Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Winners of inaugural name that snowplow contest in Kamloops unveiled
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has unveiled the list of winners in their inaugural name the snowplow contest. The City says there were 172 total names that were submitted between Jan. 20 and Feb. 10 ...
Mar 01, 2025
Voting underway in District of Barriere by-election
BARRIERE, B.C.- It's by-election day in Barriere as residents head to the polls to elect a new mayor and a new councillor. Residents will be able to vote at "the Ridge" at 4936 Barriere Town Road betw...
Mar 01, 2025
Merritt mayor mulling state of local emergency declaration if ER closures continue
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt may declare a state of local emergency if the emergency room at the Nicola Valley Hospital continues to experience closures at regular intervals.The facility has al...
Feb 28, 2025
Katherine's Place opens in Kamloops as community members remember its namesake
KAMLOOPS - A dream borne many years ago is now a reality for A Way Home Kamloops, with the official opening of Katherine's Place on Kamloops' North Shore Friday afternoon (Feb. 28). Named after the la...
Feb 28, 2025
Kamloops man to spend two years in jail for possessing child-sex abuse material
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a 23-year-old Kamloops man has been sentenced to two years in jail after he admitted to possessing child-sex abuse material.In a news release Friday (Feb 28), police say Stephen Ti...
Feb 28, 2025
'You can't see the signs of instability'; BC Interior residents urged to be mindful of tricky avalanche conditions
KAMLOOPS - Backcountry users in Kamloops and area are urged to be extra cautious of tricky snowpack conditions over the weekend. A special public avalanche warning issued by Avalanche Canada is expect...
Feb 28, 2025
Vancouver-based Dear Rouge to play in Kamloops on April 11
KAMLOOPS - Vancouver-based alternative rock duo Dear Rouge will make a stop in Kamloops on April 11 as part of their Lonesome High Canadian tour. The JUNO Award-winning band will play at The Night Shi...
Feb 28, 2025
SUV careens into Salmon Arm medical clinic; 'driver confusion' a major factor
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Miraculously, no one was seriously injured or killed when a vehicle crashed through a wall and entered deep into a medical clinic in Salmon Arm. According to Salmon Arm RCMP, a red ...
Feb 28, 2025
Merritt homeowners to receive free water meters as part of new program
MERRITT, B.C. - A universal water metering program for Merritt residents is on its way. In a news release issued Thursday (Feb. 27), the City of Merritt says a standard water meter will be installed i...
Feb 28, 2025
100 Mile woman charged after escape attempt in stolen Jeep results in 2 damaged Kamloops RCMP vehicles
KAMLOOPS - A 45-year-old woman from 100 Mile House was arrested after damaging two police vehicles while trying to evade officers, according to Kamloops RCMP. Cory Leah Maack is charged with flight fr...
Feb 28, 2025
