Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
TNRD crews have already pulled 18 tonnes of garbage out of the back country this year
KAMLOOPS - In an effort to formalize their approach to dealing with illegal dumping in the region, the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for one company...
Apr 28, 2023
'They would never regret it': TRU Homestay Program looking for host families
KAMLOOPS - TRU's Homestay Program is looking for 60 families to host international students for two-to-four weeks in July and August. Each host families will have the chance to learn about a different...
Apr 28, 2023
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day a chance to find a forever friend
KAMLOOPS - In honour of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, the Kamloops BCSPCA is holding a weekend-long adoption event. All day Friday (April 28), Saturday and Sunday, all adoption fees will be 50 per...
Apr 28, 2023
RCMP ask for help finding Kamloops break-and-enter suspect
KAMLOOPS - RCMP would like your help tracking down a wanted Kamloops man.David 'Robert' Lawson, 44, has an unendorsed warrant for break-and-enter.Description:White5'8"220 lbsBrown hairBlue eyesAnyone ...
Apr 28, 2023
RCMP ask for help locating a missing Kamloops woman
KAMLOOPS - RCMP in Kamloops are reaching out to the public in an effort to location Samantha Lewis. The 35 year-old woman was last seen April 17 and was reported missing April 25.Lewis is described as...
Apr 28, 2023
Devastating Upper Sahali house fire began in grass next to the property: KFR
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue investigators say a fire that gutted an Upper Sahali home Thursday (April 27) started in the nearby grass.The fiery blaze began at about 2:00 p.m., tearing through a ho...
Apr 28, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts program not cancelled but under review: TRU
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University says the future of its Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program is not as sealed as has been reported.In a letter sent to the TRU community Friday (April 28), Provost ...
Apr 28, 2023
Royal Inland Hospital operating room gas collection project has big environmental impact
KAMLOOPS - Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops doesn't have 280 vehicles with their engines running inside its operating rooms, but it has reduced a similar amount on its carbon footprint.In a new...
Apr 28, 2023
Small plane crashes near Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM, B.C. - RCMP are confirming a light plane crashed in a field near Salmon Arm Friday morning (April 28). The area was described as the Salmon River Valley. "At this time, the pilot and sole ...
Apr 28, 2023
Truck stolen, vehicles damaged after reported break-in at Valleyview business
KAMLOOPS - A man from the south Similkameen Valley was charged with five offences after a reported break-in in Valleyview over the weekend.In a news release issued Thursday (April 27), Kamloops RCMP s...
Apr 28, 2023
