Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Highway 1 in Valleyview and Shuswap Road among resurfacing projects taking place over the summer
KAMLOOPS - Work has begun to upgrade 485 kilometres of highway and sideroads in B.C.'s Interior, with numerous projects in the Cariboo, Nicola, Shuswap and Thompson regions.In a news release issued Tu...
May 16, 2023
Aberdeen, Knutsford residents on edge after vehicles destroyed by arson fires
KAMLOOPS - A string of arsons has many in the neighbourhoods of Aberdeen and Knutsford on edge after three families woke in the middle of the night to the smell of diesel and the sight of flames. Arou...
May 15, 2023
Elephant Hill wildfire report focuses on the economic impact on culture and well-being alongside resources
KAMLOOPS - On July 6, 2017, a wildfire sparked near Elephant Hill just outside of Ashcroft. By the time it was considered under control, the fire had burned more than 1,900 square kilometres of forest...
May 15, 2023
'Head scratching': MLA Milobar questions move to contract cancer service to USA
KAMLOOPS - On Monday (May 15), Health Minister Adrian Dix announced a new initiative to provide cancer care to B.C. residents and reduce wait times. Starting May 29, BC Cancer is temporarily offering ...
May 15, 2023
Mohd Abdullah's daughter 'happy and overwhelmed' after first-degree murder charge approved
KAMLOOPS - Fourteen months after Mohd Abdullah was last seen in Kamloops, his family has some closure. Rogelio 'Butch' Bagabuyo was charged with first-degree murder in Abdullah's death on Friday (May ...
May 15, 2023
Memorial Cup organizers watching the rising river, but confident fan activities will stay dry
KAMLOOPS - There are only 10 days left before the Memorial Cup is set to kick off in the Tournament Capital. Preparations are unfolding as the days wind down. Part of the tournament will see a variety...
May 15, 2023
High streamflow advisories issued for South Thompson, Shuswap regions
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. River Forecast Centre has put the Kamloops and Shuswap regions on alert, thanks to rapidly rising rivers.Monday afternoon (May 15), forecasters issued high streamflow advisories fo...
May 15, 2023
Weapons investigation results in Sunday evening takedown in Sun Rivers
KAMLOOPS - A man is in custody and facing charges after a weapons investigation led to a high-visibility takedown in Sun Rivers Sunday evening (May 14).In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cp...
May 15, 2023
B.C. cancer patients could be sent to U.S. for radiation treatments
VANCOUVER - The wait time for radiation treatments in B.C. is too long, Health Minister Adrian Dix said Monday.Starting May 29, Dix said BC Cancer will be offering eligible patients the chance to rece...
May 15, 2023
Former soccer player, numerous educators among TRU honorary degree recipients
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University (TRU) announced its four honorary doctorate recipients for this year's spring convocation.In a news release issued Monday (May 15), TRU announced Dr. Verna Billy-...
May 15, 2023
