Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Much-needed rainfall still not enough to stem drought conditions in Kamloops area
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada says there is more rain in the forecast for the Kamloops area this week, but it's not nearly enough for the region to recover from its extreme drought conditions.Speaking...
Sep 18, 2023
Kamloops RCMP investigate second shooting incident in two days
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are investigating a shooting on the Kamloops North Shore in the wee hours of Monday morning (Sept. 18).In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says officers were...
Sep 18, 2023
Traditional Lytton River Festival to take place after wildfire postponement
LYTTON, B.C. - A traditional cultural and community event in the Village of Lytton will take place Thanksgiving weekend.In a news release issued Monday (Sept. 18) morning, organizers of the Lytton Riv...
Sep 18, 2023
Kamloops RCMP investigates shooting and vehicle fire
KAMLOOPS -Kamloops RCMP is seeking witnesses, video footage, and information on a shooting at a motel yesterday, followed by a suspect vehicle fire. On Saturday (Sept. 16) around 2:35 a.m., Kamloops R...
Sep 17, 2023
The Pack is in action this weekend
KAMLOOPS- The Thompson Rivers University (TRU) WolfPack women's and men's soccer teams are in action this weekend. The Wolfpack women's team lost 2-1 to the Saskatchewan Huskies despite Esi Lufo's goa...
Sep 16, 2023
Music for the People returns for its second year at Tk'emlups Powwow Arbour
KAMLOOPS - After a successful inaugural event in 2022, organizers are hoping Music for the People is even bigger this year.The concert, taking place this Sunday evening at the Tk'emlups Powwow Arbour,...
Sep 16, 2023
Blazers fall 2-0 to Royals in the preseason game
KAMLOOPS- In the final home WHL preseason game yesterday, the Blazers lost 2-0 to the Victoria Royals. The Blazers outshot the Royals 29-26. 15 of 16 shots were stopped by Jesse Sanche, while Matthew ...
Sep 16, 2023
Building permits paused in fire-damaged Shuswap
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has halted the issuing of building permits in fire-impacted areas of the Shuswap region.The CSRD's board of directors made the decisi...
Sep 15, 2023
Clearwater Mayor leading UBCM panel on the future of wildfire management
CLEARWATER B.C. - The annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) meeting is set to kick off on Monday (Sept. 18) in Vancouver. The convention brings together councillors and regional direc...
Sep 15, 2023
Family members renew call for information about missing Merritt man Miguel Mack
KAMLOOPS - Merritt resident Marcella Mack and family are extending a plea for any information regarding the disappearance of her son, Miguel Mack.Mack went missing approximately seven months ago on Fe...
Sep 15, 2023
