Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'I've had enough, Butch': Recording of heated conversation highlights tension between Kamloops murder victim, lawyer
KAMLOOPS - The first-degree murder trial for former Kamloops lawyer Rogelio 'Butch' Bagabuyo accused in the death of his client, Mohd Abdullah, saw witness testimony Monday (May 12) from the victim's ...
May 12, 2025
Strings students voice disappointment at loss of program in SD73
KAMLOOPS - People gathered on Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops Saturday (May 10) morning to rally against proposed cuts to the Kamloops Thompson School District (SD73) budget, which recently inclu...
May 12, 2025
'Doubly disappointing'; Early Learning Society of Kamloops regrouping after unsuccessful funding applications
KAMLOOPS - The head of the Early Learning Society of Kamloops (ELSK) is disappointed that the organization's application for provincial funding to build a new daycare facility in the Sagebrush neighbo...
May 12, 2025
Wildfire season underway in British Columbia; majority of fires remain in northeast quadrant
KAMLOOPS - Nearly 200 wildfires have already been reported across British Columbia since the start of wildfire season on April 1.The Kamloops Fire Centre currently lists two wildfires, both considered...
May 12, 2025
18 teams compete in 14th Annual Kamloops Adult Spelling Bee
KAMLOOPS - On Monday morning (May 12), Literacy in Kamloops hosted its 14th Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee. This was a kickoff event for the Raise a Reader campaign while also being a reminder about t...
May 12, 2025
Former Kamloops MLA Charbonneau dies
KAMLOOPS - A former Kamloops MLA has died.Art Charbonneau was first elected in the 1991 B.C. election, when the Mike Harcourt-led NDP swept the Social Credit Party from power.Charbonneau served a sing...
May 12, 2025
Downtown Kamloops block to close for two days to accommodate construction
KAMLOOPS - Residents who use First Avenue in downtown Kamloops to get to Sahali are being advised of a detour over the next two days. The City of Kamloops says First Avenue between Columbia Street and...
May 12, 2025
Lillooet ER to be closed for nine hours Sunday night
LILLOOET, B.C. - Lillooet and area residents will be without emergency room coverage for the second consecutive night this weekend. Interior Health says the ER at the Lillooet Hospital and Health Cent...
May 11, 2025
UPDATE: Environment Canada lifts all special weather statements on B.C. mountain passes
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE May 12, 1:45 p.m.): All special weather statements have been lifted by Environment Canada. ORIGINAL - If you haven't yet swapped your winter tires for summer tires, maybe hold off f...
May 11, 2025
Kamloops won't use large, centralized cooling centres during extreme summer heat waves
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has no plans to open large, centralized cooling facilities at either Sandman Centre or McArthur Island Sport during extreme heat waves this summer.Instead, it will offe...
May 11, 2025
