Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops drivers issued $24,000 in distracted driving fines in July
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP says it’s facing challenges in getting drivers to leave their phones alone. In July, police have issued 45 tickets for distracted driving, amounting to $24,000 in re...
Jul 26, 2016
Fire crews make quick work of Seymour Street fire
KAMLOOPS - Fire Rescue saved what could have been a big fire at an apartment complex on Seymour Street this morning. Firefighters raced to the scene at Third Avenue and Seymour Street with multiple tr...
Jul 26, 2016
Kamloops woman is Set for Life
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops woman has had her lottery dream come true after scratching a winning Set for Life ticket. A news release from the BC Lottery Corporation says Melody Manuel chose to receive $1,00...
Jul 26, 2016
Kamloops North Shore smash-up
KAMLOOPS - No major injuries are suspected after a three-vehicle crash on the Kamloops North Shore this morning. The collision took place near the intersection of Ollek Street and Tranquille Road, and...
Jul 26, 2016
City to decide on access to Owl Road landfill
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Council will determine a course of action today (Tuesday) on accessibility to the old Owl Road landfill in Valleyview. Now known as the Kamloops Resource Recovery Centre, the facil...
Jul 26, 2016
Kamloops Marathon raises close to $10,000
KAMLOOPS - The streets of Kamloops were packed on Sunday morning, with 600 runners from across B.C. and around the world taking part in the fifth annual Sport Chek Kamloops Marathon. The race is a fun...
Jul 25, 2016
Property crime posing biggest problem in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP officials are asking for the public’s help after a marked increase in property crime over the last three months in Kamloops. Superintendent Brad Mueller reported to the City of K...
Jul 25, 2016
Police concerned about green space fires
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have a warning to the public after a couple of fires were discovered in the green space above Aberdeen last week. Corporal Jodi Shelkie says they had both ignited near hiking trails ab...
Jul 25, 2016
Chamber scolds Cavers for opinion expressed at TransMountain hearing
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce has issued a news release scolding Kamloops Councillor Donovan Cavers for his comments at last week’s hearings into the proposed Kinder Morgan Trans M...
Jul 25, 2016
Severe thunderstorm watch continued Tuesday in Kamloops and the Shuswap
KAMLOOPS - The severe thunderstorm watch that was issued yesterday for parts of the Interior is being continued this morning. Environment Canada says we could experience thunderstorms at various times...
Jul 25, 2016
