Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Chase RCMP searching for suspects in stolen pickup who fled amid refueling
CHASE, B.C. - RCMP in Chase are searching for two suspects spotted in a pickup truck that was reported stolen from the Kamloops area. Shortly before noon on Thursday, Oct. 16, Chase RCMP say an office...
Oct 24, 2025
City of Merritt searching for new CAO
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt is once again searching for a chief administrative officer (CAO) following the recent departure of Cynthia White after two years on the job. Merritt Mayor Mike Goet...
Oct 24, 2025
Fundraiser launched for family injured in North Shore house fire
KAMLOOPS - The identities of three members of a North Shore family who were injured in a house fire early Saturday (Oct. 18) morning have been made public. An online fundraiser has identified the trio...
Oct 24, 2025
BCGEU strike leads to cancellation of inaugural Octobear Fest fundraiser at BC Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildlife Park has been forced to cancel this Saturday's (Oct. 25) Octobear Fest fundraiser because of the ongoing BC Government Employees Union (BCGEU) strike, which is into its eigh...
Oct 23, 2025
Kamloops MLA Stamer backs Rustad as leader; wants party to focus on bringing legislation to the table
VICTORIA - On October 22, the executive of the BC Conservative Party put out a letter calling on leader John Rustad to resign immediately. This follows recent departures of two MLAs. The party has los...
Oct 23, 2025
Communities will keep sharp eye on success of Virtual Emergency Care Pilot Programs
KAMLOOPS - Earlier this week, Interior Health and the province announced virtual emergency care will be coming to four communities across the region, including Lillooet and Clearwater. These communiti...
Oct 23, 2025
Multi-language plaques mark National Historic Site designation of former Kamloops Indian Residential School
TK'EMLPS TE SECWPEMC - Tkemlps te Secwpemc leadership hosted Parks Canada and other national dignitaries Thursday (Oct. 23) to unveil the new plaques outside the former Kamloops Indian Residential Sch...
Oct 23, 2025
Cache Creek under strict water restrictions as crews work on emergency repairs
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - The Village of Cache Creek has enacted strict water restrictions as crews respond to a leak in the water distribution system. In a Voyent Alert! message issued Thursday (Oct. 23) a...
Oct 23, 2025
Environment Canada expands wind warnings to Fraser Canyon
LYTTON, B.C. - Environment Canada has expanded a wind warning that was in place for the Cariboo to also include the Fraser Canyon. The weather agency says places like Lytton and Lillooet can also expe...
Oct 23, 2025
McNutt home in Dallas to host Halloween fundraiser for Cassie's Charity and Student Achievement Fund
KAMLOOPS - A young Kamloops woman whose fundraising efforts have centred around holiday cheer is entering the realm of ghostly fear. Cassie McNutt's family home at 5215 Dallas Dr., which has tradition...
Oct 23, 2025
