Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Pacific Coastal Airlines launching seasonal Kamloops-to-Victoria service
KAMLOOPS - Air travelers in Kamloops and area will have a non-stop flight to Vancouver Island starting this fall.In a news release issued Monday (July 17) morning, Pacific Coastal Airlines - the B.C. ...
Jul 17, 2023
Man sent to hospital with bruising and deep cuts after reported assault in Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A man was reportedly sent to hospital after being assaulted in Salmon Arm.In a news release, Salmon Arm RCMP say a man was in his car and looking for someone at Beatty Avenue North ...
Jul 17, 2023
Wildfire west of Adams Lake measured at 165 hectares, growing at 'moderate to fast rate'
KAMLOOPS - A wildfire west of Adams Lake grew significantly on Sunday (July 16) and is not responding to suppression efforts from firefighters.The BC Wildfire Service's (BCWS) online dashboard lists t...
Jul 17, 2023
Rivers FC come up short in loss to Nautsa'Mawt FC
VANCOUVER - It was a tough weekend for the Rivers FC's men's and women's soccer teams.The two teams made a trip over to Thunderbird Stadium to face Nautsa'Mawt FC on Saturday (July 15). Rivers FC's me...
Jul 16, 2023
Halston Bridge construction set to begin next week
KAMLOOPS - A second access route to the Kamloops North Shore will see construction activity in the coming days.In a news release, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says work to rehabil...
Jul 15, 2023
Kamloops Mayor stressing importance to reduce water use
KAMLOOPS - Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson is urging residents to be mindful of water usage as drought conditions worsen in British Columbia.In a news release, the City of Kamloops says the Honourable Bowinn...
Jul 15, 2023
Merritt Mayor Goetz calls for action after ER closure leads to emergency medical response at the front door
MERRITT B.C. - "The premier needs to get involved at this point. The boss needs to step in and kind of shake things up a little bit and that's what I'm wanting," said Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz.The Merr...
Jul 14, 2023
Farm2Chefs cooking up its 11th annual grazing event
KAMLOOPS - In just over one week, the annual Farm2Chefs grazing event will fill up the garden at Privato Winery with some tasty treats and delectable delicacies, all made from locally produced food."T...
Jul 14, 2023
Kamloops donor helped Ferris Backmeyer receive her transplant through Kidney Paired Donation program
KAMLOOPS - Leah Scott knew that she had a role to play in helping young Ferris Backmeyer receive a life-saving kidney transplant."I just felt this deep feeling in my heart that I had to be part of Fer...
Jul 14, 2023
Salmon Arm RCMP respond to crash and highway speeder
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm RCMP had a busy night on the highway Wednesday (July 12).At approximately 7:55 p.m., mounties responded to a crash on Highway 1 at 30th St. NE.A pickup truck was attempti...
Jul 14, 2023
