Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'Totally irresponsible': MLAs, TNRD board lament lack of oversight in BC Hydro wind farm approvals
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-area MLAs visiting the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Board of Directors meeting say board members' concerns over recently-approved wind farm projects in the area are mor...
Dec 12, 2024
RCMP look to identify suspect in Valleyview liquor theft
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP would like your help tracking down the suspect in a theft from a Valleyview business.In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the theft took place W...
Dec 12, 2024
Bridge on Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon replaced following atmospheric river damage in 2021
LYTTON, B.C. - The replacement of a portion of the Trans Canada Highway through the Fraser Canyon is complete. B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Transit announced the new Nicomen River Bridge, nea...
Dec 12, 2024
One man dead following single-vehicle crash near Pritchard; RCMP looking for video and witnesses
CHASE, B.C. - A single-vehicle collision killed a 27-year-old man from Chase last weekend.Chase RCMP say a white Chevrolet pickup truck left the roadway on Kamloops Shuswap Road near Pritchard at arou...
Dec 12, 2024
Kamloops Search and Rescue assisting RCMP in search for missing skier at Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - (UPDATE 09:10 a.m.) - Kamloops RCMP are looking for a missing 68-year-old skier who was last seen on Tuesday (Dec. 10). In a statement, Sun Peaks Resort says Tomasz Jaholkowski was l...
Dec 12, 2024
Blazers' head equipment manager Roth earns spot on Team Canada
KAMLOOPS -- Hockey Canada has come calling again for Tyler Roth, head equipment manager for the Kamloops Blazers.Roth, from Edmonton, has been named equipment manager for the Canadian team that will c...
Dec 11, 2024
Kamloops Blazers visit RIH to deliver Teddy bears, with new and expecting moms among recipients
KAMLOOPS -- Thousands of stuffed animals and warm winter wear items were collected when the Kamloops Blazers hosted Teddy Bear Toss night on Friday (Dec. 6) at Sandman Centre. The haul is donated to R...
Dec 11, 2024
Silent Night Memorial Tree lights up for lost loved ones
KAMLOOPS - Among the holiday decorations inside Sahali Mall, the Silent Night Memorial Tree has been set up for people to reflect on the lives lost to the overdose crisis. Each year, Moms Stop the Har...
Dec 11, 2024
Drop off adjustments made for cervix self-screening kits amid postal disruption
KAMLOOPS - Amid the ongoing postal service disruption, people are being advised of alternative ways to send in cervical self screening kits for lab work. Tests that may have been caught in the mail di...
Dec 11, 2024
Kamloops' housing needs report amplifies depth of housing issues
KAMLOOPS - Every municipality in British Columbia is required to complete a housing needs report every four years. On Tuesday (Dec 10), Kamloops plan was presented to city council. The plan highlights...
Dec 11, 2024
