Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
And the winner of $26,000 in the Cassie's Charity Drive 50/50 is...
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops teen Cassie McNutt has announced the winner of her 50/50 drive in support of the Kamloops Hospice Society.McNutt drew Anita Geensen's name Thursday (Dec. 21). Geensen is the lucky ...
Dec 22, 2023
Mounties warn of scam circulating Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP is warning the public about a scam circulating locally, featuring threats and gruesome images.In just more than a week, local police have responded to at least two reports...
Dec 22, 2023
Canadian veterans to receive free admission to Parks Canada sites
KAMLOOPS - Following a suggestion made by then Shadow-Minister for Veteran Affairs MP Frank Caputo, Canadian veterans and active service members will now receive free admission to Park Canada sites. "...
Dec 22, 2023
Kamloops' Johnny Hicks returns golden from World Junior A Challenge
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops is home to another gold medalist thanks to goalie Johnny Hicks and Team Canada West at the 2023 World Junior A Challenge. The Kamloops local served as the backup on the team that t...
Dec 22, 2023
Sun Peaks to fully open all chairlifts Friday
KAMLOOPS - After weeks of limited runs, necessitated by a lack of snow, Sun Peaks is opening its final two chairlifts today (Dec. 22). "The alpine awaits! As an early Christmas present for Sun Peaks s...
Dec 22, 2023
Inadmissible patron program to help local bars and restaurants deal with unwanted guests
KAMLOOPS - While overall police files did drop in the most recent quarter, businesses are still facing a 16 per cent increase in crime in Kamloops. That's why the revival of the Inadmissible Patron Pr...
Dec 21, 2023
Speed, alcohol likely factors in fatal July crash between motorcycle, parked Kamloops RCMP cruiser: watchdog
KAMLOOPS - B.C.'s police watchdog says speed and alcohol were likely factors in a crash that killed a motorcyclist in Kamloops, but police actions were not.The crash took place just before 11:00 p.m. ...
Dec 21, 2023
Police seeking to identify two suspects after alleged assault in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Mounties are asking the public to help identify two suspects related to an alleged assault that took place Wednesday evening (Dec. 20) in downtown Kamloops. In a release, RCMP say around 5:...
Dec 21, 2023
Kamloops man who died with his dog near Inks Lake was victim of homicide: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a Kamloops man who was found dead along with his dog in the Inks Lake area over the weekend was the victim of a homicide.The man and his dog were found on Saturday afternoon (Dec. ...
Dec 21, 2023
Snow for the Coquihalla, icy conditions for the Fraser Canyon expected Friday: Environment Canada
KAMLOOPS - Residents driving between Kamloops and the Lower Mainland ahead of Christmas and Boxing Day may have challenging road conditions Friday (Dec. 22).In its weather forecast online, Environment...
Dec 21, 2023
