Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops Airport extends Fulton Field operating lease to 2062
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Airport Authority Society has signed a 20-year-lease extension with management company Vantage Airport Group and operator Kamloops Airport Limited through to 2062.Society presi...
Nov 18, 2024
City of Kamloops budget process kicks off with preliminary tax rate set at about 8.5 per cent
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops' budget process is hitting high gear this week, with the preliminary budget being presented to council during a Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday (Nov 19).The s...
Nov 18, 2024
Kamloops RCMP investigating motive behind Parkcrest Avenue shooting Friday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are seeking information from the public as they investigate a shooting incident in a Brocklehurst neighbourhood Friday evening (Nov. 15) which injured one person. Shots were f...
Nov 18, 2024
CSRD, Transport Canada remove sunken boat near Celista
CELISTA, B.C. - A 62-foot paddle wheeler that sank in the North Shuswap nearly five years ago was removed from the water by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) and Transport Canada last mont...
Nov 18, 2024
Salmon Arm RCMP searching for suspect who reportedly damaged business' windows
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a mischief suspect from last week. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, RCMP say a business on the 300-block of Ross Street NE repo...
Nov 18, 2024
TNRD seeking feedback as 2025 budget proposes 8.5 per cent tax increase
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is asking residents for feedback on the 2025 budget, which is currently proposing an 8.5 per cent global tax increase next year.That proposed in...
Nov 17, 2024
UPDATE: Crash on Coquihalla south of Merritt cleared
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (2:15 p.m.): DriveBC says the crash on the Coquihalla has been cleared. It is also still warning drivers to be careful as road conditions are described as being slushy with slippery ...
Nov 17, 2024
Kamloops hoping to attract new aircraft maintenance businesses to Fulton Field
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops councillor says the city is trying to attract businesses that repair and maintain aircraft as part of the push to develop the land around Fulton Field following a massive rezonin...
Nov 16, 2024
Environment Canada issues special weather statement for B.C. mountain passes
KAMLOOPS - If you're heading down to Vancouver to watch the Grey Cup game this Sunday, expect to encounter a significant amount of snow on your commute Saturday. Environment Canada has issued a specia...
Nov 16, 2024
Merritt ER to be closed for 25 hours this weekend
MERRITT - The emergency room at the Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt will be closed for 25-hours this weekend because of a lack of staff.Interior Health says the ER will be closed until 8:00 a.m. Sun...
Nov 16, 2024
