Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

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...
James Peters 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...
James Peters 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...
James Peters 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,...
James Peters 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 ...
James Peters 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...
James Peters 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...
Aaron Schulze 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

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 ...
James Peters 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...
Aaron Schulze Sep 15, 2023

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