Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Missing 13 year old girl located
KAMLOOPS - New information: Shyla Billy was located this evening (Sunday, May 15) safe as a result of a tip from the public. EARLIER INFO: RCMP are asking for the public’s help tracking down a m...
May 13, 2016
RCMP warn of bear near Summit Elementary
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are putting the warning out to parents after a bear sighting near Summit Elementary School. Police received a report around 8:15 a.m. that a black bear had been seen wandering...
May 13, 2016
Horizon North makes plans to help rebuild Fort McMurray
KAMLOOPS - It could be months before Fort McMurray residents are allowed to return home following the wildfire that swept through portions of that city. With many homes destroyed, it will likely take ...
May 12, 2016
An East Indian celebration for Kamloops mothers
KAMLOOPS - Even though Mother’s Day was last weekend, a local group believes moms can always use some more appreciation. The annual community Mother’s Day celebration takes place at the Ou...
May 12, 2016
Kamloops man has Fort Mac's back
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man who has worked in Fort McMurray for the past 4 years, is organizing a way for people like him to back to the fire-ravaged community. Michael Schill is heading up a donation d...
May 12, 2016
Fleeing psychiatric patient triggers brief lockdown at St. Ann's
KAMLOOPS - St. Ann’s Academy was locked down for a short time during the noon hour today, after a psychiatric patient at Royal Inland Hospital fled the emergency department. RCMP say the lockdow...
May 12, 2016
McLeod says Liberals taking electoral reform away from Canadians
KAMLOOPS - The MP for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo says the Liberal government is not allowing Canadians to have a say on major electoral reform changes. Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef an...
May 12, 2016
Capacity crunch eases slightly at Royal Inland Hospital
KAMLOOPS - BC’s Health Minister says overcapacity issues at Royal Inland Hospital are easing gradually, but are still very acute right now. Terry Lake notes the hospital is at 124 per cent of ca...
May 12, 2016
Open burning ban takes effect May 15
KAMLOOPS - The annual slate of open burning bans begins in the Kamloops Fire Centre this weekend. As of noon on Sunday, all Category Two and Category Three fires will be prohibited, mainly affecting s...
May 12, 2016
Bursary created in memory of Kamloops music teacher
KAMLOOPS - Those who knew Peter Collins describe him as lovable, passionate, generous, and talented. Now, a year after losing a battle with cancer, a bursary has been created in his memory. “He ...
May 11, 2016
