Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops MLA Milobar looks back on year of change in B.C. politics
KAMLOOPS - Election years always bring with them a sense of change in provincial politics. However, British Columbia put that into overdrive in 2024, highlighted by the rise of the Conservatives and f...
Dec 31, 2024
Kamloops RCMP observing behavioral changes with rollout of body-worn cameras
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP began rolling out the use of body-worn cameras earlier this month.Three weeks in, there are now more than 100 officers equipped with the technology in both the Kamloops an...
Dec 31, 2024
North Shore access hub opening delayed to late January: BC Housing
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops approved a temporary use permit for the North Shore access hub on November 26. The permit for the access hub shelter at 142 Tranquille Road was approved by a 7-1 vote, ...
Dec 31, 2024
Colombo Lodge celebrating more than 30 year old New Year's Eve tradition
KAMLOOPS- For more than three decades, the Colombo Lodge has been the heart of New Year's Eve celebrations for many in Kamloops. This year is no exception, with tickets to the New Year's Eve Dinner an...
Dec 31, 2024
Kamloops RCMP release images, description of robbery suspect
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have released identifying details of a person suspected in a robbery in the area of Aberdeen Mall earlier this month.In a news release, spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says Kamloops R...
Dec 31, 2024
Speculation tax declarations due in Kamloops; new B.C. home flipping tax begins Jan. 1
KAMLOOPS - The speculation and vacancy tax will officially kick in in Kamloops when the calendar flips over to 2025. It means residential property owners will need to declare how they used their prope...
Dec 31, 2024
Man in custody after early morning weapons call in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a man is in custody after a weapons call that led to a massive police presence on Kitchener Crescent early Tuesday (Dec. 30) morning.Mounties say they were called to the 150-block ...
Dec 31, 2024
No fireworks permits issued in Kamloops as City gears up for New Year's festivities
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue is reminding people to ring in the New Year without the use of fireworks.Fire Chief Ken Uzeloc says no permits that allow the sale or use of fireworks were issued in Ka...
Dec 31, 2024
Merritt designates new area for homeless encampments; mayor calling for more government help
MERRITT - The Mayor of Merritt wants higher levels of government to be more involved when it comes to finding a solution to house people who are homeless. Mike Goetz says while Merritt has designated ...
Dec 31, 2024
Free, extended bus service for New Year's Eve in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says buses will be free after 6:00 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 31), in an effort to help people ring in the new year safely. BC Transit will also be operating an extended late-n...
Dec 31, 2024
