Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Winter storm warning issued for Coquihalla from Merritt to Hope
MERRITT - A winter storm warning is in effect for the Coquihalla from Hope to Merritt.Environment Canada issued the warning as heavy snowfall is expected as well as reduced visibility.In the warning, ...
Dec 17, 2022
Kamloops school rallies behind Ferris Backmeyer aiding her kidney transplant
KAMLOOPS - Ferris Backmeyer has not lived a normal life compared to most children her age.Ferris has a rare condition called Saldino-Mainzer syndrome and is now nearly six years old, she needs a kidne...
Dec 16, 2022
Veterans need more help, not assistance in dying: Kamloops MP Caputo
KAMLOOPS - The Liberal federal government is attempting to delay the expansion of Canada's assisted-dying laws to include people who have mental disorders. Canadian veterans, some of whom have been of...
Dec 16, 2022
Coquihalla repairs reach 'milestone'
KAMLOOPS - The provincial government says the Coquihalla highway has reopened to four lanes following the completion of temporary repairs at three bridge sites. It's calling the achievement a major mi...
Dec 16, 2022
Police dog aids in the arrest of two in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A pair of suspects proved to be no match for the RCMP dog unit this morning (Dec. 16) in Kamloops.In a news release, RCMP say police first spotted a stolen vehicle being driven on the Halst...
Dec 16, 2022
The Mustard Seed parts ways with Coldest Night of the Year
KAMLOOPS - The Mustard Seed announced it will no longer take part in a winter tradition in Kamloops.In a news release issued Friday (Dec. 16) morning, the Mustard Seed says it decided to part ways wit...
Dec 16, 2022
Nearly $5,000 in items raised for Christmas Amalgamated in RCMP's Stuff a Cruiser fundraiser
KAMLOOPS - Board games, toys, and clothes filled up the back of a Kamloops RCMP SUV and crime prevention van over the weekend.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say Sgt. Safety Bear and officers backed ...
Dec 16, 2022
SD73 Food Drive nets more than 3,700 lbs of food for the Kamloops Food Bank
KAMLOOPS - A visit from the Kamloops Food Bank has become a tradition on the last week before the winter holiday break at Valleyview Secondary School. This year marks the fourth year of the annual foo...
Dec 15, 2022
Mustard Seed's 30-bed winter shelter at Kamloops Alliance Church ready for clients, weather permitting
KAMLOOPS - The Mustard Seed in Kamloops has aided those experiencing homelessness to get out of the cold through its winter shelter at the Kamloops Yacht Club.Almost one month ago, the Mustard Seed an...
Dec 15, 2022
Kamloops RCMP recover stolen snowmobile
KAMLOOPS - A stolen snowmobile has been returned to its Vernon owner.Kamloops RCMP say the snowmobile was found Saturday when police were responding to a report of a suspicious truck. Police arrived i...
Dec 15, 2022
