Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Williams Lake mother concerned for children's safety in Kiwanis Park
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Williams Lake City Council are directing staff to install public safety signs in Kiwanis Park after receiving a letter from a concerned mother. At the Tuesday, Sept. 16 regular c...
Sep 20, 2025
Makeshift weapon used in robbery of Merritt Dollar Tree: RCMP
MERRITT, B.C. - RCMP in Merritt are asking for the public's help identifying the man who robbed a local store at knifepoint last weekend.Just before 6:00 p.m. last Saturday (Sept. 13), the culprit, de...
Sep 20, 2025
More British Columbians leaving ERs without being treated, report finds
More British Columbians are leaving emergency rooms without being treated by a physician, a new report published on Thursday states.The report, published by the MEI, recorded nearly 2.6 million emerge...
Sep 20, 2025
Boots and hooves take over Circle Creek Ranch for 87th Provincial Winter Fair
KAMLOOPS - This week marks the 87th annual provincial winter fair, held at Circle Creek Ranch in Kamloops. The event brings 4-H members from across BC to participate in competitions throughout the wee...
Sep 19, 2025
Community calls for answers on Red Bridge replacement; minister set to dodge Kamloops delegation at UBCM
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP state the investigation into the Red Bridge fire remains a priority for the detachment. Mounties have confirmed the fire is being investigated as an arson, but one year af...
Sep 19, 2025
Barriere to implement strict water restrictions as crews prepare to repair malfunctioning well
BARRIERE, B.C. - The District of Barriere will be implementing nearly two weeks of enhanced watering restrictions starting Monday (Sept. 22) so crews can begin work to repair a water well that has bee...
Sep 19, 2025
Rodgers of Kamloops accepts pickleball coaching position in Cayman Islands, will represent Canada at World Cup
GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS -- Casey Rodgers of Kamloops has been selected to compete for Canada at the Pickleball World Cup for the second consecutive year. She is one of 10 on the national team who ...
Sep 19, 2025
Kamloops RCMP ask for help identifying theft suspect
KAMLOOPS - RCMP in Kamloops would like your help tracking down an alleged thief.According to police, the theft happened was reported at about 7:00 p.m. last Sunday (Sept. 14) from a store in the 1000-...
Sep 19, 2025
Seymour Street to remain open as Fourth Avenue sewer main project moves closer to completion
KAMLOOPS - A section of Seymour Street in downtown Kamloops will remain open to traffic, as construction crews working to replace a sewer main line along Fourth Avenue continue to move further south.T...
Sep 19, 2025
Kamloops RCMP urging caution online after latest fake banking scam
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops are asking people to be mindful of online fraudsters as instances of online scams continue to be reported to the RCMP.Police say in one recent instance from Aug. 22 this ...
Sep 19, 2025
