Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
No rain in sight for at least the next five days
KAMLOOPS - Those praying for rain while have to pray a little harder. Environment Canada Meteorologist Ross McDonald says the earliest day the city can expect to see rain is Friday and even then it is...
Sep 03, 2017
Firefighters head back to school, extra support brought in
KAMLOOPS - It’s back to the books for many B.C firefighters. Ryan Turcot with the B.C. Wildfire Service says close to 40 per cent of firefighters contracts expired the end of August. He says mos...
Sep 03, 2017
Thick smoke returns to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Thick smoke has returned to Kamloops. The BC Wildfire Service says the smoke is from the Elephant Hill wildfire burning south of Highway 24. In an online statement fire officials says the w...
Sep 03, 2017
Political expert says expect more bold NDP announcements
KAMLOOPS - The NDP government’s decision to remove the tolls on the Port Mann Bridge and most recently offer free tuition to young people in foster care isn’t a surprise for some political...
Sep 02, 2017
Bull's adventure through the city comes to a peaceful end
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops missing bull is back where he belongs. Sort of. Kamloops RCMP Staff Sergeant Robert Daly says the bull that escaped from the B.C. Livestock Yard in Dallas last week was last seen e...
Sep 02, 2017
Driver inattention cause of six-car pileup in Valleyview
KAMLOOPS - Police are reminding drivers to practice extra caution after a six-car pileup in Valleyview Friday. Kamloops RCMP Staff Sergeant Robert Daly says a driver heading east made a sudden stop at...
Sep 02, 2017
Police warn public to keep a safe distance from missing bull following multiple sightings
KAMLOOPS - Police continue to search for a 1400 pound bull that went missing from the BC Livestock Yard in Dallas last week. Staff Sergeant Edward Preto says the bull was spotted just before 9 p.m. Fr...
Sep 02, 2017
Planet Fitness arrives, competitors not concerned
KAMLOOPS -The arrival of a new workout facility in Kamloops is causing a lot of buzz amongst the local fitness scene. Last month Planet Fitness opened its doors at Sahali Mall, offering arguably the l...
Sep 01, 2017
Last summer long weekend sees slow-pitch take over Tournament Capital Ranch
KAMLOOPS - It's hard to believe it's September already. With fall coming fast, all those fun summer activities like camping, boating, and golfing are coming to an end. Here in Kamloops, this long week...
Sep 01, 2017
Tainted pineapple cups sold in two Kamloops grocery stores
KAMLOOPS - The Hepatitis A virus has been detected in a sample of Western Family brand fresh pineapple chunks sold in ready-to-go cups. The Centre for Disease Control says the cups were assembled on A...
Sep 01, 2017
