Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
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
All-candidates forum echoes national debate as election day nears
KAMLOOPS - An all-candidates forum for MP hopefuls vying to represent Kamloops' two federal ridings was held on Tuesday (April 22).Candidates of the Conservative Party of Canada, Liberal Party of Cana...
Apr 23, 2025
Connective Support Society, Province join forces to help preserve 25 units of affordable housing in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon was in Kamloops on Wednesday to announce the safeguarding of affordable homes in the community. Through the province's contributions and the BC Rental Protectio...
Apr 23, 2025
Staying home; Sa-Hali Sabre joins WolfPack women's basketball ahead of 25-26 campaign
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack women's basketball team has added another regional standout as Kamloops local Isabel Phillips will join the team for the upcoming 2025-26 season. "I wanted to s...
Apr 23, 2025
RCMP looking to identify suspect in armed robbery
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Mounties have released a pair of photos in the hope of identifying a suspect in an alleged armed robbery. On Thursday April 10, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Kamloops RCMP were...
Apr 23, 2025
