Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
No confirmed measles infections reported in Interior Health; cases rise elsewhere
KAMLOOPS - A disease that had been largely eradicated by vaccines in North America has been infecting a growing number of Canadians. Reports of measles cases have been cited in a number of provinces, ...
Mar 19, 2025
Accused killer acquitted in 2019 Cache Creek shooting death
KAMLOOPS - The man accused in a 2019 shooting death in Cache Creek has been acquitted.Corey Harkness was charged with second-degree murder in the January 14, 2019 shooting death of Brock Ledoux.RCMP o...
Mar 19, 2025
Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band receives federal funds to stabilize floodplain land
KAMLOOPS - A First Nation in the North Thompson has received federal funding to increase its resilience and protect its local environment. The federal government announced $1.6 million will go toward ...
Mar 19, 2025
Emergency services in Lillooet unavailable for another 49-hour stretch; 100 Mile House ER temporarily closes again
LILLOOET, B.C. - The emergency department in Lillooet will temporarily close for another two-day stretch. Interior Health says emergency services at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre will be tempora...
Mar 19, 2025
Merritt teacher raising money for kids to play sports on hike to Mount Everest base camp
NAMCHE BAZAR, NEPAL - Randi Gardypie of Merritt is in northeastern Nepal on a fundraising hike to Mount Everest South Base Camp, more than 5,000 metres above sea level. One of her friends started a Go...
Mar 18, 2025
One month left for community response organizations to apply for grant-funded wildfire training and PPE
KAMLOOPS - There's about one month left in the application window for community groups looking to receive wildland firefighting training and supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). It's part of...
Mar 18, 2025
Referendum date to be selected soon for proposed fire protection expansion in Tobiano, Cherry Creek
KAMLOOPS - A referendum date will soon be chosen to determine if Tobiano and Cherry Creek residents want the Thompson Nicola Regional District to borrow $2.5 million to build a new fire hall for the a...
Mar 18, 2025
Opposition parties gearing up for federal election in anticipation of potential writ drop this weekend
KAMLOOPS - The next federal election in Canada must be held no later than October 20, 2025. According to polls, the Conservatives are in the driver's seat to form government, and put to an end 10 year...
Mar 18, 2025
Kamloops man charged with breaking into Brocklehurst church, making threats with weapon
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man has been arrested and is facing a series of charges related to a pair of early morning incidents in Brocklehurst Monday (March 17).In a news release, Cpl. Crystal Evelyn of K...
Mar 18, 2025
Blazers must win on Tuesday to keep post-season hopes alive
KAMLOOPS - There is no margin for error for the Kamloops Blazers. With three games remaining on their regular season WHL schedule, the Blazers are six points behind the Seattle Thunderbirds, who hold ...
Mar 18, 2025
