Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

RCMP warn public after Halloween candy containing sewing needle collected in North Shore neighbourhood
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP detachment is the latest BC police department to warn its residents about dangerous items in Halloween candy.In a news release issued Tuesday (Nov. 4), the detachment says...
James Peters Nov 04, 2025

WATCH: Officers help guide moose calf out of fenced area near Clinton
CLINTON, B.C. - A moose calf received a helping hoof after getting trapped behind a fence near Clinton. On Oct. 27, officers with Clinton RCMP and the BC Conservation Officer Service gently guided the...
Aaron Schulze Nov 04, 2025

Annual Campout to End Youth Homelessness in Kamloops scheduled for December 5
KAMLOOPS - The ninth edition of A Way Home Kamloops' Campout to End Youth Homelessness will take place this Dec. 5 at McDonald Park and organizers are hoping to raise enough money to buy a new van.The...
Aaron Schulze Nov 04, 2025

Salmon Arm RCMP searching for man wanted on three warrants
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A 24-year-old man in the Shuswap is wanted on three unendorsed warrants for his arrest. Salmon Arm RCMP say Tristan Jared Burger is wanted for break and enter, possession of propert...
Aaron Schulze Nov 04, 2025

Kamloops mayor to revive push for social housing audit at Tuesday meeting
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson will try once again to advance one of his signature campaign issues at council's regular meeting Tuesday (Nov. 4).Hamer-Jackson introduced a notice of moti...
Victor Kaisar Nov 04, 2025

Rail operations resume after CPKC derailment near Cherry Creek; cause still under investigation
KAMLOOPS - Rail traffic has begun to flow again after a section of a CPKC train went off the rails Saturday night beside Kamloops Lake. Seventeen cars came off the tracks, carrying fuel, gypsum and pu...
Dylana Kneeshaw Nov 03, 2025

'Cautiously optimistic'; Critic Stamer uncertain of forest summit results
VANCOUVER - Early Monday (Nov 3), Premier David Eby held what was referred to as a forestry summit with provincial and federal leaders.The summit was over shortly before noon, with the participants ho...
Michael Reeve Nov 03, 2025

Coeur Mining expresses excitement for growth with acquisition of New Afton mine near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Canadian mining company that operates the New Afton mine west of Kamloops is being acquired by a U.S.-based precious metals producer, pending shareholder approval. Early Monday (Nov 3) ...
Michael Reeve Nov 03, 2025

City of Merritt warns parents after nail found in Halloween chocolate
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt has issued a warning to parents after a piece of Halloween candy was found to contain a nail. In a post to social media Monday (Nov. 3), the city asks parents and g...
James Peters Nov 03, 2025

UPDATE: Missing 20-year-old woman found
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE Nov. 4): Kamloops RCMP say the 20-year-old woman who had been missing since Oct. 24 has been located.
Victor Kaisar Nov 03, 2025

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Week In Review: Week of February 23
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SOUND OFF: KSACC disappointed at Kamloops MLAs' vote to advance human rights code bill beyond first reading
Feb 28, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026

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