Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Federal bail reform not expected to have lasting impact on street-level crimes, social disorder
KAMLOOPS - The federal government tabled legislation changes surrounding bail and sentencing this week. While the Liberal government is proposing to make dozens of changes to Canada's Criminal Code by...
Oct 24, 2025
Interior Health balancing transition plans, recruitment, and potential for retention ahead of expected OB-GYN exodus
KAMLOOPS - The staggered resignations of all seven OB-GYNs at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops has spurred a community rally as well as heated discussion in the BC Legislature this week. Interior Hea...
Oct 24, 2025
Work to replace Fourth Avenue sewer main in Kamloops to stretch into 2026
KAMLOOPS - Work to upgrade the sewer main along Fourth Avenue in downtown Kamloops will stretch over into next year's construction season. In an update Friday (Oct. 24), the City of Kamloops said crew...
Oct 24, 2025
Kamloops City Hall optimistic about new federal bail reform
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops remains optimistic that new federal legislation to bring in stricter bail and sentencing rules for violent and repeat offenders will help reduce crime across the commun...
Oct 24, 2025
Sun Peaks reviewing sole proposal as search for new medical centre operator continues
SUN PEAKS - With ski season about a month away, the mayor of Sun Peaks is attempting to reassure residents and visitors in the resort community as the search for a new operator for the medical clinic ...
Oct 24, 2025
Chase RCMP searching for suspects in stolen pickup who fled amid refueling
CHASE, B.C. - RCMP in Chase are searching for two suspects spotted in a pickup truck that was reported stolen from the Kamloops area. Shortly before noon on Thursday, Oct. 16, Chase RCMP say an office...
Oct 24, 2025
City of Merritt searching for new CAO
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt is once again searching for a chief administrative officer (CAO) following the recent departure of Cynthia White after two years on the job. Merritt Mayor Mike Goet...
Oct 24, 2025
Fundraiser launched for family injured in North Shore house fire
KAMLOOPS - The identities of three members of a North Shore family who were injured in a house fire early Saturday (Oct. 18) morning have been made public. An online fundraiser has identified the trio...
Oct 24, 2025
BCGEU strike leads to cancellation of inaugural Octobear Fest fundraiser at BC Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildlife Park has been forced to cancel this Saturday's (Oct. 25) Octobear Fest fundraiser because of the ongoing BC Government Employees Union (BCGEU) strike, which is into its eigh...
Oct 23, 2025
Kamloops MLA Stamer backs Rustad as leader; wants party to focus on bringing legislation to the table
VICTORIA - On October 22, the executive of the BC Conservative Party put out a letter calling on leader John Rustad to resign immediately. This follows recent departures of two MLAs. The party has los...
Oct 23, 2025
