Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Emergency departments in 100 Mile and Lillooet to temporarily close for most of Monday
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - The emergency departments in 100 Mile House and Lillooet will be temporarily closed for most of Monday (March 17). Interior Health says the ER at 100 Mile District General Hospi...
Mar 17, 2025
Major renovation work underway at Crossroads Inn in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Major renovation work at the Crossroads Inn at Seymour Street and Sixth Avenue in downtown Kamloops is full swing after a number of delays. The work will see nine hotel rooms on the first f...
Mar 16, 2025
RCMP say one person killed in Friday afternoon crash on Clearwater Valley Road
CLEARWATER, B.C. - One person was killed in a head-on crash on the Clearwater Valley Road near Second Canyon just after 2:00 p.m. Friday (March 14) afternoon.The RCMP say they were called just to the ...
Mar 16, 2025
Lillooet ER to close for third time this week; fourth closure of 2025
LILLOOET, B.C. - Lillooet and area residents will be without emergency room coverage for another 24 hours this weekend. Interior Health says the ER at the Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre will be c...
Mar 15, 2025
Numerous Kamloops, Cariboo volunteer fire departments getting provincial funding
KAMLOOPS - A number of Kamloops-and-Cariboo-area fire departments will be getting provincial funding that the B.C. Government says will help them better prepare and respond to emergencies. The B.C. Em...
Mar 15, 2025
RL Clemitson, Ralph Bell, Marion Schilling schools face off for March Madness Food Drive
KAMLOOPS - Three Kamloops-area elementary schools brought their 'A' game for a good cause, as this Friday (Mar. 14) wrapped up the March Madness food drive. The annual event posed a challenge from RL ...
Mar 15, 2025
Merritt ER back open after sudden, short-lived closure early Saturday
MERRITT - The emergency room at the Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt was briefly closed early Saturday (March 15) morning, though its not clear what prompted the sudden closure in the middle of the n...
Mar 15, 2025
IDays at TRU ends with inspiring multicultural showcase
KAMLOOPS - TRU's IDays events end with a worldwide talent showcase, celebrating each nationality's culture and unique identity. The event is in celebration of the more than 100 nationalities and cultu...
Mar 14, 2025
Public Realm Improvement Fund included in City of Kamloops supplemental budget items to be approved
KAMLOOPS - Downtown Kamloops is set to get a series of minor upgrades, after Kamloops council approved a request to create a Public Realm Improvement Fund. The public spaces fund will see $250,000 tak...
Mar 14, 2025
Construction begins Saturday on second turning lane for Trans-Canada off ramp to Pacific Way
KAMLOOPS - A heads up for motorists in Kamloops, the Highway 1 off-ramp near Pacific Way will be closed for roughly six weeks, starting Saturday (Mar. 15). Construction will begin this weekend to add ...
Mar 14, 2025
