Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops trails and parks reopen to the public
KAMLOOPS - Nature parks in the city are open again. The City made the annoucement Thrusday (Aug. 24) saying conditions have become more managable after showers Tuesday and Wednesday. "Based on forecas...
Aug 24, 2023
Ukraine Independence Day celebrated in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - August 24th is Independence Day in Ukraine. It's being recognized with a gathering at Kamloops City Hall at 4 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 24).All Kamloops residents are invited to attend to stand i...
Aug 24, 2023
No arrests made from Highway 1 roadblock near Sorrento
SORRENTO, B.C. - No arrests were made, and no charges are expected after a confrontation at a roadblock on Highway 1 in the Shuswap Wednesday (Aug. 23) evening.In a news release, RCMP say its Chase de...
Aug 24, 2023
RCMP searching for familiar Kamloops man wanted with new arrest warrants
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are looking for a 27-year-old Kamloops man who has been wanted in the past.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say Evan Leigh Davis is wanted for unendorsed arrest warrants related to dri...
Aug 24, 2023
Frustration grows for Shuswap residents needing access to evacuation zones
KAMLOOPS- Claudia Ippolito has been separated from her husband and home since Friday. Despite RCMP blocking her access, she says she will find a way back to her Anglemont home. "I am considering findi...
Aug 23, 2023
Rain welcomed but more is needed to get the upper hand on wildfires
KAMLOOPS - Some showers fell over the Kamloops area Tuesday (Aug. 22) but Environment Canada reported only 2.2 millimetres of precipitation at the Kamloops Airport. While the amount was less than had ...
Aug 23, 2023
Planned ignitions being done at Ross Moore Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - Hand ignitions are being done on the eastern side of the Ross Moore Lake wildfire in an effort to contain the flames. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the fire has had more recent stabil...
Aug 23, 2023
United Way BC opens window for wildfire relief grant applications
KAMLOOPS - The United Way BC has opened grant applications for wildfire relief efforts in the province.In a news release Wednesday (Aug. 23) morning, the non-profit group that delivers resources and s...
Aug 23, 2023
Nine structures confirmed destroyed, two damaged in Bush Creek East wildfire in the Shuswap
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TRND) has confirmed damage to 11 structures in the southern Adams Lake area after the Bush Creek East wildfire swept through the region. Nine of the s...
Aug 23, 2023
Kamloops RCMP recover stolen firefighting equipment and arrest youth suspect
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP recovered stolen firefighting equipment and arrested one person in connection with a rash of overnight robberies in the city. Police were called to the 1400 block of Hugh Alla...
Aug 23, 2023
