Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Electrical fire shuts down John Tod Community Centre
KAMLOOPS - A few frightening moments for people inside the John Tod Community Centre on the Kamloops North Shore this afternoon. Kamloops Fire Rescue crews rushed to the centre after the report of a f...
Jul 26, 2016
Attempted robbery suspect sought by Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Police are on the lookout for a suspect who attempted to steal a wallet while brandishing a knife. The attempted robbery took place at 1:40pm in the Campbell Creek area. A construction work...
Jul 26, 2016
Aberdeen Mall closed due to power outage
KAMLOOPS - Attention mall shoppers, Aberdeen Mall has had to close for the day after a power outage. Kamloops Fire Rescue crews responded to the mall just before 2pm. Shortly after crews arrived, it w...
Jul 26, 2016
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
