Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Man sent to hospital after early morning assault in Valleyview: Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - A man was sent to hospital with a head injury after an early morning assault in Valleyview.In a news release issued Wednesday (Aug. 30) morning, Kamloops RCMP say they were called by ambula...
Aug 30, 2023
Small evacuation order issued near Sorrento as Bush Creek East wildfire burns west of the tracks
SORRENTO, B.C. - The Bush Creek East wildfire was active west of the tracks in Sorrento overnight Tuesday (Aug. 29).However, in a news release issued Wednesday morning, the Columbia Shuswap Regional D...
Aug 30, 2023
Kamloops-based Pattison Media Ltd. announces purchase of Western Media Group
KAMLOOPS - Pattison Media Ltd., (PML) is pleased to announce their purchase of Western Media Group (WMG), a leading marketing solutions company, based in Vancouver, BC.This proudly Canadian, independe...
Aug 30, 2023
RCMP searching for missing Merritt man
MERRITT, B.C. - RCMP in Merritt are asking the public's help in finding a missing man.In a news release, police say Merritt resident Todd Bradley Boekenkruger was last seen on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.Th...
Aug 30, 2023
Cutting back on back to school costs
KAMLOOPS- For kids, September usually means a new lunch box and backpack, as well as some new clothes they can't wait to show off on the playground. But with the cost of living on the rise, many paren...
Aug 29, 2023
Kamloops suffers 13 deaths in July due to toxic drug supply
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops lost 13 more lives in July due to the toxic drug supply.New figures released Tuesday (Aug. 29) by the BC Coroners Service show 56 deaths due to illicit drugs in Kamloops as of July...
Aug 29, 2023
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for South Thompson
KAMLOOPS - The South Thompson region could see strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain Tuesday (Aug. 29).Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for communities such as Ashcroft, Ca...
Aug 29, 2023
IIO called to Revelstoke to investigate death of man
REVELSTOKE - B.C.'s Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has been called to Revelstoke to determine the circumstances around the death of a suspect in a stolen vehicle investigation.The incident oc...
Aug 29, 2023
Highway 1 reopens between Boston Bar and Lytton
LYTTON, B.C. - The Trans Canada Highway through the Fraser Canyon reopened to the public Tuesday (Aug. 29) morning.In a news release, B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says its cont...
Aug 29, 2023
One person arrested during anti-pride protest at Drag Storytime event in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A person was arrested for trespassing and mischief at a "Drag Storytime" Kamloops Pride event over the weekend.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say they attended the North Kamloops Library ...
Aug 29, 2023
