Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Hospitality industry in Kamloops region seeing a net-positive year
KAMLOOPS - Local tourism-based businesses are seeing a strong year and a bounceback since the COVID-19 pandemic. This is due to a variety of factors, including many Canadians changing their vacation p...
Aug 28, 2025
Chase RCMP investigated alleged sexual assault at Pritchard-area music festival
PRITCHARD, B.C. - Police in Chase are investigating after a woman said he was drugged and sexually assaulted at the Electric Love music festival near Pritchard.Chase RCMP say they were called by secur...
Aug 28, 2025
Firearms investigation leads to RCMP presence at North Kamloops home Thursday
KAMLOOPS - RCMP in Kamloops are asking people to avoid the 2300-block of Fleetwood Avenue because of an ongoing police operation this morning (Aug. 28). In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say members of...
Aug 28, 2025
'A really hard year for families'; big year of changes at SD73 brings trepidation for DPAC Chair
KAMLOOPS - In less than a week, parents will be celebrating as students will be returning to classrooms across Kamloops to begin the new school year. The new year brings with it considerable change fo...
Aug 27, 2025
Overlanders Bridge switchover to happen Friday
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has announced in a social media post that the Overlanders Bridge project is moving into its next phase later this week. "While it looks like it's done and we are ready ...
Aug 27, 2025
Pair of paddle boarders rescued from North Thompson River Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - More than a dozen members of Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) leapt into action Tuesday (Aug. 26) to help a pair of paddle boarders marooned in the North Thompson River.In a social media p...
Aug 27, 2025
Seymour Arm-area fire grows to 10ha
SEYMOUR ARM, B.C. - The wildfire danger rating is high for most of the Kamloops Fire Centre - with pockets of extreme, especially to the southwest.The only significant wildfire in the region Wednesday...
Aug 27, 2025
Pet health becoming an increasing concern due to scorching BC Interior weather
KAMLOOPS - The heat warning temperatures this week can be extremely dangerous to all pets. As heat warnings persist throughout the week, being mindful of pet and animal health is vital. Ensuring they ...
Aug 26, 2025
Consultation to begin in October on potential closure of Merritt school
KAMLOOPS - Back in the spring, the Nicola Similkameen school district began the process to investigate the possible closure of an elementary school in Merritt. That topic is set to be back on the boar...
Aug 26, 2025
BC Wildfire to enact campfire ban Thursday for Kamloops, Cariboo fire centres
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service is enacting the first campfire ban of the season on Thursday (Aug 28) for the Kamloops and Cariboo fire centres. The bans will take effect at noon this Thursday (Aug...
Aug 26, 2025
