Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Sun Peaks man living with Parkinson's publishes new book with hopeful message
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Ryan Oevermann is many things, a husband, father, Taekwon-Do instructor, 5th-degree black belt, and an all-around active person. "I'll ski, I will hike, I will canoe, kayak, swim. Th...
Aug 16, 2024
Kamloops Pride week kicks off Monday, leading to annual Pride Parade on August 25
KAMLOOPS - Final preparations are underway ahead of Kamloops Pride Week which begins next week in the Tournament Capital.The week long celebration begins on Monday (Aug 19) with events for Kamloops re...
Aug 16, 2024
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Fraser Canyon, Nicola and South Thompson regions
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops and area could be in store for a significant amount of rainfall Friday (Aug. 16). Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Fraser Canyon (north including Lillo...
Aug 16, 2024
Winning ticket brews Kamloops couple a warm $500,000
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops couple can drink thousands of more cups of coffee thanks to a $500,000 Extra Prize win from the Aug. 3, 2024, Lotto 6/49 draw. In a news release issued Thursday (Aug. 15), Britis...
Aug 16, 2024
Merritt RCMP seeking information after an assault with a pellet gun
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt RCMP are seeking information pertaining to a pellet gun assault that occurred in front of the Old Barley Market. At around 6:00 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 14), police responded to a ...
Aug 16, 2024
BC Government touts potential new supportive housing location in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - BC Housing has announced that a new supportive housing build could be coming to Kamloops' North Shore. "We know that the healthiest and safest communities are those where all residents have...
Aug 15, 2024
PIT Stop focused on maintaining meal service after fire damage at Kamloops United Church building
KAMLOOPS - The PIT Stop meal program out of Kamloops United Church says it doesn't plan on missing this Sunday's meal service - even after a fire on Tuesday (Aug. 13) damaged the building along St. Pa...
Aug 15, 2024
Merritt working on housing plan as they await details from BC Housing on a new shelter
MERRITT, B.C. - The shelter in Merritt, which was run in partnership by BC Housing, and the Nicola Valley Shelter Society has been forced to permanently closes the doors to the old Desert Inn. With th...
Aug 15, 2024
UPDATE: missing man found safe
UPDATE: KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say the 31-year-old man reported missing on Aug. 12, 2024 has been found safe. Editor's note: For privacy considerations, any previous information pertaining to the fo...
Aug 15, 2024
TNRD lifts evacuation alert for 80 properties near Shetland Creek wildfire
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) downgraded its final evacuation alert related to the Shetland Creek wildfire. In a news release issued Thursday (Aug. 15) morning, t...
Aug 15, 2024
