Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Body found in Valleyview dumpster; RCMP looking to determine if death was suspicious
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are trying to determine whether the death of a person whose body was found in a Valleyview dumpster last night was suspicious. Friday morning, Mounties continued to work at th...
Apr 21, 2023 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
Kamloops RCMP seek help is locating man on warrant
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (June 21): RCMP say Sweetnam has been located. EARLIER: Kamloops RCMP is asking for help in locating a Kamloops man wanted on an arrest warrant. 26-year-old Corran Dakota Sweetnam ha...
Apr 21, 2023
Kamloops Fire Rescue puts out structure fire in Mount Paul industrial area
UPDATE (9 a.m.): Kamloops Fire Rescue reports no injuries following Thursday's structure fire on Okanagan Way.Deputy Chief Ryan Cail says 23 firefighters responded to the Mount Paul industrial area fi...
Apr 21, 2023
Kamloops Fire Rescue asking public to be cautious after West End grassfire
KAMLOOPS - In the wake of the recent grass fire on the West End Wednesday (April 20), Kamloops Fire Rescue are calling on the public to be careful. This comes after propane and pieces of camping equip...
Apr 20, 2023
BC United look to apply pressure to keep Teck a B.C. company
KAMLOOPS - Earlier this week, BC United MLAs rose in the legislature to convey their concerns regarding a possible hostile takeover of Teck Resources. Teck is Canada's largest diversified mining compa...
Apr 20, 2023
'It almost turned into steam': Neighbour recounts attempts to dose Wednesday grass fire in West End
KAMLOOPS - Cameron Grant did what anyone would do in the face of losing his home to fire - he grabbed his garden hose and attempted to battle a raging wildfire quickly moving toward his backyard."The ...
Apr 20, 2023
National Canadian Film Day has big Kamloops connection
KAMLOOPS - The annual National Canadian Film Day celebrated its 10th year Wednesday (April 19). Canadian films are showcased across the country through free streaming events at select theatres as well...
Apr 20, 2023
RCMP look to identify suspect in North Shore stabbing
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are looking for the public's help as they investigate a stabbing on the Kamloops North Shore.Detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the stabbing took place last Saturday (Apr...
Apr 20, 2023
Nine Kamloops champions honored with Exemplary Service Awards
KAMLOOPS - Nine local residents received Exemplary Service Awards from the City of Kamloops at a ceremony Wednesday night (April 20).The awards are bestowed upon those who have dedicated time for the ...
Apr 20, 2023
Do drivers hit buildings in Kamloops more than elsewhere? ICBC says yes
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops may not be the B.C. capital of vehicles crashing into buildings - but it's close.A Volkswagen careened into a North Shore restaurant Monday afternoon (April 17), causing extensive ...
Apr 20, 2023
