Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Ashcroft Ranch to become a community hub after sale to Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council
KAMLOOPS - A local First Nation has purchased the Ashcroft Ranch from Metro Vancouver. In a news release issued Thursday (April 3), Metro Vancouver says it sold the Ashcroft Ranch to the Nlaka'pamux N...
Apr 04, 2025
Merritt man wins $200,000 on scratch ticket
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt had another big winner with thanks to a lucky scratch and win ticket.Robin Coutlee was playing the "Sparkling Riches Scratch and Win that he purchased at the 7-Elev...
Apr 04, 2025
TRU political science associate professor Hanlon talks global shift in economic order
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University political science associate professor Robert Hanlon said the global trade war is marking a change in economic order around the world.He said that while this drama...
Apr 03, 2025
Progressive Planet Solutions, Red Collar Brewing talk tariffs amid escalating global trade war
KAMLOOPS - U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday (April 2) that so-called reciprocal tariffs will soon be imposed on many countries across the world. Business owners in Kamloops were payi...
Apr 03, 2025
Management planning underway for Juniper Ridge Grasslands bought by BC Parks Foundation
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Parks Foundation has bought over 500 acres of land tucked between the Juniper Ridge and Rose Hill areas of Kamloops, after a successful crowdfunding campaign. The funding push wrap...
Apr 03, 2025
Kamloops RCMP say two men arrested Tuesday as spike belt slows stolen vehicle
KAMLOOPS - The RCMP say two men who are believed to be responsible for a number of unspecified offences in B.C. and Alberta were arrested in Kamloops Tuesday (April 1) night, and later released.Mounti...
Apr 03, 2025
RCMP, BC Coroners investigating after pedestrian killed in crash on Coquihalla south of Merritt
MERRITT - Police in Merritt say a pedestrian was killed in a crash on the Coquihalla Highway early Thursday (April 3) morning.In a news release, police say they were called to Highway 5 near Kane Vall...
Apr 03, 2025
UPDATE: Northbound lanes on Coquihalla reopen after Thursday morning crash
UPDATE (11:40 a.m.): The northbound lanes of the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt have reopened after the crash earlier Thursday (April 3) morning. While drivers are being told to expect delays, it...
Apr 03, 2025
Lillooet emergency department to close for second time this week, 11th time in last 30 days
LILLOOET, B.C. - For the 11th time in the last 30 days, and the second time this week, the emergency department at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre will temporarily close. Interior Health says emer...
Apr 03, 2025
Explosion, house fire in Upper Sahali knocked down by firefighters
KAMLOOPS - Shortly after 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday (April 2), Kamloops Fire Rescue responded to reports of an explosion and structure fire on Springhill Drive at Crosby Road.Four crews arrived on scene, ...
Apr 02, 2025
