Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Walhachin area gets starring role in new Apple TV+ series
KAMLOOPS - Apple TV+ subscribers in Kamloops and area are encouraged to keep their eyes peeled for an upcoming TV series, and a specific episode, that showcases the region's settings.In a news release...
Nov 01, 2023
Kamloops did not record a death due to illicit drugs in September: BC Coroners Service
KAMLOOPS - The toxic drug crisis did not take a single life in Kamloops during the month of September.New figures released Wednesday (Nov. 1) by the BC Coroners Service show 62 deaths due to illicit d...
Nov 01, 2023
Residents asked to stay away from police presence in Westsyde
KAMLOOPS - A police presence is ongoing in a Westsyde neighbourhood Wednesday (Nov. 1) morning.Cpl. Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson, says officers are executing a search warrant on the 500-...
Nov 01, 2023
Drought-fuelled hay shortage causing many B.C. ranchers to downsize their herds
KAMLOOPS - Ongoing drought concerns and wildfires have stunted many B.C. hay producers. Many ranchers are finding it more difficult and expensive to feed their livestock and as a result, more calves a...
Nov 01, 2023
City of Merritt receives $2 million towards a dike to prevent flooding along the Coldwater River
MERRITT - The City of Merritt has received $2 million in provincial funding to build a 200-metre dike along the Coldwater River.In a news release issued Wednesday (Nov. 1) morning, the B.C. government...
Nov 01, 2023
Freezing rain warning expands throughout Kamloops and area
KAMLOOPS - A freezing rain warning has been expanded throughout Kamloops and area.Environment Canada's warning for the 100 Mile, Nicola and South Thompson regions - along with the Coquihalla Highway f...
Nov 01, 2023
Charges laid into 2020 child death in North Okanagan
LUMBY, B.C. - Charges have been laid in the death of a child in the North Okanagan over three years ago.On April 4, 2020, Vernon North Okanagan RCMP were called to the Lumby area to assist B.C. Emerge...
Nov 01, 2023
Kamloops council narrowly votes in favour of 25 per cent water utility rate increase
KAMLOOPS - Homeowners in Kamloops are in store for a 25 per cent increase in their water utility rate next year.During Tuesday's (Oct. 31) regular meeting, Kamloops council narrowly voted in favour of...
Nov 01, 2023
Thompson Rivers University professor giving away HEPA Air Filtration units to non-profit organizations
KAMLOOPS - A group at Thompson Rivers University is looking for organizations that work with seniors, kids, and other vulnerable folks to help ensure they have clean, safe air to breathe through a don...
Oct 31, 2023
Rise in COVID, flu infections in Kamloops leads to call for vaccination
KAMLOOPS - It's that time of year - cold and flu medication shelves are stocked up and local pharmacies are inundated with dozens of flu and COVID vaccination appointments each day. Julie Ford is the ...
Oct 31, 2023
