Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
RCMP witnesses describe discovery of victim's body, as Bagabuyo murder trial dives into extensive video evidence
KAMLOOPS - The fourth day of Rogelio 'Butch' Bagabuyo's first-degree murder trial saw additional witnesses called in by the Crown, including RCMP officers involved in the initial call after the victim...
Apr 17, 2025
Here's what to know about advance voting in Canada's 2025 federal election
Advance voting for the 2025 federal election gets underway this long weekend.Canadians who are at least 18 years old can vote at their assigned polling station anytime from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on April 1...
Apr 17, 2025
Couple arrested after man reportedly points gun at vehicle during Salmon Arm road rage incident
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A couple was arrested after a man reportedly pointed a gun at another driver during a scene of road rage. Salmon Arm RCMP say a man reported the incident with a beige Cadillac Escal...
Apr 17, 2025
Expensive tool kit handed over to Merritt RCMP; officers trying to find rightful owner
MERRITT, B.C. - A bag of expensive tools was handed over to the Merritt RCMP detachment in hopes of finding the proper owner. RCMP say the red Hilti tool bag given to the detachment on March 20 contai...
Apr 17, 2025
RCMP renew plea for information into Salmon Arm man's disappearance 23 years later
SALMON ARM, B.C. - RCMP are renewing their call for help in finding a Salmon Arm man who's been missing for 23 years. Raymond "Ray" Kohout, a nurse, husband and father of three, was last seen at aroun...
Apr 17, 2025
Local developer to build first-ever municipally-owned rental building in Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - A Sun Peaks-based developer has been tapped to build a 110-unit rental building in the resort municipality that former Mayor Al Raine referred to in his farewell note to the communit...
Apr 17, 2025
Court hears of alleged efforts made to dispose of bin containing victim's body during third day of Bagabuyo trial
KAMLOOPS - Legal teams arrived at Kamloops Law Courts Wednesday morning (April 16) for the third day of Rogelio 'Butch' Bagabuyo's trial. He is facing a first-degree murder charge related to the killi...
Apr 16, 2025
Conservatives holding strong locally, looking for debate boost nationally as election nears
KAMLOOPS - The federal Conservatives are looking to this week's two leaders' debates, as they need to see a bump in the polls, trailing the Liberals and Mark Carney nationally. Even while some polls h...
Apr 16, 2025
Kamloops Sports Council asks for city support on European-style Christmas market
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Sports Council went before council Tuesday (April 16) to seek support for its idea of an European-style Christmas market. The market's goal is to attract holiday lovers to Kaml...
Apr 16, 2025
Dozens of paid positions still available in Kamloops area on voting day: Elections Canada
KAMLOOPS - It's still nearly two weeks until voting day, but preparation is well underway in Elections Canada returning offices in Kamloops and Salmon Arm.Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola Returning Officer Ge...
Apr 16, 2025
