Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Two fishermen and their boat remain missing after mishap on Stump Lake: RCMP
MERRITT, B.C. - The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team has been called in as efforts to find two missing fishermen on Stump Lake continue.In a news release issued Wednesday (June 21), Merritt RCMP say they...
Jun 21, 2023
Investigation into bullying complaints against Hamer-Jackson meant to protect staff, taxpayers: deputy mayor
KAMLOOPS - An independent firm is investigating allegations that Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson has created a hostile work environment at Kamloops City Hall.Deputy Mayor Mike O'Reilly says several City Hall...
Jun 21, 2023
Kamloops man arrested after attempted weapons assault at McArthur Island Park
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man was arrested after allegedly attempting to assault people with a weapon in McArthur Island Park.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say they were called to McArthur Island Park ...
Jun 21, 2023
Kamloops woman arrested after robbery on the North Shore
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops woman was arrested for robbery on the North Shore over the weekend.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say they were called to a store on the 700-block of Fortune Drive Saturday (Ju...
Jun 21, 2023
North Shore, Brock school changes to offer a better distribution of space, students
KAMLOOPS - It was a plan that was first proposed and now is set to become a reality. The School District 73 Board of Education has given the district the green light to transform more than half a doze...
Jun 20, 2023
Kamloops city hall privacy breach a closed matter: deputy mayor
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops' deputy mayor says the city considers the matter of a privacy breach at city hall closed.Councillor Mike O'Reilly, serving as deputy mayor for the month of June, confirmed to CFJC ...
Jun 20, 2023
Volunteers search for two missing boaters on Stump Lake
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) has suspended search activities after spending the day on Stump Lake, south of Kamloops.Volunteer Search Manager Alan Hobler says KSAR was tasked with tryi...
Jun 20, 2023
'Why aren't we doing preventive work?': MLA Tegart begins tour of devastated communities in Cache Creek
CACHE CREEK B.C. - A little over a month and a half since flood waters devastated the village of Cache Creek, recovery work is still underway in the village. Rising waters in both the creek and Bonapa...
Jun 20, 2023
City taxpayers to cover Coun. Neustaeter's legal fees in fight against mayor
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will pay Councillor Katie Neustaeter's legal fees as she defends herself against a lawsuit filed by Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.Hamer-Jackson filed the lawsuit last week, ...
Jun 20, 2023
SD73 Board of Education approves catchment changes for Brocklehurst and North Shore neighbourhoods
KAMLOOPS - Parents and students in the Brocklehurst and North Shore neighbourhoods will have a year to get caught up on their new catchment areas.The School District 73 (SD73) Board of Education appro...
Jun 20, 2023
