Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Cherry Creek resident sues neighbour, TNRD, province over flood damage
KAMLOOPS - A Cherry Creek resident is taking legal action after flooding in 2017 and 2018 caused damage to her property. Corine Lebourdais claims a washed-out culvert in her neighbour's property and r...
Feb 26, 2021
RCMP crack down on prohibited drivers in North Shuswap
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - Chase RCMP are getting very familiar with the streets of Scotch Creek and Anglemont. In a news release, Sgt. Barry Kennedy says Chase Mounties have been spending a lot of time in ...
James Peters Feb 26, 2021
Merritt council gives advanced approval to suite of capital projects
MERRITT, B.C. - Ahead of the regular budget debate of capital projects, Merritt City Council has given advanced approval to six capital projects."Department managers have identified 5 projects that re...
Feb 26, 2021
Provincial grant to allow B.C. Wildlife Park to pave all pathways
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Wildlife Park has been awarded a provincial grant to help it become more accessible for those with mobility challenges.In a news release, the park says it will put the $149,000 to ...
Feb 26, 2021
Kamloops heritage spaces get cash infusion from province
KAMLOOPS - On Monday, the Kamloops Heritage Railway (KHR), found out that it was one of 68 recipients of Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (CERIP) funds that the province allocated fo...
Feb 25, 2021
Province lauding high vaccine effectiveness ahead of Phase Two immunizations
KAMLOOPS - Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says there is an encouraging enthusiasm around the COVID-19 vaccine. To date, nearly 240,000 doses of the vaccine have been administered in B.C. M...
Feb 25, 2021
RCMP seek tips on Kamloops woman who has not been seen since New Year's Day
KAMLOOPS - RCMP would like you to keep your eyes open for a missing Kamloops woman. Jessica Crocker was reported missing on Tuesday (Feb. 23), but she had not been seen or heard from since New Year's ...
James Peters Feb 25, 2021
Youth arrested after attempting to break into Kamloops home
KAMLOOPS - Quick work by RCMP led to the arrest of a teen who was attempting to break into a home on the North Shore of Kamloops.Police were called out to the 1100 block of Bentley Place at 2:53 a.m. ...
Feb 25, 2021
RCMP warn Barnhartvale residents after white van follows school children
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspicious vehicle that was spotted near a school in Barnhartvale.According to Cst. Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP were alerted to a ve...
James Peters Feb 25, 2021
Heavy snowfall leads to poor driving conditions on the Coquihalla
MERRITT, B.C. - The Coquihalla Highway from Merritt to Hope is still subject to a winter storm warning, nearly 24 hours after the warning was first issued.Environment Canada says snowfall is expected ...
James Peters Feb 25, 2021
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