Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Merritt Mayor Goetz calls for action after ER closure leads to emergency medical response at the front door
MERRITT B.C. - "The premier needs to get involved at this point. The boss needs to step in and kind of shake things up a little bit and that's what I'm wanting," said Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz.The Merr...
Jul 14, 2023
Farm2Chefs cooking up its 11th annual grazing event
KAMLOOPS - In just over one week, the annual Farm2Chefs grazing event will fill up the garden at Privato Winery with some tasty treats and delectable delicacies, all made from locally produced food."T...
Jul 14, 2023
Kamloops donor helped Ferris Backmeyer receive her transplant through Kidney Paired Donation program
KAMLOOPS - Leah Scott knew that she had a role to play in helping young Ferris Backmeyer receive a life-saving kidney transplant."I just felt this deep feeling in my heart that I had to be part of Fer...
Jul 14, 2023
Salmon Arm RCMP respond to crash and highway speeder
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm RCMP had a busy night on the highway Wednesday (July 12).At approximately 7:55 p.m., mounties responded to a crash on Highway 1 at 30th St. NE.A pickup truck was attempti...
Jul 14, 2023
Wildfire smoke likely to impact Kamloops and area's skies: Environment Canada
KAMLOOPS - Smoky skies are expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility in Kamloops and area for the next 24 to 48 hours.In a special air quality statement late Thursday (July 13) night, ...
Jul 14, 2023
Kamloops RCMP investigating break-in at North Shore home
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are looking for video and witnesses after a home on the North Shore was broken into Wednesday (July 12) afternoon.In a news release, RCMP say a resident on the 300-block of Oa...
Jul 14, 2023
Mudslide closes Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge
MERRITT, B.C. - A mudslide has impacted traffic on Highway 8 near Dot Ranch.DriveBC first reported of the mudslide on the roadway between Merritt and Spences Bridge shortly before 8 p.m. Thursday (Jul...
Jul 14, 2023
Provincial government looking at options as drought level rises across parts of B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Early snowmelt, less than normal precipitation and hot, dry weather have been the cause behind the significant drought levels in B.C. this year."What's unusual this year is how early it is ...
Jul 13, 2023
Ferris Backmeyer recovering in Toronto after kidney transplant surgery
KAMLOOPS - It's been a long road for young Ferris Backmeyer. Diagnosed with Mainzer-Saldino syndrome when she was just a baby, Ferris has been awaiting a kidney transplant for several years. After som...
Jul 13, 2023
Wednesday highway crash in Revelstoke led to latest emergency room closure in Merritt: mayor
MERRITT, B.C. - The Nicola Valley Hospital's emergency department in Merritt was closed overnight Wednesday (July 12) due to a staffing shortage.While the ER has since re-opened, it wasn't before Merr...
Jul 13, 2023
