Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Major police response near Barriere last Friday was due to hostage situation: RCMP
BARRIERE, B.C. - RCMP say a major police response in the Barriere area last week came after a reported hostage situation. Police have now arrested a man after reportedly holding a woman against her wi...
Nov 15, 2023
National Alert Ready system to be tested Wednesday
KAMLOOPS - Be prepared for a slight shock this afternoon, as cell-phones, radios and televisions will be begin buzzing with an Alert Ready test this afternoon. Alert Ready is Canada's national public ...
Nov 15, 2023
Merritt lists lack of funding for inability to implement flood mitigation plan
MERRITT B.C. - Nearly two years after an Atmospheric River caused devastating flooding and a mass evacuation from the city of Merritt some residents remain out of their homes. In a flood recovery upda...
Nov 15, 2023
Impacts of crime survey results to be presented at community meeting
KAMLOOPS - On Wednesday evening, concerned residents and business owners will get a chance to see the results of this year's Impacts of Crime survey at a business community safety meeting. Back in Sep...
Nov 15, 2023
Iconic ogre set to make his Sagebrush Theatre debut with 'Shrek the Musical'
KAMLOOPS - Once upon a time, there was a very iconic musical rehearsing in Kamloops. The cast and crew at Western Canada Theatre [WCT] are putting the finishing touches on 'Shrek the Musical' before o...
Nov 14, 2023
Drug advisory for fake Dilaudid tablets issued by Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health has issued a drug advisory for fake Dilaudid tablets containing Isotonitazene, a potent synthetic opioid.Dilaudid, or commonly known as 'Dillies', is an opioid used to treat...
Nov 14, 2023
Kamloops woman eyes trips to hot springs, Mexico, Scotland after $1M Lotto 6/49 win
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops' newest millionaire has travel in her future.In a news release issued Tuesday (Nov. 14), the B.C. Lottery Corporation says Elizabeth Czajkowski took home $1 million in the November...
Nov 14, 2023
Two Kamloops residents arrested after Tuesday crime spree ends in Hope
KAMLOOPS - Two Kamloops residents are being held for court in Hope after a crime spree across multiple jurisdictions. In a news release issued Tuesday (Nov. 14), Kamloops RCMP mentioned the spree star...
Nov 14, 2023
Large structure fire breaks out on Kamloops' North Shore
KAMLOOPS - A large fire has broken out on a residential property on the city's North Shore. Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) crews were called to the fire in the 1100 block of 12th Street just before 2:00 p...
Nov 14, 2023
Kamloops resident joins contest to help raise awareness about Spinal Muscular Atrophy
KAMLOOPS - Cindy Jackson was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy when she was in Grade 4. It's a genetic disease that affects the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and voluntary mus...
Nov 14, 2023
