Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
B.C.'s health ministry updates mask policy for healthcare facilities; IH reports normal levels of respiratory illness
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. health ministry has updated the mask policy throughout the province, requiring them to be worn in several healthcare settings during the respiratory season. The policy applies to h...
Jan 08, 2025
Merritt-area pile-burning project to resume this week: Wildfire Service
MERRITT, B.C. - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says it will resume a fuel management project near Merritt this week.In November, BCWS said it was planning to burn about 50 piles of debris along Lindle...
Jan 08, 2025
Kamloops RCMP say wanted woman may have skipped town
KAMLOOPS - RCMP would like your help tracking down a Kamloops woman wanted for a number of offences.Theresa Naomi Frederick, 28, has an unendorsed warrant for break and enter. She is also wanted for f...
Jan 08, 2025
Teenager struck and killed by train north of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are confirming a teenager has died after he was hit by a train north of Kamloops.An email from BC RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Kris Clark confirms the incident, which occurred near Vinsulla,...
Jan 08, 2025
Woman arrested and charged after stolen vehicle found at Northills Shopping Centre
KAMLOOPS - A woman remains in custody after a vehicle reported as stolen was spotted at Northills Shopping Centre on Tranquille Road at around 7:20 p.m. Friday (Jan. 3). Kamloops RCMP say officers lai...
Jan 08, 2025
Local support programs highlighted during Alzheimer's Awareness Month
KAMLOOPS - January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month across Canada and the local area's support group and resource centre wants to make sure people know what kind of help is available. The Central Interi...
Jan 07, 2025
Kamloops Search and Rescue looking into fundraising to make a new hall a reality
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) has been packed into its current location along Mission Flats Road while the organization hunts for a new permanent and more spacious location to run its o...
Jan 07, 2025
MP Caputo doubts a new Liberal leader will bring change to the governing party
KAMLOOPS - 'This changes nothing' was the response from the opposition Conservatives to the news of Justin Trudeau's resignation on Monday morning (Jan. 6).The Tories have long been calling for what t...
Jan 07, 2025
Kamloops caps off 2024 with home sales up in Rayleigh, Pineview Valley
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops real estate market had a quiet start, and a busy finish to 2024, with a boost in inventory compared to recent years, while benchmark prices for townhomes, condos and single-fam...
Jan 07, 2025
Masks to be required once again in certain healthcare settings
KAMLOOPS - The Ministry of Health is updating the mask policy for healthcare facilities across BC, including in Kamloops and across Interior Health. Due to the ongoing respiratory season, the ministry...
Jan 07, 2025
