Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Storm system provides little relief, brings lightning to parched BC back country
KAMLOOPS - While a storm system that moved through the BC Interior starting Wednesday evening provided some rain, there is no time for provincial firefighters to let down their guards. Provincial Fire...
Jul 21, 2017
Kamloops man charged in hit-and-run back out on bail
KAMLOOPS - The man charged in the hit-and-run death of a Kamloops teenager has received bail for a second time. Jason Gourlay is facing several charges, including failing to stop at an accident causin...
Jul 21, 2017
Warning to smokers from Kamloops Fire and Rescue
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire and Rescue has issued a plea to smokers to take extra caution with cigarettes and smoking materials after a discarded cigarette butt was found near the point of origin of a gr...
Jul 21, 2017
Supervised consumption to be added to mobile overdose prevention service
KAMLOOPS - Health Canada has issued its approval of the first mobile supervised consumption sites in B.C., located in Kamloops and Kelowna. In Kamloops, the service will be added to the current mobile...
Jul 20, 2017
Cleaning off fire retardant No. 1 priority for Cache Creek residents
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - Bright red fire retardant blankets Fred Gerwien’s home in Cache Creek, leaving behind a mess. But it’s a mess that ultimately saved his place from the fast-moving flame...
Jul 20, 2017
NDP cabinet ministers visit Kamloops, stress wildfires remain number one priority
KAMLOOPS - Two days into the NDP reign several of the newly minted NDP cabinet ministers visited Kamloops Thursday to drive home the party’s committment in helping with the fire fight in B.C. On...
Jul 20, 2017
Recent rainfall welcome sight for wildfire crews
KAMLOOPS - We’ve yet to hear the impact overnight rains have had on the BC wildfire situation. Environment Canada forecasters said the rain would be fairly widespread, but quantities would not b...
Jul 20, 2017
Rolling Barrage riding across Canada for PTSD awareness
KAMLOOPS - The president of a global PTSD awareness and support group is gearing up for a cross-country motorcycle rally. Military Minds Inc. president Scott Casey says the Rolling Barrage is a fundra...
Jul 20, 2017
Kamloops council candidate changes course, running for mayor
KAMLOOPS - A rookie council candidate says he has changed his mind and wants to run for mayor. Todd McLeod becomes the fourth person to express their intention to run for the city’s top job, alo...
Jul 20, 2017
Police seek missing 38 year old man
KAMLOOPS - Police are looking for the public’s help tracking down a missing person. 38 year old Quinton Davis was last seen in Kamloops in early June. RCMP say he is normally in contact with his...
Jul 20, 2017
