Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Two years later, Logan Lake celebrates 50th anniversary
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - The Municipality of Logan Lake celebrated its 50th anniversary this past weekend. Although the event was delayed for two years due to COVID-19 - locals and visitors turned out for a...
Aaron Schulze Jul 04, 2022
Police watchdog hopes public can help sort out circumstances of North Shore bus loop death
KAMLOOPS - The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) is looking into the death of a man in Kamloops last week, and whether police action or inaction played a role. At approximately 5:00 pm o...
Aaron Schulze Jul 04, 2022
Mother of three recovering after single motorcycle crash on Paul Lake Road
KAMLOOPS - One woman is recovering after crashing on a motorcycle the afternoon of June 22.Michelle Ens was driving on Paul Lake Road when she hit gravel, according to her sister, Melissa Toews."It ju...
Jul 04, 2022
Blazers name Norm Daley as new team President
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have announced Norm Daley as its new team president, bringing extensive experience to the organization that hosts the Memorial Cup next year. Daley replaces the late Do...
James Peters Jul 04, 2022
Tappen man wins $1 million after lottery draw
TAPPEN, B.C. - A man from Tappen was at home with his wife when he discovered his Lotto 6/49 ticket for the June 8 draw was a guaranteed $1 million winner.Larry Anderson purchased his ticket from the ...
James Peters Jul 04, 2022
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kamloops and area for second straight day
KAMLOOPS - Residents in Kamloops and area are under a severe thunderstorm watch for the second day in a row.At around 9:00 a.m. Monday (July 4), Environment Canada says conditions are favourable to th...
Aaron Schulze Jul 04, 2022
Merritt emergency department to close for 24 hours starting Monday
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health says the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt will be closed for 24 hours.In a news release, Interior Health says the temporary closure from 8 a.m....
Jul 04, 2022
Two in hospital, one in custody after shooting at Williams Lake Stampede
WILLIAMS LAKE - One person is in custody following a shooting Sunday (Jul. 3) on the grounds of the Williams Lake Stampede.Williams Lake RCMP were called to the Stampede Grounds shortly after 3:30 p.m...
Jul 03, 2022
RCMP watchdog investigating death at North Shore bus loop
KAMLOOPS - The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC is investgating a man's death earlier last week and whether police action or inaction played a role.On Tuesday (June 28) at around 5 p.m. a...
Jul 03, 2022
Unsettled weather and severe thunderstorms expected across southern British Columbia
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning with a possibility of strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain for parts of southern British Columbia. The weather agency sa...
James Peters Jul 03, 2022

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