack Men's Volleyball player who tragically died in a vehicle accident in late November is set for this afternoon in Guelph, Ontario. ...
Michael Reeve Dec 09, 2023
Vernon SPCA closure not affecting regional operations
KAMLOOPS- It's been three weeks since the Vernon BC SPCA branch shut its doors. The permanent closure was announced in mid-November, due to ongoing building safety concerns. "It was a really difficult...
Dec 09, 2023
Snowfall warning issued for North Thompson and Shuswap
BARRIERE - Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for communities around Kamloops this afternoon. Beginning near noon, and end this evening, Enderby, Lumby, Salmon Arm, Clearwater and Barrie...
Aaron Schulze Dec 09, 2023
'I don't have confidence in the government'; Vote marathon nears conclusion in Ottawa
OTTAWA, ONT. - A vote marathon is still underway in Ottawa, more than 24 hours after it began in the House of Commons.In total, 135 non-confidence votes are being put forward by the Federal Conservati...
Aaron Schulze Dec 08, 2023
Camp Out to End Youth Homelessness sets sights on $155K fundraising goal
KAMLOOPS - Over the years, the Camp Out to End Youth Homelessness has grown both in its fundraising goals, and the amount of repeat campers who sign up. "So this is my second year camping out and I'm ...
Dec 08, 2023
Royal Inland Hospital packs an ambulance in support of local charities
KAMLOOPS - From buses, to police cars, and now ambulances the holiday season tradition of stuffing various vehicles for worthy causes rolled on Friday (Dec. 8) in Kamloops.Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) ...
Dec 08, 2023
Kamloops-based judge appointed as B.C. chief justice
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops-based judge on B.C.'s Court of Appeal has earned his second promotion in as many years.On Friday (Dec. 8), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of Len Marchard...
Aaron Schulze Dec 08, 2023
Eastbound traffic on Highway 1 west of Chase halted after semi-truck loses load
UPDATE (10 a.m.): DriveBC says the Trans Canada Highway west of Chase is now operating in single-lane alternating traffic. Drivers are still told to expect delays.EARLIER: CHASE, B.C. - The eastbound ...
Aaron Schulze Dec 08, 2023
Kamloops Fire Rescue reports more calls in third quarter, two-thirds medical
KAMLOOPS - Between July 1 and Sept. 30, Kamloops Fire Rescue responded to 2,785 calls - eight per cent more than the same period last year. In a presentation made to the city's safety and security sel...
Aaron Schulze Dec 07, 2023
Merritt's Scott Casey awarded Governor General medal for volunteerism
KAMLOOPS - After supporting veterans and active military members for more than two decades, Scott Casey of Merritt has been awarded the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers by the Governor General of Cana...
Aaron Schulze Dec 07, 2023
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