Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
More snow expected for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt overnight: Environment Canada
MERRITT, B.C. - It's nearly June, but drivers on the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt can expect more snowfall overnight. In a special weather statement posted online, Environment Canada says s...
May 28, 2024
Vehicle incident closes Highway 1 between Chase and Sorrento overnight; reopening expected Tuesday morning
UPDATE (8:00 a.m.): Traffic on Highway 1 between Chase and Sorrento will remain single-lane-alternating until at least noon Tuesday.UPDATE (6:40 a.m.): DriveBC says Highway 1 between Chase and Sorrent...
May 28, 2024
Repair Cafe encourages residents to reuse and repair their otherwise disposable goods
KAMLOOPS - On Saturday (May 25), dozens of people took some of their broken household items to the Heritage House at Riverside Park to have them fixed at the Repair Cafe.Aside from computers and cellp...
May 27, 2024
Three years later, Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc reflects on Le Estcwicwéy̓ announcement, updates investigation progress
TK'EMLUPS - Monday (May 27) marks three years since Tk'emlps te Secwpemc's announcement around preliminary ground-penetrating radar findings at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential Schoo...
May 27, 2024
'They are dictating terms'; BC Conservative leader looking ahead after failed deal with BC United
KAMLOOPS - John Rustad, the leader of the BC Conservative Party, was not happy that BC United's Kevin Falcon was dictating terms on a non-compete agreement and that led him to shut down talks last wee...
May 27, 2024
BC Winter Games to return to Kamloops for 50th anniversary
KAMLOOPS - The BC Winter Games are coming to the Tournament Capital for a third time. After hosting the initial Winter Games in 1979 - and again in 2018 - the event will return to Kamloops in 2028. On...
May 27, 2024
Suspect arrested, charged in serious Tk'emlups assault Sunday
TK'EMLUPS - A man is in custody following a report involving threats, assault and assault with a weapon this past weekend in Tk'emlps. On Sunday (May 26) at about 9:45 a.m., the Tk'emlps Rural RCMP De...
May 27, 2024
Police investigating reports of suspicious man chasing children in Sahali park
KAMLOOPS - Two recent reports of a man chasing children in the park have Kamloops police turning to the public for more information. The Kamloops RCMP detachment was contacted at about 5:50 p.m. on Ma...
May 27, 2024
Open house participants learn about boots-on-the-ground City of Kamloops Civic Operations Department
KAMLOOPS - Every two years, the City of Kamloops holds an interactive open house where residents can learn more about the Civic Operations Department. On Saturday, more than 300 people attended this y...
May 27, 2024
Stankoven, Stars merchandise in demand, says Jersey City store manager
KAMLOOPS -- Logan Stankoven fever is manifesting at Jersey City in Aberdeen Mall, according to store manager Matt Axani. "It's been pretty crazy," Axani said. "The town is really supporting him. The w...
May 26, 2024
