Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Warm weather prompts tick reminder from Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - Warmer temperatures have already reached the Kamloops region, and Interior Health is warning residents spending time outdoors to be on the lookout for ticks. The health authority says it ha...
Apr 24, 2025
Kamloops mayor questions needs for closed meeting with Minster Kahlon; Deputy mayor calls the absence disrespectful
KAMLOOPS - A closed meeting of council was held on Wednesday afternoon at Kamloops city hall, with eight members of council and minister Ravi Kahlon in attendance.Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson did not atte...
Apr 24, 2025
Election Issues 2025: Carbon tax and the environment
KAMLOOPS - The Conservative Party of Canada had been campaigning on a carbon tax election for years ahead of the writ drop, but with the Liberals lowering the consumer carbon tax levy to zero dollars ...
Apr 24, 2025
BC Hydro responding to power outage in Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS - BC Hydro says it is responding to a power outage in the Sun Peaks area that is affecting more than a thousand customers. Power has been out for 1,704 customers between Whitecroft and Sun P...
Apr 24, 2025
RCMP say charges expected after explosives found during police operation in Chase
CHASE, B.C. - The head of the Chase RCMP detachment says a Tuesday morning (April 22) police incident led to the seizure of explosives from a house on Third Avenue.Sgt. Stephen Newport told Chase Coun...
Apr 24, 2025
Move-in date to come soon for often delayed Cherry Avenue apartments in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The long road towards renovating the fire-damaged Cherry Avenue apartments is nearing completion.The 42-unit apartment was bought by the Province for almost $13 million in 2023, two years a...
Apr 24, 2025
Interior Health CEO Susan Brown to retire at the end of 2025
KELOWNA - Interior Health has announced the retirement of its president and CEO, Susan Brown, effective the end of this year. The health authority says Brown has informed the Board of Directors of her...
Apr 24, 2025
Body found in burning vehicle along Highway 97C north of Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - RCMP are investigating a death north of Merritt that triggered a lengthy police presence on Highway 97C north of the city. The BC RCMP's Southeast District says emergency services resp...
Apr 24, 2025
Video evidence presented in Bagabuyo murder trial includes movements around crime scene on day of homicide
KAMLOOPS - RCMP testimony in Kamloops Law Courts on Wednesday (April 23) painted a picture of the investigation undertaken when Thompson Rivers University lecturer Mohd Abdullah was reported missing. ...
Apr 23, 2025
Stankoven talks Hurricanes' hot start to post-season, Spittin' Chiclets appearance and more
KAMLOOPS -- Logan Stankoven and his Carolina Hurricanes are off to a splendid start in their bid for the Stanley Cup. The Hurricanes lead the New Jersey Devils 2-0 in their Eastern Conference quarter-...
Apr 23, 2025
