Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Dry January lowers the average B.C. snowpack, including in Kamloops area
KAMLOOPS - A dry January took its toll on B.C.'s average snowpack to start 2025. The B.C. River Forecast Centre's (BCRFC) latest Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin was released Tuesday (Feb. 11) an...
Feb 11, 2025
Body of teenager found two days after falling through Shuswap Lake ice
SALMON ARM, B.C. - An 18-year-old man was found dead two days after falling through the ice on Shuswap Lake. Salmon Arm RCMP say the teen's body was found in the late afternoon on Monday (Feb. 10) aft...
Feb 11, 2025
Kamloops councillor calling for provincial review of existing rules around public toilets
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops Councillor is spearheading a push to try and ensure there are adequate public toilets for residents and visitors in communities across British Columbia. Councillors voted 7-2 in ...
Feb 11, 2025
Water main break results in temporary boil water advisory for Sun Rivers
TK'EMLUPS - Most of Sun Rivers has been placed under a boil water advisory as a result of a water main break Monday afternoon (Feb. 10). A notice from Bluestem Utilities, which is the provider for the...
Feb 10, 2025
BC Watershed Security Coalition keeping watchful eye on snowpack readings
KAMLOOPS - According to the first round of snowpack readings, the province began the winter season in a better place than last year, and there's hope for a trend to start forming, with the second snow...
Feb 10, 2025
Kamloops council to consider widespread closed circuit cameras during supplemental budget discussion
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday (Feb. 11) at a Committee of the Whole meeting, Kamloops council will ponder a number of supplemental budget items, including the creation of a corporate security model.The reques...
Feb 10, 2025
No injuries reported, cause still undetermined after downtown Kamloops fire
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops firefighters say they're still working to determine the cause of a Sunday (Feb. 9) evening fire at a downtown carriage house."At this point, we can't really speak to the cause," Ka...
Feb 10, 2025
Barriere RCMP looking for man wanted for assault
BARRIERE, B.C. - RCMP in Barriere are asking for help tracking down a man wanted on a violent charge.In a news release, RCMP say 59-year-old Cameron Rose is wanted on an unendorsed warrant for assault...
Feb 10, 2025
Drugs, weapons pulled out of Brocklehurst home last Friday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say an investigation into an arson led investigators to make a major drug bust in Brocklehurst last week.The revelation Monday is a follow-up to a major police presence at a h...
Feb 10, 2025
Kamloops firefighters battle blaze at abandoned outbuilding downtown
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops firefighters made relatively quick work of a fire at an abandoned building in downtown Kamloops Sunday (Feb. 9) night. Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) Platoon Captain Ken Hartt says cre...
Feb 9, 2025
