Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Mosquito populations appear average despite wet spring
KAMLOOPS - It’s the time of year when nuisance mosquitoes begin to emerge, feeding on unsuspecting humans and animals. The blood-sucking insects are known to carry harmful diseases, but it is me...
May 26, 2017
Sewer work expected to snarl traffic in Brocklehurst starting Monday
KAMLOOPS - The project replacing a major sewage pipe north of the Thompson River is moving into its final phase, but this one will be the most noticeable to Kamloops residents. Starting Monday (May 29...
May 26, 2017
Floor reconstruction underway at Tournament Capital Centre
KAMLOOPS - Work to upgrade the Tournament Capital Center’s volleyball and basketball courts is now underway. Construction crews began taking apart the north basketball court earlier this week. J...
May 25, 2017
Vancouver Island man's ride for cancer research stops in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It was one week ago that Dave MacKenzie began his journey of biking across Canada to raise money for cancer research. Cancer runs in his family, making it a cause that’s close to his ...
May 25, 2017
Westsyde Pool exterior construction now complete
KAMLOOPS - The Westsyde Pool is one step closer to being open. The pool has been closed for almost two years after moisture was discovered seeping through the roof. The centre’s new roof has bee...
May 25, 2017
Overdose prevention service set to go mobile in June
KAMLOOPS - In response to the opioid overdose crisis, Interior Health has purchased a retro-fitted motor home to serve as a supervised drug consumption site. On June 5, the unit goes mobile, however n...
May 25, 2017
Three car crash ties up traffic downtown
KAMLOOPS - A three vehicle collision briefly tied up traffic in the downtown core. Shortly after 2:30pm emergency crews were called to the scene, no major injuries were reported as a result of the col...
May 25, 2017
North Shore bar fight turns ugly
KAMLOOPS - Police say a dust-up inside a North Shore drinking establishment last night was not your average bar fight. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says the brawl inside The Duchess began when a suspect assaulte...
May 25, 2017
Prolific offender arrested in Sun Peaks crime spree
SUN PEAKS - Police have taken a 36 year old Kamloops prolific offender off the streets after a crime spree in Kamloops and Sun Peaks over the weekend. In a news release, Staff Sergeant Doug Aird says ...
May 25, 2017
River Forecast Centre keeping a close eye on water levels
KAMLOOPS - The BC River Forecast Centre says it’s time to brace for high flows on some of the larger rivers around Kamloops. New numbers released today show much of the province with above norma...
May 24, 2017
