Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Aspen Planers in Merritt could reopen soon: Mayor Goetz
MERRITT, B.C. - In December, Aspen Planers announced a three-week shutdown of its two mills in Merritt, citing a lack of steady log supply. Those three weeks have come and passed with the mills remain...
Jan 12, 2023
Prized French Bulldog stolen from Cherry Creek home
KAMLOOPS - The Tk'emlps Rural RCMP Detachment is asking for the public's assistance in locating Whisper, a French Bulldog stolen from a property in Cherry Creek. Whisper, a rare chocolate and tan, lon...
Jan 12, 2023
Air Canada Kamloops-to-Calgary flights suspended as of Sunday; WestJet adds capacity to compensate
KAMLOOPS - Air Canada Express is suspending its non-stop flight schedule from Kamloops to Calgary as of this weekend.Kamloops Airport Manager Ed Ratuski says the airport was informed of the change in ...
Jan 12, 2023
Kamloops RCMP release image of suspect in hit-and-run incident with police cruiser
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect related to a stolen vehicle ramming into a police cruiser. In a news release issued Thursday (Jan. 12) morning, Cpl. Cry...
Jan 12, 2023
Closing arguments Thursday in trial of Interior Health's former top doctor charged with sexual offences
GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALTA. - Closing arguments in the trial of Interior Health's former chief medical health officer, who was charged with sexual offences against a child, will be heard Thursday morning (J...
Jan 12, 2023
Single-use items now accepted in curbside bins: City of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The provincial recycling program has finally caught up with the reality of household recycling but, according to the City of Kamloops, the updates to the residential recycling program won't...
Jan 11, 2023
Investigation ongoing, more charges possible after North Shore assault and break-in Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - A break-in suspect was taken to hospital and a man was arrested after a reported assault on the North Shore Tuesday (Jan 10) night. In a news release issued Wednesday morning, Kamloops RCMP...
Jan 11, 2023
Fifteen starving dogs seized from Clearwater breeder after horrific neglect
CLEARWATER, B.C. - DISTURBING CONTENT WARNING: The images and descriptions contained in this story may be disturbing to some readers. Photos showing emaciated dogs are posted at the end of the story.I...
Jan 11, 2023
Snowmobile safety tips for the Nicola Valley
MERRITT, B.C. - MERRITT - With snow on the ground, some people may be out on the hills on their snowmobiles but officials are reiterating riding safety.Simon Rizzardo, Vice-President of the Merritt Sn...
Jan 11, 2023
Break-in suspect sent to hospital, man arrested after reported North Shore assault
KAMLOOPS - A break-in suspect was taken to hospital and a man was arrested after a reported assault on the North Shore Tuesday (Jan. 10) night.In a news release issued Wednesday (Jan. 11) morning, Kam...
Jan 11, 2023
