Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops loses 13 lives in April due to toxic drug supply
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops saw a staggering number of deaths due to the use of illicit drugs in April.According to the latest preliminary data by the BC Coroners Service, 206 people died province-wide in Apr...
May 18, 2023
Organizers prepare for bigger crowds at Falkland Stampede
FALKLAND, B.C. - The 103rd annual Falkland Stampede is set to go over the long weekend, and organizers hope it will be the biggest in history.Speaking with Vernon Matters, rodeo manager Melissa Seaman...
May 18, 2023
Maverick Supportive Recovery Centre helps people in Kamloops struggling with addiction make positive change
KAMLOOPS - From streets to homes to health to employment - this has become the ASK Wellness pathway to recovery for clients who seek to find a way out of addiction. One of the facilities where this ma...
May 17, 2023
Air quality advisory in effect as Kamloops area is blanketed in wildfire smoke
KAMLOOPS - The relentless wildfires wreaking havoc in Northern BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan have now cast their smoky shadow over Kamloops, as a thick curtain of smoke descends upon the region. The re...
May 17, 2023
Experts say Kamloops area may see fewer mosquitoes than usual this year
KAMLOOPS - Mosquitoes are out and about a little earlier this year and with the recent warmer temperatures, the larvae have been developing especially fast. But with a normal-to-lower water level this...
May 17, 2023
UPDATE: Missing woman found safe
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - UPDATE: Revelstoke RCMP say the 40-year-old woman reported missing on May 17 has been foundand is safe. (Please note: for privacy considerations any previous information pertaining ...
May 17, 2023
Merritt RCMP seek rightful owner of found motorcycle
MERRITT, B.C. - RCMP in Merritt are trying to track down the owner of a small electric motorcycle.The motorcycle, a black and orange 2020 Armada Nemesis, was found on Sunday (May 14) in the Diamond Va...
May 17, 2023
French bulldog stolen from downtown Kamloops found
KAMLOOPS - A French bulldog reported stolen from downtown Kamloops last week will be returned to its rightful owner.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say they were told that Luna was stolen from inside...
May 17, 2023
Toys 'R' Us to reopen in former Bed Bath and Beyond location in Sahali
KAMLOOPS - Children and parents, rejoice! Toys 'R' Us is returning to Kamloops.In a news release issued Wednesday (May 17), Toys 'R' Us Canada announced it has purchased the majority of the Canadian l...
May 17, 2023
Kamloops RCMP looking for suspect in downtown theft investigation
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are looking to identify a man as part of a theft investigation in downtown Kamloops.In a news release issued Wednesday (May 17), police say they were told of an iPhone 13 Pro being sto...
May 17, 2023
