Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Bush Creek East hot spot flares up near Sorrento; BCWS expects wind to increase activity
SORRENTO, B.C. - More evidence that the record-breaking wildfire season is not quite done with the BC Interior. The Shuswap Emergency Program says crews are working on a hot spot that is throwing off ...
Sep 15, 2023
'We may not be safe here'; Merritt ER closures a critical situation for mayor
MERRITT B.C. - Twice in the past eight days, the Nicola Valley Hospital's emergency room has been forced to close due to staffing shortages. It's a situation that has played out a dozen times this yea...
Sep 15, 2023
Interior Health's former top doctor enters peace bond in second case involving sex charges
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. - The former top doctor of Interior Health (IH) entered into a two-year-peace bond in connection with a case involving sex-related charges and underage kids during his time in Al...
Sep 15, 2023
Drivers told to expect delays on Highway 5A north of Merritt
KAMLOOPS - Drivers taking Highway 5A to travel between Kamloops and Merritt can expect delays Friday (Sept. 15) morning.DriveBC says vehicle recovery is underway on Highway 5A between Monck Park Road ...
Sep 15, 2023
'He had a tremendous amount of grace under pressure'; colleagues remember former TNRD chair
KAMLOOPS - Colleagues and family members are expressing condolences at the passing of former Thompson Nicola Regional District chair Ken Gillis. In a news release on Thursday morning, the TNRD announc...
Sep 14, 2023
'The bare minimum they could'; critics worry B.C. public drug use ban doesn't go far enough
KAMLOOPS - Earlier this week, Kamloops city council approved the first three readings of a bylaw amendment to ban the use of illicit drugs in parks and other public spaces. In doing so, Kamloops becam...
Sep 14, 2023
UPDATE: Man located safe
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP say the 43-year-old man has been located and is safe.
Sep 14, 2023 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Suspect arrested, charged after dog walker assaulted in Westsyde's Centennial Park
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man has been arrested and charged after a dog walker was assaulted near Westsyde's Centennial Park. In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the inc...
Sep 14, 2023
Source of pink liquid in Guerin Creek still unknown: Ministry of Environment
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Ministry of Environment (MoE) is still trying to determine the source and composition of a mysterious pink liquid that drained into Guerin Creek Monday (Sept. 11).A member of the p...
Sep 14, 2023
Ken Gillis, former TNRD board chair, has died
KAMLOOPS - The former chair of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) board of directors has passed away.In a news release issued Thursday (Sept. 14) morning, the TNRD confirmed the sudden passi...
Sep 14, 2023
