Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops RCMP ask for help tracking down two locals on unendorsed warrants
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking the public to assist in finding a wanted man and woman. Tyler Sampson Meldrum, 28, is wanted on unendorsed warrants for two breach of release orders. Description: I...
Nov 22, 2023
Royal Inland Hospital briefly locked down Wednesday morning down after weapons assault
KAMLOOPS - Royal Inland Hospital was locked down for a short time Wednesday morning as RCMP searched for a man involved in a brawl with a weapon. At around 4:00 a.m. Wednesday morning (Nov. 22), Kamlo...
Nov 22, 2023
Salmon Arm woman escapes bear attack with minor injuries
SALMON ARM, B.C. - An investigation has been launched by the Conservation Officer Service after a woman in Salmon Arm was attacked by a bear on Tuesday (Nov. 21)."A woman was running along a trail in ...
Nov 22, 2023
Kamloops Airport Authority pursuing grant funding for needed rehabilitation projects
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops City Council as approved a letter of support for the Airport Authority in their mission of securing funding to complete needing rehabilitation work along the Apron II Taxilane at Y...
Nov 22, 2023
Kamloops Council adopts policy to prevent secret recordings
KAMLOOPS - In an 8-1 vote, with only the Mayor in opposition, Kamloops City Council passed a new policy strictly prohibiting the recording of conversations of staff without all parties expressed conse...
Nov 22, 2023
Safe for the Season campaign reminds Kamloops holiday shoppers to keep their purchases hidden from thieves
KAMLOOPS - For many, holiday shopping has already started and with that, the City of Kamloops and RCMP are once again reminding shoppers to be cautious when shopping for gifts for under the tree. On T...
Nov 21, 2023
Kamloops Heritage Railway Society provides operations update
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Heritage Railway Society presented to council highlighting requirements, strategies and plans to resume service in future. In Tuesday's (Nov. 21) council meeting, the society s...
Nov 21, 2023
'Concrete information and assurances'; Mayor of Barriere seeking clarity on potential BC Highway Patrol move
BARRIERE B.C. - There is concern rising north of Kamloops in communities along Highway 5 about the possibility of BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) moving to a central hub in Kamloops. Currently, BCHP Officers...
Nov 21, 2023
Kamloops Council approves smoother water utility rate increase
KAMLOOPS - The water rate saga in Kamloops has come to an end, with city council voting in favour of an option of deferring a portion of the rate hike in favour of borrowing money to complete needed p...
Nov 21, 2023
TRU promotes academic partnerships with Mexican universities
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has expanded its international academic network by signing three Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with leading universities in central Mexico. In a news ...
Nov 21, 2023
