Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
BC Wildfire, Kamloops Fire Rescue urging caution over May long weekend
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service wants people to take precautions with any fire use over the May long weekend, saying most wildfires are preventable. It is urging people to check for wildfire activi...
May 16, 2025
BC Highway Patrol warning of 'very visible' police presence this May long weekend
KAMLOOPS - The BC Highway Patrol says it will be out and about on provincial highways this Victoria Day long weekend. In a news release Friday (May 16), it said there will be highly-visible police pat...
May 16, 2025
Brief closure coming to Highway 1 at Tank Hill early Tuesday morning
LYTTON - A heads up to drivers on the Trans-Canada Highway in the Fraser Canyon as there will be an overnight closure in the Lytton-area next week as crews continue to work on repairs following the at...
May 16, 2025
John Antulov named League1 BC coach of the month; three players also earn honours
KAMLOOPS - John Antulov has been named the League1 BC coach of the month for April.Antulov has led Kamloops United (formerly Rivers FC) to their best start this this League1 BC season. Kamloops United...
May 16, 2025
Lillooet ER to be closed for 25 hours going into May long weekend
LILLOOET - The emergency room at the Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre will be closed for 25 hours heading into the May long weekend. Interior Health says the facility will be unavailable between 7:...
May 16, 2025
Hot rods evoke memories on tour of seniors' homes in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Residents clapped and cheered as Pine Grove Seniors Community staff kept them warm in blankets as the rain held off just long enough for the clear passage of sentimentality. "It evokes all ...
May 15, 2025
Scott Clark to stay on as TRU women's basketball coach; Kamloopsian Joe Davis named new associate head coach
KAMLOOPS - Scott Clark will continue on as head coach of the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) WolfPack women's basketball team for the 2025-26 Canada West season. Clark took over from Todd Warnick in ...
May 15, 2025
Merritt Central named as SD58 begins process to evaluate school closures amid budget pressures
MERRITT - Much like school districts across the province, the Nicola-Similkameen Board of Education (SD58) has been forced to make some hard decisions, as it needs to subtract $1.5 million from its bu...
May 15, 2025
City of Kamloops says Pacific Way highway exit to reopen Friday
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says the Pacific Way (Exit 367) off-ramp is scheduled to re-open by 12:00 p.m. Friday (May 16), ending a two-month long closure due to construction.Crews began work to ...
May 15, 2025
RCMP say illegal cigarettes, cannabis seized during Tuesday raids at three Tk'emlups properties
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say they seized illegal cigarettes and cannabis as well as an undisclosed amount of money after a raid on three properties on Tk'emlups te Secwepemc Tuesday (May 13) morning.I...
May 15, 2025
