Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Life-changing camp for Kamloops boy battling Crohn's Disease
KAMLOOPS - It’s a serious inflammatory disorder of the intenstine, making it exruciating to sometimes eat or go to the bathroom. Canada has among the highest rate of Crohn’s Disease in the...
Aug 08, 2016
Owner of abandoned vehicle found deceased in Kamloops Lake
KAMLOOPS - A sad update to a search for the owner of an abandoned vehicle near Savona. Initially Kamloops RCMP were notified of a vehicle left near the Dump Road on July 31st, and after two days of se...
Aug 08, 2016
Small aircraft crashes on landing at Kamloops airport
KAMLOOPS - A light plane arriving at Kamloops airport this morning created some issues for airport officials. Airport Manager Fred Legace says it happened when the plane touched down, “one of hi...
Aug 08, 2016
Kamloops RCMP catch alleged mail thief
KAMLOOPS - A man who was caught red handed on security camera allegedly stealing mail from a North Kamloops apartment building has been arrested. Police say a 24-year-old man was taken into custody wi...
Aug 08, 2016
Tens of thousands turn up downtown for weekend events
KAMLOOPS - It couldn’t have been busier in the downtown over the weekend. Literally tens of thousands of people crowded into the downtown core to participate in three major events all going on a...
Aug 08, 2016
Kamloops woman cleaning up after losing business to Hurricane Earl
KAMLOOPS - Two months ago Kamloops woman Sharleen Gronning moved to Belize to begin setting up a watercraft rental business in the island town of San Pedro. On Thursday Hurricane Earl destroyed it. Gr...
Aug 06, 2016
United Way not changing its ways after hostage situation
KAMLOOPS - It was a frightening situation in downtown Kamloops that could have gone terribly wrong. Three employees at the United Way office on Victoria Street were held hostage for nearly a half hour...
Aug 05, 2016
Dangerous donations cause alarm for Kamloops charity
KAMLOOPS - Most of the time, your donations are welcome by various groups who take those donations and provide them for those who need them. But, RCMP Corporal Jodi Shelkie says there are some items t...
Aug 05, 2016
Grills and competition heat up at Ribfest
KAMLOOPS - The sun was out and the meat was sizzling as the 5th annual Ribfest kicked off at Riverside Park. Ribfest Spokesman and Rotarian, Bryce Herman said the three-day event started off strong, w...
Aug 05, 2016
WCT opens curtain on new Artistic Director
KAMLOOPS - Western Canada Theatre has opened the curtain on its new leader. The company announcing on Friday its new Artistic Director will be James MacDonald, an award-winning actor and director, who...
Aug 05, 2016
