Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Monthly Kamloops Immigrant Services potlucks feed diversity, inclusion
KAMLOOPS - On the last Thursday of every month, Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS) hosts a multicultural potluck. "Every month is different and most people bring different cultures of food. But I would...
Jan 25, 2024
As unregulated drug death crisis grows, users urged to take advantage of Kamloops drug checking options
KAMLOOPS - Drug toxicity reared its fatal results this week, with the BC Coroner's Service showing another record year for unregulated drug deaths. The latest report shows 80 deaths in Kamloops due to...
Jan 25, 2024
Kamloops RCMP ask for help tracking down wanted man
KAMLOOPS - RCMP in Kamloops would like your help tracking down a missing man.Bryston Andrew Krug, 20, has an outstanding warrant for failing to comply with conditions.Description:White5'5"140 lbsBrown...
Jan 25, 2024
Teck Highland Valley Copper donates $575,000 to TRU's research on ecosystem reclamation
KAMLOOPS - An environment researcher at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) received a substantial funding boost for his work into ecosystem reclamation.In a news release issued Thursday (Jan. 25) mornin...
Jan 25, 2024
Kamloops council approves increase to tree and bench memorial fees to offset rising costs
KAMLOOPS - Whether it be a park bench in Riverside Park, a picnic table near the playground or a beautiful tree in one of Kamloops' many green spaces, residents will soon be able to access the city's ...
Jan 24, 2024
Community members mourn loss of Kamloops pillar John DeCicco
KAMLOOPS - A former four-term city councillor, longtime business owner and member of the Italian community in Kamloops has passed away. John DeCicco passed away on Tuesday (Jan. 23) at the age of 79. ...
Jan 24, 2024
Kamloops Airport gets clearance for major redevelopment
KAMLOOPS - Tuesday night's (Jan. 23) public hearing regarding the rezoning of Kamloops Airport lands drew plenty of interest from the community. "It's been a long process here. We have been at this fo...
Jan 24, 2024
Wanted man arrested after standoff at Barriere-area home
BARRIERE, B.C. - RCMP have arrested a wanted man after a brief standoff at a home near East Barriere Lake.In a news release, Southeast District (SED) RCMP spokesperson Cpl. James Grandy says the 58-ye...
Jan 24, 2024
Kamloops RCMP warn public after Sahali child luring attempt
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are looking into an apparent case of attempted child luring in Sahali.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the incident happened Tuesday afternoon (Ja...
Jan 24, 2024
New record for B.C. illicit drug deaths in 2023; Kamloops total down 15 per cent
VICTORIA - B.C. has hit another grim milestone in its battle against the toxic drug crisis.The B.C. Coroners Service's 2023 year-end report into illicit drug deaths shows 2,511 people died due to drug...
Jan 24, 2024
