Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
RCMP provide tips to keep the spooky night safe
KAMLOOPS - With only a couple days left until Halloween, the Kamloops RCMP Detachment is reminding the community of a few safety tips to keep in mind on Tuesday (Oct. 31)."A little planning can go a l...
Oct 28, 2023
Tk'emlups RCMP release photo of suspect in stolen truck, tools
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have released a photo in an effort to advance a break-and-enter investigation from the Tk'emlups Reserve.On Sept. 15 at about 5:46 a.m., RCMP were told of a break-and-enter at a busine...
Oct 27, 2023
Salmon Arm bridge named after Neskonlith elder
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The province has named a newly built bridge in Salmon Arm after a highly respected Neskonlith elder.The Dr. Mary Thomas Bridge lies over the Salmon River on the Trans Canada Highway...
Oct 27, 2023
Point-in-Time Count report shows 50% increase in Kamloops homeless population in last two years
KAMLOOPS - The number of people experiencing homelessness in Kamloops is up more than 50 per cent in two years.According to the City of Kamloops' Point-In-Time Count report in Tuesday's (Oct. 31) coun...
Oct 27, 2023
D-I-Y is the easiest and cheapest way to get a Halloween costume
KAMLOOPS - Halloween is right around the corner and people go all out when it comes to costume making. The good news is, those who haven't found their perfect outfit still have time to figure that out...
Oct 26, 2023
Back burn that preceded North Shuswap devastation leads to Forest Practices complaint
SCOTCH CREEK B.C. - On August 17, 2023 the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) ignited a 10-kilometre back burn above Scotch Creek and Lee Creek. While the service has called it a success, some residents are b...
Oct 26, 2023
RAW VIDEO: Car hauler goes up in flames outside of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - An apparent brake fire on a car hauler semi destroyed a load of pickup trucks outside of Kamloops Thursday morning (Oct. 26).WATCH: (Video Credit: Facebook / Skilled Truckers Canada)The tru...
Oct 26, 2023
R.I.P.: B.C. Wildlife Park puts an end to Boo at the Zoo
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Wildlife Park has announced the permanent end to Boo at the Zoo, saying attendance at the annual event was not high enough to offset costs. In a statement on the park's website, ma...
Oct 26, 2023
B.C.'s police watchdog finds Kamloops RCMP officer didn't fracture woman's wrist during February arrest
KAMLOOPS - B.C.'s police watchdog says a Kamloops RCMP officer was not responsible for a woman's fractured wrist in February 2023.In a news release issued Thursday (Oct. 26), the Independent Investiga...
Oct 26, 2023
Mustard Seed to operate two shelters for Kamloops' homeless population this winter
KAMLOOPS - A pair of shelters for Kamloops residents experiencing homelessness will be ready for the winter season.In a news release issued Thursday (Oct. 26) morning, the Mustard Seed says it, along ...
Oct 26, 2023
