Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'Never be forgiven and never be forgotten': Simpson family says no amount of money will bring Jessie back to who he was
KAMLOOPS - It's been a long four-and-a-half years for Susan Simpson in the fight to bring justice for her son Jessie. Jessie was left with life-altering brain injuries in the early morning hours of Ju...
Feb 22, 2021
Warm feelings at The Mustard Seed as Kamloops comes up big for Coldest Night of the Year
KAMLOOPS -- Charity organizations have been hit hard by the pandemic, as the events they rely on to raise funds have been overwhelmingly affected by COVID-19 restrictions. However, many organizations ...
Feb 22, 2021
Thompson Nicola Girl Guides adapting cookie sales during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - You won't see Girl Guides outside of storefronts or knocking on doors this year, but rest assured - the famous cookies are still available. There are more than 350 guides throughout the Tho...
Feb 22, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital declared over
KAMLOOPS - An outbreak of COVID-19 at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops has been declared over. In a news release Monday (Feb. 22), Interior Health (IH) says the outbreak, which was first declar...
James Peters Feb 22, 2021
Avalanche Canada: North and South Columbia given high danger rating for Monday
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - No travel is recommended in the backcountry in the North and South Columbia regions for Feb. 22.Avalanche Canada gave both regions a four-out-of-five danger rating for Monday, meani...
James Peters Feb 22, 2021
Tranquille Road sewer main project to resume next Monday
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is champing at the bit to continue construction on a major public works project on the North Shore.In a news release, the City says the sewer main replacement along Tra...
Feb 22, 2021
Conservative riding nominee Grenier hopes to improve rural Internet connectivity, airport service
KAMLOOPS - A longtime Kamloops resident and developer of Tobiano looking to replace Cathy McLeod as the next Conservative candidate in the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding says he wants to increase co...
Feb 22, 2021
Kamloops bylaw officer tests positive for COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops community services officer - formerly known as a bylaw officer - has tested positive for COVID-19.The officer is self-isolating at home with support from the City and public heal...
James Peters Feb 22, 2021
VIDEO: Here's what firefighters rushing to a call come across on Kamloops roads
KAMLOOPS - Have you ever wondered what Kamloops Fire Rescue crews encounter on their way to a call? Ride along with KFR in Engine One as it responds to a call, starting at Station One in Sahali and en...
James Peters Feb 22, 2021
Transit bus collides with parked vehicles in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - There were no injuries in a crash in downtown Kamloops Monday morning (Feb. 22).Cst. Crystal Evelyn of Kamloops RCMP says a Kamloops Transit bus was travelling westbound on Columbia Street ...
Feb 22, 2021
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