Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Cause of five-car CN train derailment in Barriere under investigation
KAMLOOPS - No injuries were reported after a five-car train derailment near Barriere Wednesday night (Mar. 12). CN crews were on scene overnight into Thursday morning (Mar. 13), conducting repairs to ...
Mar 13, 2025
RCMP looking for suspect after employees at Sahali grocery stores assaulted with bear spray Friday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking for help in finding a suspect who is believed to have assaulted staff at two grocery stores in Sahali on Friday (March 8) night. Police say they were called a groce...
Mar 13, 2025
RCMP urging caution after fake money used at three Kamloops businesses
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking residents and business owners to be on the lookout for a suspect after fake $20 polymer bills were used at three businesses this past weekend.Mounties say they were...
Mar 13, 2025
CN crews continue cleanup of train derailment near Barriere; no leaks, fires, or injuries reported
UPDATE (10:15 a.m.): CN Rail confirmed to CFJC Today in an emailed statement that a five-car derailment took place at around 5:40 p.m. Wednesday. "Train movements are expected to resume this afternoon...
Mar 13, 2025
Rockslide closes stretch of Highway 1 east of Canoe
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A stretch of the Trans Canada Highway between Salmon Arm and Sicamous will be closed in both directions for most of the day. DriveBC first reported of a rockslide on Highway 1 nearl...
Mar 13, 2025
Lillooet emergency department to temporarily close again one day after reopening
LILLOOET, B.C. - For the third time in 2025, the emergency department in Lillooet will be temporarily closed. Interior Health says the emergency department at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre will ...
Mar 13, 2025
Snowfall warning in effect for Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt and Okanagan Connector
MERRITT, B.C. - A pair of snowfall warnings are in effect for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt and the Okanagan Connector from Merritt to Kelowna. Environment Canada says a low-pressure sys...
Mar 13, 2025
Gold medal finish for NorKam students at VEX IQ Robotics Challenge
KAMLOOPS - A group of students at NorKam Secondary School recently garnered regional accolades for their robotics skills. The Grade 8 and 9 students teamed up to win gold at a Skills Canada competitio...
Mar 12, 2025
Public inquires to return to Kamloops council meetings - but with new rules in place
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops' Committee of the Whole has voted to bring public inquires back to regular council meeting agendas after a two-month pause. The pause was initiated by Councillor Bill Sarai, who ad...
Mar 12, 2025
RCMP look to identify thief who took items from North Shore construction site
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have obtained a photo of one of two suspects in a North Shore break-and-enter investigation from last week. The incident was reported to police from a construction site in the 400-bloc...
Mar 12, 2025 Image Credit: Contributed / Kamloops RCMP
