Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
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
RCMP look to public for help identifying downtown Kamloops robbery suspect
KAMLOOPS - RCMP would like your help identifying a downtown Kamloops robbery suspect.On Monday of last week (Mar. 6) at about 9:20 p.m., Kamloops RCMP say the man walked into a commercial shop in the ...
Mar 15, 2023
'I can't imagine a motive'; RCMP begin investigation into senseless killing of wild horses near Walhachin
ASHCROFT, B.C. - Sometime in the past three weeks, somebody shot and killed 17 horses in the hills above Thompson River Estates between Kamloops and Ashcroft. The RCMP Livestock section is now attempt...
Mar 15, 2023
Kamloops Sports Legacy Fund donates $500,000 to TRU WolfPack athletics
KAMLOOPS - It's the biggest donation the Kamloops Sports Legacy Fund has ever given, as well as the biggest the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack has ever received. On Wednesday (Mar. 15), members o...
Mar 15, 2023
Police believe the same man is behind two robberies this morning in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are searching for a man who is suspected of being behind a pair of early morning robberies in Kamloops Wednesday (Mar .15). Mounties say the first robbery was reported around 2:30 a.m....
Mar 15, 2023
RCMP searching for wanted 34-year-old Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are searching for a man wanted on an arrest warrant related to break and enter, possession of stolen property and breach of release order. In a news release issued Wednesday (...
Mar 15, 2023
