Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Holi festival returns to Riverside Park in Kamloops, drawing large crowd
KAMLOOPS - Colourful scenes filled Riverside Park on Sunday as people from all walks of life came together to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, love and spring. The event featured a DJ pl...
Apr 03, 2023
Federal minister Sajjan tours Kamloops to tout 2023 budget
KAMLOOPS - Minister Harjit Sajjan began his tour of Kamloops at a downtown grocery store, where he touted his party's economic plan for the future. He highlighted a grocery rebate, a new dental plan a...
Apr 03, 2023
Developers betting big on densification projects throughout Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It's an empty lot right now. However, ARPA Investments plans to turn a spot at the corner of Tranquille Road and Clapperton Road into another thriving mixed-use hub in the heart of the Nort...
Apr 03, 2023
Preventative meds will save your dog from ticks: Kamloops veterinarian
KAMLOOPS - The weather is warming up and that means ticks are coming out for the season. From now until fall, those spending time outdoors will need to be cautious of bringing home a tick. "They start...
Apr 03, 2023
RAW VIDEO: Dangerous passes still happening on Highway 5 North
KAMLOOPS - Despite increased scrutiny and enforcement, dashcam video taken last month shows dangerous driving is still taking place along Highway 5 in the North Thompson Valley.Taken from the dash of ...
Apr 03, 2023
Man arrested, accused of setting grass fires in Kenna Cartwright Park
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP arrested a man on Friday (March 31) after a series of fires in Kenna Cartwright Park.According to detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn, RCMP were alerted to a man light...
Apr 03, 2023
Yearlong Halston Bridge rehab project to begin in May
KAMLOOPS - A second access route to the Kamloops North Shore will be choked by construction activity this spring.With Fortune Drive getting a major facelift this year, the provincial Ministry of Trans...
Apr 03, 2023
Bloody rug turned in to Barriere detachment related to Kamloops man's murder: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a bloody rug turned in to the Barriere RCMP detachment is related to the murder of a Kamloops-area man.In a news release issued Monday (April 3), RCMP say the man who was killed is...
Apr 03, 2023
Mounties looking for clues behind blood stained area rug turned into officers in Barriere
KAMLOOPS - A blue "Ikea" area rug with blood stains has been linked to a violent criminal act, according to the RCMP South East District Major Crime Unit. The rug was turned into the Barriere RCMP Det...
Apr 02, 2023
RCMP Constables and Good Samaritan recover stolen purse
KAMLOOPS - On Thursday night, a woman and her companions were the victims of a purse-snatching incident. However, thanks to the quick thinking of RCMP Constables Roefus and Pitt, and the actions of a ...
Apr 01, 2023
