Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Downtown Kamloops bus melee ends with arrest
KAMLOOPS - A scuffle with a weapon on a Kamloops Transit bus was cleaned up quickly in the downtown Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 31).In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says...
Jan 31, 2024
Man killed after Salmon Arm train strike
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A person has died after being struck by a train in Salmon Arm. The Salmon Arm RCMP and Fire Department, Canadian Pacific Police, and B.C. Coroners Service attended an incident on th...
Jan 31, 2024
Bullet fired into home near Dallas Elementary School Tuesday: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are investigating a complaint of shots fired just steps away from a Kamloops elementary school.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says officers were noti...
Jan 31, 2024
Benefits of new federal loan program remain to be seen for TRU
KAMLOOPS - This week the federal government announced that, beginning this fall, post-secondary institutions will be able to apply for low-interest loans to build student housing. The loan program wil...
Jan 31, 2024
Clearwater and Interior Health recognized for joint effort to address hospital staff shortage
CLEARWATER, B.C. - The District of Clearwater and Interior Health (IH) are being recognized for their teamwork in improving health care in the community."Shifting Advocacy to Action: Co-Creating Care ...
Jan 31, 2024
Hospital district launches campaign to 'accelerate construction timeline' of Kamloops cancer centre
KAMLOOPS - A new campaign has been launched to advocate for cancer care in the Thompson region.The Thompson Regional Hospital District (THRD) announced the 'Cancer Won't Wait' campaign stems from "fru...
Jan 31, 2024
Drivers asked to avoid area in Lower Sahali after truck strikes power pole
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking drivers to stay away from an area in Lower Sahali Wednesday (Jan. 31) morning.Police say officers were called to the 900-block of Notre Dame Drive at around 9:10 a....
Jan 31, 2024
Columbia Shuswap Regional District names new general managers
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Two former team leaders with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) have been promoted to general managers.Derek Sutherland becomes the General Manager, Community and Protect...
Jan 31, 2024
Harper Mountain temporarily pausing operations amid warmer temperatures
KAMLOOPS - After a delayed start to its ski and snowboard season due to a milder winter, Harper Mountain is halting its lifts once again.In a post to social media Tuesday (Jan. 30), the family owned a...
Jan 31, 2024
Kamloops pedals closer to a summer bike valet
KAMLOOPS - The Tournament Capital is one step closer to having a seasonal bike valet downtown. During Tuesday's (Jan. 30) Livability and Sustainability Select Committee meeting, Glen Cheetham, climate...
Jan 30, 2024
