Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops RCMP revives Crime Reduction Unit to focus on prolific offenders
KAMLOOPS - According to Kamloops' top cop, the local RCMP detachment has had a Crime Reduction Unit for years, but until recently, hasn't had the manpower to staff it.This is the first year of the fiv...
Mar 16, 2023
No.1 Firehall Kolsch ready to quench thirst and raise money for Kamloops charities
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Firefighters' Charitable Society have begun a new partnership with a local brewery to fundraise for international relief efforts and local health care. The 'No. 1 Firehall Kols...
Mar 16, 2023
MMIWG wellness events focus on healing and togetherness for families
KAMLOOPS - The red dress has become a symbol for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) in Canada. For every missing person, a red dress hangs in place to remember them. Thursday and ...
Mar 16, 2023
More than one-quarter of Kamloops auto thieves last week found keys readily available: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are reminding drivers to take their keys with them when they park.The advice comes after officers found more than 25 per cent of all vehicles stolen last week had their keys r...
Mar 16, 2023
Kamloops nets $2 million in federal gun crime prevention funding
KELOWNA - Kamloops is getting $2 million from the federal public safety ministry to prevent gun crime and gang violence.The announcement was made in Kelowna yesterday by Pam Damoff, the parliamentary ...
Mar 16, 2023
TRU hires first vice-president of research
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has its first vice-president of research following a search dating back to July 1.In a news release issued Thursday (March 16) morning, TRU says Dr. Shannon...
Mar 16, 2023
Mayor Goetz optimistic about the future of health care in Merritt after phone call with B.C. health minister
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz had a long-awaited phone call with B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix that left him feeling optimistic about the future of the Nicola Valley Hospital."[Dix] was n...
Mar 16, 2023
Kamloops' Kendra Woodland named U Sports player of the year
MONTREAL - Kamloops-born goaltender Kendra Woodland has been named the U Sports women's hockey Player of the Year after a standout season with the University of New Brunswick Reds.In a ceremony in Mon...
Mar 15, 2023
Kamloops Wine Festival to make comeback this June
KAMLOOPS - Wine lovers in Kamloops can rejoice as the Kamloops Wine Festival makes a grand comeback after a multi-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Since 1998, the festival has been a favourite among w...
Mar 15, 2023
RCMP, Kamloops Pride Society team up to promote safe places throughout the city
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are working toward creating a safe space for the 2SLGBTQPIA+ community with their Safe Spaces pilot program. The program rolled out late last year in consultation with Kamloop...
Mar 15, 2023
