Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Body recovered from Thompson River; RCMP and Coroners Service identifying the deceased
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Late Thursday afternoon, RCMP confirmed the body has been identified as belonging to the man who drowned while saving his son from the Thompson River near McArthur Island on July 30...
Aug 11, 2022
Mudslide on Highway 1 between Lytton and Spences Bridge, new spot fires following thunderstorm
KAMLOOPS - A handful of new spot wildfires were sparked following Wednesday night's (Aug. 10) thunderstorm across the Kamloops Fire Centre.According to the BC Wildfire Service's dashboard Thursday (Au...
Aug 11, 2022
VIDEO TOUR: Navigating the new Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower at RIH
KAMLOOPS - The much anticipated addition to Royal Inland Hospital has been open for about one month, and the community is still learning how to navigate the Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower. Many of the...
Aug 10, 2022
Threat of dry lightning has wildfire service preparing for new fire starts
KAMLOOPS - Despite the Watching Creek wildfire being fully contained, the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) is monitoring the incoming thunderstorm as a threat to increase fire behavior. The lightning is f...
Aug 10, 2022
Kamloops Fire Rescue crews administering more naloxone as opioid crisis grows
KAMLOOPS - It paints a more complete picture of the opioid crisis in Kamloops: the first quarter numbers from Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) show crews have administered significantly more naloxone so far...
Aug 10, 2022
RCMP investigating armed robbery at Savona gas station
SAVONA, B.C. - RCMP are investigating a frightening armed robbery in Savona Tuesday night (Aug. 9). In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says it happened at a gas station ...
Aug 10, 2022
Updated: Missing Kamloops woman found deceased
KAMLOOPS - Updated: After notifying the public of a missing person yesterday (Aug. 10) who may have been in the local area, Kamloops RCMP say a woman who was reported missing earlier this week (Aug. 8...
Aug 10, 2022
Nohomin Creek wildfire to remain burning in Stein Valley until naturally extinguished
KAMLOOPS - The portion of the Nohomin Creek wildfire burning within the Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park near Lytton will be allowed to remain out of control until it is naturally extinguished.I...
Aug 10, 2022
Sports car suffers $100,000 in damages after Coquihalla Highway collision
HOPE, B.C. - A McLaren sports car - valued at around $600,000 - suffered around $100,000 in damages after a two-vehicle crash on the Coquihalla Highway Friday (Aug. 6).BC Highway Patrol Chilliwack say...
Aug 10, 2022
New eats on Yew Street: multi-vendor food hall opening in September
KAMLOOPS - The Tranquille Road business corridor on the city's North Shore is going to see a swell in business activity next month with the opening of the Yew Street Food Hall. CFJC crews got a peek i...
Aug 09, 2022
