Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'Relief' for residents returning to their homes on Ramage Road
KAMLOOPS - Friday morning marked the first time residents along Ramage Road have been back in their home for three weeks. They were evacuated April 27 and weren’t sure when they would return, bu...
May 19, 2017
Residents falling in line with recycling changes
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says residents are getting a hang of the new recycling regime. Recycle BC took over the residential recycling program on April 3, resulting in glass and film plastic no...
May 19, 2017
Evacuation order lifted for half a dozen properties in Cherry Creek
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has lifted its evacuation order for half a dozen properties in cherry creek. The TNRD lifted the order Thursday afternoon for six properties along Gree...
May 19, 2017
RCMP investigate tire slashing spree in Brocklehurst
KAMLOOPS - More than a dozen residents of Brocklehurst woke up this morning to find their vehicles’ tires had been slashed. Cpl. Cheryl Bush of Kamloops RCMP says it appears someone went on a ra...
May 19, 2017
City looks to improve aesthetic appeal along Victoria Street West
KAMLOOPS -Esthetic upgrades could be coming to West Victoria Street. Earlier this week, the city submitted a request to council to apply for a six-million dollar grant that would go towards expanding ...
May 18, 2017
Kamloops Search and Rescue continues to look for new members
KAMLOOPS - It’s a job that comes with time commitments and responsibilities and it can be both dangerous and challenging. Kamloops Search and Rescue is in the midst of a recruitment drive and is...
May 18, 2017
Tournament Capital Centre flooring upgrades set to begin
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The Tournament Capital Centre is about to get a floor upgrade, with improvements to the volleyball and basketball courts. Earlier this week, City Council approved to replace the cente...
May 18, 2017
Evacuation order to be lifted on Ramage Road
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says residents of Ramage Road north of Rayleigh can go back home tomorrow morning. Nine homes were evacuated on April 27 due to movement on a hillside above the Yellowh...
May 18, 2017
Highway 5 now open between Vinsulla and McLure after accident
KAMLOOPS- The Yellowhead Highway was closed in both directions after an accident this morning between Vinsulla and McLure. The accident happened between 7:30 and 8:00 AM. No indication at this point w...
May 18, 2017
Sister of cat hoarder says she didn't know extent of problem
CHASE, B.C. - The BC SPCA seized 59 cats from filthy living conditions in Chase last week. The man who owned the cats faces potential charges of animal cruelty. His sister, Krystal Laluha, spoke out W...
May 17, 2017
