Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Vernon burn victim dies of injuries
VERNON - A person who suffered serious burns in a Vernon park last week has died of the injuries, but police are still not sure if foul play was involved.RCMP responded to Justice Park in the 3000 blo...
Jun 28, 2023
Merritt RCMP statistics show average crime numbers throughout the community
MERRITT B.C. - Crime statistics set to be presented to City Council on Thursday show the volume of crime in Merritt has not increased through the first five months of the year. Through to the end of M...
Jun 28, 2023
Kamloops drought concerns rise as river level drops
KAMLOOPS- The North and South Thompson Rivers are seeing historic lows for this time of year and with a dry, hot summer still ahead of us, river experts are expecting a drought.For many, those drought...
Jun 27, 2023
Kamloops North Shore traffic stop leads to big drug bust
KAMLOOPS - A routine traffic stop on the North Shore over the weekend led to a significant drug seizure for Kamloops RCMP. In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says an office...
Jun 27, 2023
City of Kamloops putting finishing touches on Canada Day celebration — including fireworks
KAMLOOPS - The star attraction will be back for this year's Canada Day celebration in Kamloops - fireworks.The City of Kamloops says festivities at Riverside Park will kick off at 7:00 a.m. Saturday (...
Jun 27, 2023
Monday morning baseball bat assault report sent Mounties rushing to downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a police presence in downtown Kamloops Monday morning (June 26) came after a report of a baseball bat beating.In a news release, spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says RCMP received...
Jun 27, 2023
Merritt receives $3M from province for water meters
MERRITT, B.C. - Provincial funding continues to arrive to support the City of Merritt. One day after more than $10 million was promised to rebuild the Middlesboro Bridge, the NDP government has commit...
Jun 27, 2023
United Way Period Promise garners massive support across Kamloops region
KAMLOOPS - The United Way's Period Promise campaign nets more than 28,000 products from the Kamloops and Thompson Nicola Cariboo region. The number surpasses last year's total of 26,000 products, and ...
Jun 27, 2023
Federal funds to support gun and gang violence prevention in Vernon
VERNON - The City of Vernon will be using an injection of cash to take action against future gun and gang activity. The city was successful in securing an $850,000 grant through Public Safety Canada's...
Jun 27, 2023
Public comment period closing soon on proposed solar farm Southeast of Merritt
MERRITT. B.C. - The BC Environmental Assessment Office is seeking public input on the initial project design of a proposed solar farm, from Aspen Solar, along Highway 97, approximately 50 kilometres s...
Jun 27, 2023
