Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
No fireworks allowed this Halloween in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday night (Oct. 31) the streets will be filled with all kinds of ghosts, princesses and superheros. While everyone gets into the Halloween spirit, some safety tips are worth taking n...
Aaron Schulze Oct 30, 2023
Two arrested after weekend raid on Barnhartvale home
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have released more information about a raid on a home in Barnhartvale over the weekend. Earlier Monday afternoon (Oct. 30), Kamloops RCMP Media Relations Officer Cpl. Crystal ...
Dave Barry Oct 30, 2023 Image: CFJC Today / File
Guilty: Ex boyfriend of Ashley Simpson admits to 2016 murder
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The family of a Salmon Arm woman who went missing seven years ago will at long last have some closure, with the woman's former boyfriend pleading guilty to her murder.Derek Lee Matt...
Aaron Schulze Oct 30, 2023
Kamloops teen spearheads effort to clear riverbanks of rusted cars
KAMLOOPS - An 18-year-old Kamloops resident is leading her community to get rusted vehicles out of the North Thompson riverbank in Westsyde. Parker Morrison's plan involves a long-term solution. "Ther...
Aaron Schulze Oct 28, 2023
RCMP provide tips to keep the spooky night safe
KAMLOOPS - With only a couple days left until Halloween, the Kamloops RCMP Detachment is reminding the community of a few safety tips to keep in mind on Tuesday (Oct. 31)."A little planning can go a l...
Oct 28, 2023
Tk'emlups RCMP release photo of suspect in stolen truck, tools
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have released a photo in an effort to advance a break-and-enter investigation from the Tk'emlups Reserve.On Sept. 15 at about 5:46 a.m., RCMP were told of a break-and-enter at a busine...
Oct 27, 2023
Salmon Arm bridge named after Neskonlith elder
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The province has named a newly built bridge in Salmon Arm after a highly respected Neskonlith elder.The Dr. Mary Thomas Bridge lies over the Salmon River on the Trans Canada Highway...
Oct 27, 2023
Point-in-Time Count report shows 50% increase in Kamloops homeless population in last two years
KAMLOOPS - The number of people experiencing homelessness in Kamloops is up more than 50 per cent in two years.According to the City of Kamloops' Point-In-Time Count report in Tuesday's (Oct. 31) coun...
Aaron Schulze Oct 27, 2023
D-I-Y is the easiest and cheapest way to get a Halloween costume
KAMLOOPS - Halloween is right around the corner and people go all out when it comes to costume making. The good news is, those who haven't found their perfect outfit still have time to figure that out...
James Peters Oct 26, 2023
Back burn that preceded North Shuswap devastation leads to Forest Practices complaint
SCOTCH CREEK B.C. - On August 17, 2023 the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) ignited a 10-kilometre back burn above Scotch Creek and Lee Creek. While the service has called it a success, some residents are b...
Oct 26, 2023
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