Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Three wildfires ignite north of Paul Lake, two suspected to be lightning-caused
KAMLOOPS - A trio of wildfires ignited north of Paul Lake Wednesday (July 12).According to the BC Wildfire Service's online dashboard as of Thursday morning, the 10-hectare Upper Cold Creek wildfire a...
Jul 13, 2023
RCMP on the lookout for wanted Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have another photo for you to look at for Wanted Wednesday.Billy Bradley Lolly, 40, has an unendorsed warrant for failing to comply with a probation order.Description:Male5'8"...
Jul 12, 2023
Staycation: Kamloops locals encouraged to be tourists in their own town this summer
KAMLOOPS - From a fun day at the B.C. Wildlife Park to a chill afternoon at a winery or even a day playing golf, Kamloops has a lot to offer. With temperatures hitting up and the sun shining, people u...
Jul 12, 2023
Vehicle crash, fire closes Highway 1 near Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - A serious "vehicle incident" has closed part of the Trans-Canada Highway near Revelstoke, B.C.At least one vehicle was seen engulfed in flames on Highway 1 west of Revelstoke, stopp...
Jul 12, 2023
Theatre Under the Trees returns to Prince Charles Park
KAMLOOPS - There is something simply magical about live theatre. Take the whole production outdoors and you have a recipe for something truly spectacular. Project X's Theatre Under the Trees at Prince...
Jul 12, 2023
Kamloops man charged in TRU employee's killing freed on bail
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops man accused of killing a TRU employee in 2022 has been released on bail.Rogelio 'Butch' Bagabuyo is charged with first-degree murder in the March 2022 killing of 60-year-old Mo...
Jul 12, 2023
Trans Canada closed between Revelstoke and Sicamous after major collision
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - The Trans Canada Highway is closed for a lengthy stretch between Sicamous and Revelstoke after a serious vehicle incident Wednesday afternoon (July 12).Drive BC reports the closure ...
Jul 12, 2023
RCMP issue public warning after Kamloops woman grabbed while walking on West End pathway
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are investigating a frightening sexual assault in the city's West End neighbourhood.In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the incident was report...
Jul 12, 2023
Spot-sized fire pops up just west of Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - B.C. Wildfire Service personnel are responding to a spot-sized fire that has popped up outside of Sun Peaks.Fire Information Officer Taylor Shantz says the Henderson Creek fire was f...
Jul 12, 2023
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kamloops and area Wednesday
KAMLOOPS - A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the City of Kamloops and surrounding area.In an online weather statement Wednesday (July 12) morning, Environment Canada says conditions are fav...
Jul 12, 2023
