Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Environment Canada launches new alert system to protect people in extreme weather
The Canadian government is launching a new alert system to help protect Canadians in extreme weather events. Environment and Climate Change Canada will now be using a colour-coded system to make it ea...
Nov 28, 2025
Barriere warning of possible Telus scam calls ahead of work to install new fibre-optic network
BARRIERE, B.C. - The District of Barriere says its aware of an increase in the number of scam calls from people claiming to represent Telus, following the recent announcement of an upcoming fibre-opti...
Nov 28, 2025
With tenants settled into Katherine's Place, A Way Home's Camp Out fundraiser eyes transportation needs
KAMLOOPS - A Way Home Kamloops is preparing to host its annual Camp Out to End Youth Homelessness, coming up December 5. The organization was founded by the late Katherine McParland, who felt providin...
Nov 27, 2025
Proposal to reduce Kamloops speed limits to 30 km/h moves forward slowly
KAMLOOPS - A pilot project to reduce the speed limit on some Kamloops streets to 30 km/h has taken a step forward. City of Kamloops staff are proposing a pilot project that would decrease the speed li...
Nov 27, 2025
Forest Critic Stamer applauds federal funding, wants to see change at the provincial level
KAMLOOPS - In an effort to help support industries struggling in the face of US tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced measures on Wednesday (Nov. 26) to help protect both the steel and lumber ...
Nov 27, 2025
Electoral reform committee submits first report to the BC Legislature with 36 recommendations
VICTORIA - The B.C. legislature's Special Committee of Democratic and Electoral Reform has issued its first report, making 36 recommendations for consideration by the legislative assembly and Election...
Nov 27, 2025
Arson investigation underway as Chase RCMP probe deliberate fire
CHASE, B.C. - Police in Chase are investigating a case of arson after a suspicious fire at a house in the 500-block of First Avenue early Wednesday (Nov. 26) morning.Police and firefighters responded ...
Nov 27, 2025
UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP searching for missing 57-year-old woman
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops are asking for help in locating a missing 57-year-old woman, who hasn't been seen since Wednesday (Nov. 26) morning. Sheri-Lynn Bissonnette was last seen leaving her hous...
Nov 27, 2025
Kamloops RCMP looking for 37-year-old man wanted on two warrants
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking for help in locating a 37-year-old man who is wanted on a pair of arrest warrants.RCMP say Darcy L'Hirondelle is wanted for a list of offences that include assaulti...
Nov 27, 2025
Chase RCMP investigating attempted robbery of high school student
CHASE, B.C. - Police in Chase are investigating after a high school student was injured in an attempted robbery over the noon hour on Tuesday (Nov. 25) afternoon. Chase RCMP say the attempted robbery ...
Nov 27, 2025
