Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops RCMP opens its doors to online buyers and sellers
KAMLOOPS - In an effort to make online transactions safer, the Kamloops RCMP detachment is opening its doors to buyers and sellers.Starting Friday (April 7), the detachment has established 'Buy and Se...
Apr 06, 2023
Firehall No. 1 Kolsch to be celebrated at Kamloops' original firehall
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue's Firehall No.1 Kolsch will be the star of the evening Thursday night (April 6) at the Kami Inn. The Firehall No. 1 Kolsch beer from Iron Road Brewing pays tribute to K...
Apr 06, 2023
MLAs Stone, Milobar intend to run for re-election, switch ridings
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Liberals say Kamloops MLAs Peter Milobar and Todd Stone will both run for re-election the next time the writ is dropped - but will switch ridings.In a news release, the party comme...
Apr 06, 2023
No one inside when Seymour Street home ignited Thursday: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP happened upon a house fire in the downtown Thursday morning (April 6).According to detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn, officers were looking into an unrelated matter ...
Apr 06, 2023
PHOTOS: Commercial trailer mishap snarls Mission Flats traffic
KAMLOOPS - An embarrassing mistake for a truck driver led to some traffic headaches from other truckers coming from Mission Flats Road Thursday morning (April 6).A commercial truck attempting to turn ...
Apr 06, 2023
Kamloops council friction surfaces again; Hamer-Jackson walks out as closed meeting is about to begin
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson decided against attending a closed meeting of council Thursday morning (April 6), an act of protest against the meeting's apparent purpose.Council met at C...
Apr 06, 2023
Kamloops Fire Rescue responds to small fire Thursday morning
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: This story has been updated here. EARLIER: Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) crews had an early wake up call Thursday (Apr. 6) morning. KFR was called out to a home in the 900 block of Sey...
Apr 06, 2023
Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery boasts most valuable grand prize ever
KAMLOOPS - The most expensive Y Dream Home to date is open to the public starting this weekend. Tickets for the Kamloops Y Dream Home Lottery went on sale Tuesday (April 4) and have been selling quick...
Apr 05, 2023
Kamloops MLA Stone questions 'one size fits all' housing strategy
KAMLOOPS - This week, the B.C. government announced a multi-billion dollar plan to address the housing crisis in the province. The 'Homes for People' plan includes a $4 billion investment over three y...
Apr 05, 2023
Fortune Drive construction on track and on time, according to city staff
KAMLOOPS - Construction season is well and truly underway in Kamloops. One of the most visible projects currently affecting motorists is the Fortune Drive Road and Utility Works Revitalization. The pr...
Apr 05, 2023
