Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops mayor asks city to look elsewhere for its independent investigators
KAMLOOPS - The mayor of Kamloops is attempting to put the brakes on a Code of Conduct investigation he kickstarted "until an independent and impartial investigator" is assigned to it.In a news release...
Jun 20, 2025
Overnight snowfall expected for Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt, Okanagan Connector
MERRITT, B.C. - The first night of summer solstice could bring overnight flurries to some Interior highways. In a special weather statement, Environment Canada says around four centimetres of snow is ...
Jun 20, 2025
Kamloops City Hall reopens after sewer blockage Thursday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops City Hall is back open Friday (June 20) after it was forced to close Thursday due to a blocked sewer line."We had a blockage in the sewer line inside the building which caused a pi...
Jun 20, 2025
Cache Creek announces plans to expropriate two properties to address 'persistent' flood risks
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - The Village of Cache Creek has begun the process to expropriate two properties along the Trans Canada Highway as part of a larger project to address persistent flood risks.Mayor Jo...
Jun 20, 2025
Lillooet emergency department temporarily closed for fifth time in June, 39th time in 2025
LILLOOET, B.C. - For the fifth time in June and 39th time in 2025, residents in Lillooet will be without emergency services. Interior Health says the emergency department at Lillooet Hospital and Heal...
Jun 20, 2025
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Kamloops and area, including the Coquihalla Highway
UPDATE (10:00 a.m.): In an additional special weather statement, Environment Canada says the the Fraser Canyon, Nicola, Shuswap and South Thompson regions can expect 20 to 40 millimetres of rainfall b...
Jun 20, 2025
Training underway for Clearwater Fire Department Initial Attack Crew's first season of wildfire response
CLEARWATER - The Clearwater Fire Department has taken a big step towards expanding its fire response as it added a wildfire Initial Attack Crew to cover the District and the surrounding region. "We ju...
Jun 19, 2025
TRU international students reflect on course that immerses them in Indigenous traditions
KAMLOOPS - Kusum first found it uncomfortable to sit in a circle and quietly listen to classmates speak, a common practise in Privileging Indigenous Oral Traditions and Storywork in International Indi...
Jun 19, 2025
Interior Health board standing by outgoing CEO Susan Brown amid calls for early resignation
KAMLOOPS - The board of directors at Interior Health is standing by its outgoing president and CEO in the midst of calls for her resignation. Speaking at the June 18 meeting, Interior Health board cha...
Jun 19, 2025
RCMP investigating early Thursday shooting in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a man was taken to Royal Inland Hospital with serious injuries after he was found suffering from a gunshot wound in downtown Kamloops early Thursday (June 19) morning.In a news rel...
Jun 19, 2025
