Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops loses eight lives in July due to toxic drug crisis
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops lost eight more lives due to the toxic drug crisis. New figures through July released Friday (Aug. 30) by the BC Coroners Service show 53 deaths due to toxic drugs in Kamloops as o...
Aug 31, 2024
Sicamous Beach reopened, bridge repaired following fatal truck crash
SICAMOUS, B.C. - The aftermath of the fatal truck crash in Sicamous has been cleaned.The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) said water testing showed the water at Sicamous Beach Park was back w...
Aug 31, 2024
Lillooet emergency department temporarily closed for sixth time in August
LILLOOET, B.C. - The emergency department in Lillooet will be unavailable for a portion of the Labour Day long weekend. In a news release, Interior Health states the emergency department at Lillooet H...
Aug 31, 2024
Kamloops Blazers return to Sandman Centre for start of training camp
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers took to the ice this morning as the team began their 2024 training camp. 72 players split up between four different teams. All trying to impress coaches with their play...
Aug 30, 2024
Kamloops Mounties urging PIN caution after reported bank card thefts
KAMLOOPS- Kamloops RCMP have issued a reminder to the public to be cautious when punching in a debit or credit card PIN, after two incidents of reported card theft and fraud. "Just last week (Aug. 20)...
Aug 30, 2024
Local lawyer wins King's Coronation Medal for contributions to Canada and B.C.
KAMLOOPS - This week, outstanding individuals across the province were recognized for their contributions to Canada and their home provinces. Locally, Kamloops resident Bill Sundhu was presented with ...
Aug 30, 2024
RCMP urging caution on Kamloops roads as students get back into school routine
KAMLOOPS - As kids head back to school next week, the Kamloops RCMP is reminding everyone to slow down and stay alert. "There's going to be a lot of kids on the roadway. Some of them might be distract...
Aug 30, 2024
Kamloops man arrested on theft, obstruction, and breach charges
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have arrested a man facing half a dozen charges related to stolen property, obstruction, and failing to comply with a court order. The arrest stems from an initial report of s...
Aug 30, 2024
Saturday an opportunity to commemorate Overdose Awareness Day at Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. Around the world on Saturday, people will be commemorating the lives lost to the unregulated drug supply. Here in Kamloops, Moms Stop the ...
Aug 29, 2024
Jenn Casey memorial 'May She Soar' shining bright in middle of Fulton Field Park
KAMLOOPS - Fulton Field Park officially open, and along with it, a dedication ceremony to honour Royal Canadian Air Force Captain Jenn Casey, who tragically lost her life when a Snowbird plane lost po...
Aug 29, 2024
