Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Altered solid waste pickup schedule going smoothly: City of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says a somewhat stilted waste pickup schedule through the holiday season presented few problems for local residents.In a news release thanking residents for their coope...
Jan 16, 2024
Vehicle incident backs up traffic on Highway 97 at Monte Lake
UPDATE (11:00 a.m.): BC Emergency Health Services say four ambulances, including an advanced life support ambulance, and a helicopter responded to the crash on Highway 97 near Monte Lake shortly befor...
Jan 16, 2024
Snowfall warnings blanket most of B.C., including Kamloops and area
KAMLOOPS - Snowfall warnings have been triggered for Kamloops and area and surrounding highways.Environment Canada is forecasting around 10 to 20 centimetres of snow for the 100 Mile, Cariboo, Fraser ...
Jan 16, 2024
Southbound traffic on the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt halted overnight
MERRITT, B.C. - Southbound traffic on the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt is estimated to reopen at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 16).DriveBC reported tractor trailers on Highway 5 south of Box Canyon b...
Jan 16, 2024
City of Kamloops crews kept busy throughout the weekend due to frigid temps
KAMLOOPS - With temperatures still well below the freezing mark, City of Kamloops officials are keeping a close eye on facilities and infrastructure. Civic Operations crews for the city were kept busy...
Jan 15, 2024
Wanted Kamloops man arrested in Alexis Creek area
KAMLOOPS - Several RCMP detachments worked together to collar a wanted Kamloops man over the weekend.In a news release, Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet of the Kamloops detachment says 28-year-old Tyler Mel...
Jan 15, 2024
Kamloops woman arrested, charged after stolen vehicle hits police cruiser
TK'EMLUPS - A local woman is behind bars and awaiting a court date after allegedly hitting a police cruiser with a stolen car Friday (Jan. 12).Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet of Kamloops RCMP says police w...
Jan 15, 2024
Residents asked to provide feedback on proposed changes at First Avenue and Lansdowne Street
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is seeking the public's feedback on improving traffic flow at a key downtown intersection.In a news release issued Monday (Jan. 15) morning, the city says the proposed ...
Jan 15, 2024
Kamloops cancer patients invited to two-day support care services program
KAMLOOPS - Cancer patients in the Kamloops area are invited to a two-day, in-person program that provides supportive care services at the end of the month.In a news release issued Monday (Jan. 15) mor...
Jan 15, 2024
Periods of heavy snow expected in Kamloops and area over three days: Environment Canada
KAMLOOPS - One week after Kamloops and area had its first taste of true winter snowfall this season, another significant dump could be on its way.Starting Monday (Jan. 15) night and lasting through to...
Jan 15, 2024
