Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops candidate Maddi Genn believes extreme Conservative views will bring BCU support to NDP
KAMLOOPS - With Todd Stone stepping down, the Kamloops-North Thompson riding has become a two-horse race, with only the BC Conservatives, with Ward Stamer, and BC NDP fielding candidates.Rookie politi...
Aug 29, 2024
'Dark and disturbing' racist graffiti discovered at Westsyde park: Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are calling the spraying of racist graffiti at a children's park in Westsyde, "appalling."According to a news release distributed by Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn, the...
Aug 29, 2024
Public meeting planned to discuss Merritt shelter relocation
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt residents concerned with the relocation of the city's homeless shelter will have an opportunity to have their voices heard at an upcoming public meeting on September 5.Earlier ...
Aug 29, 2024
'Now is my time to step back'; MLA Todd Stone retires from provincial politics, endorses Ward Stamer
KAMLOOPS - "Earlier this week, I made the difficult decision that the best thing that I could do right now, to support our coalition, is to take a step back and withdraw my candidacy in this next elec...
Aug 29, 2024
Valleyview Vikings' football program revived; Chow Cup introduced as city championship
KAMLOOPS -- Grade 9 linebacker/running back Jimmy Campbell fought to stay on his feet while crashing through tackle bags. His step-brother, Grade 10 centre Moliere Campbell, towered above most on the ...
Aug 28, 2024
Venables Valley families left picking up the pieces after the Shetland Creek wildfire devastated the community
VENABLES VALLEY B.C. - In late July, the Shetland Creek wildfire forced the evacuation of the Venables Valley between Ashcroft and Spences Bridge as the blaze grew to more than 27,000 hectares. Six ho...
Aug 28, 2024
Police officer allegedly assaulted during attempted prisoner release
An attempt to release a prisoner ended with a police officer being assaulted and the accused receiving a court date, according to a Kamloops RCMP press release.The suspect, who had been lodged in cell...
Aug 28, 2024
Police looking for information on break-and-enter Sunday in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Police are looking for witnesses and information related to a Sunday morning (Aug. 25) break-and-enter on the 600-block of Lansdowne Street. Kamloops RCMP received a report of the incident ...
Aug 28, 2024
Kevin Falcon to fold BC United Party, suspend campaign
In a seismic shift in B.C. politics, Kevin Falcon is expected to fold the BC United Party on Wednesday and suspend his campaign, Global News has learned.It is unclear what will happen to the party's a...
Aug 28, 2024
Remaining evacuated properties in Venables Valley given all clear status by TNRD
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District's (TNRD) final evacuation order related to the Shetland Creek wildfire near Spences Bridge has been lifted. As of 12:00 p.m. Wednesday (Aug...
Aug 28, 2024
