Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Camp Out to End Youth Homelessness sets sights on $155K fundraising goal
KAMLOOPS - Over the years, the Camp Out to End Youth Homelessness has grown both in its fundraising goals, and the amount of repeat campers who sign up. "So this is my second year camping out and I'm ...
Dec 8, 2023
Royal Inland Hospital packs an ambulance in support of local charities
KAMLOOPS - From buses, to police cars, and now ambulances the holiday season tradition of stuffing various vehicles for worthy causes rolled on Friday (Dec. 8) in Kamloops.Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) ...
Dec 8, 2023
Kamloops-based judge appointed as B.C. chief justice
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops-based judge on B.C.'s Court of Appeal has earned his second promotion in as many years.On Friday (Dec. 8), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of Len Marchard...
Dec 8, 2023
Eastbound traffic on Highway 1 west of Chase halted after semi-truck loses load
UPDATE (10 a.m.): DriveBC says the Trans Canada Highway west of Chase is now operating in single-lane alternating traffic. Drivers are still told to expect delays.EARLIER: CHASE, B.C. - The eastbound ...
Dec 8, 2023
Kamloops Fire Rescue reports more calls in third quarter, two-thirds medical
KAMLOOPS - Between July 1 and Sept. 30, Kamloops Fire Rescue responded to 2,785 calls - eight per cent more than the same period last year. In a presentation made to the city's safety and security sel...
Dec 7, 2023
Merritt's Scott Casey awarded Governor General medal for volunteerism
KAMLOOPS - After supporting veterans and active military members for more than two decades, Scott Casey of Merritt has been awarded the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers by the Governor General of Cana...
Dec 7, 2023
Slight decrease in police reports has Kamloops top cop praising prolific offender programs
KAMLOOPS - During Thursday's (Dec. 7) City of Kamloops Safety and Security Select Committee Meeting, Kamloops RCMP presented a report for its third quarter. According to Superintendent Jeff Pelley, th...
Dec 7, 2023
RCMP seek persons of interest after employee attacked with sharp object in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are reaching out to the public as they try to solve a serious assault that happened in downtown Kamloops last week.In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says t...
Dec 7, 2023
Don't let delivery people photograph your identification: Williams Lake RCMP
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP in Williams Lake say a delivery person should not be taking a photo of your identification before handing you your package. The warning comes after an increase in what Staff...
Dec 7, 2023
Red convertible reportedly stolen out of Valleyview may be involved in Juniper Ridge thefts
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (1:10 p.m.): RCMP say the stolen red Jaguar has been recovered in Valleyview. Two people were arrested. Anyone with further information is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP at (250) 828...
Dec 7, 2023
