Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
One arrested, one on the loose after Sahali business break-in Wednesday
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have one person in custody but are looking for a second after a Sahali business break-in early Wednesday morning (Nov. 22).In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Ev...
Nov 23, 2023
TNRD ups garbage tipping fees, adds material to mandatory recycling list
KAMLOOPS - At Thursday's (Nov. 23) TNRD board meeting, directors approved a new schedule of fees to take effect January 1, 2024.Garbage and commercial recycling will rise from $80 to $90 per tonne at ...
Nov 23, 2023
Agreement to strengthen collaboration between Interior Health and regional hospital districts
VERNON, B.C. - Existing partnerships between Interior Health, the Thompson Nicola Regional Hospital District, and several other Interior regional hospital districts (RHD) are being enhanced.RHDs are p...
Nov 23, 2023
Kamloops RCMP following up on note soliciting sex in Brocklehurst
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are investigating after being made aware of a note soliciting sex in exchange for money. Discussion of the note turned up on social media. Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crys...
James Peters Nov 23, 2023
SPCA seizes 20 neglected dogs from Chase property
CHASE B.C. - Two emaciated female American bulldog, Labrador retriever mix dogs and their 18 puppies have been taken into care of the BC SPCA from a property in Chase. "The dogs received very little, ...
Nov 23, 2023
TNRD Board to consider supporting Kamloops Search and Rescue in search for a new home
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) needs a new home. They have for quite some time with their current building bursting at the seams, and only 13 months before they need to vacate their curr...
Nov 23, 2023
New library open to the public in Aberdeen Mall
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library has opened the first additional location since 1974. The Aberdeen Tiny Library is located inside Aberdeen Mall and is aimed at filling the demand of the...
James Peters Nov 22, 2023
Skwlāx aiming for community rebuild in early 2024
SKWLAX - It's now been three months since the Bush Creek East wildfire ripped through the Shuswap region. As of last Friday (Nov. 17), Skwlx te Secwepemclecw residents whose homes survived the fire we...
James Peters Nov 22, 2023
RCMP looking to track down missing Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS - NOTE: This story has been updated with new information here. November 22, 2023: Local RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a man last seen in Kamloops on November 10, 202...
James Peters Nov 22, 2023
B.C. expanding speculation tax to Kamloops, Parksville, 11 other municipalities
VICTORIA - The B.C. government is expanding the province's Speculation and Vacancy Tax to include 13 new municipalities.The tax will now apply to empty homes in Vernon, Coldstream, Penticton, Summerla...
James Peters Nov 22, 2023
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