Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Wildfire near Lytton grows to 2,660 hectares, expected to grow by midday
LYTTON, B.C. - The Nohomin Creek wildfire burning near Lytton has grown to 2,660 hectares.In an update Thursday night (July 28), the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) says temperatures reaching 41 degrees ...
Jul 29, 2022
Othello section of Coquihalla will see permanent repairs begin soon
HOPE, B.C. - The Othello section of the Coquihalla will see work to permanently repair the highway begin in the coming weeks.A $4.6-million contract for the section of the highway that suffered signif...
Jul 29, 2022
Rockin' River Music Festival featuring headliner acts brings uptick of visitors to Merritt
MERRITT - Country and live music lovers are in heaven this weekend taking in the Rockin' River Music Festival which is back in Merritt and sees the devoted crowds come out to party. "The river's aweso...
Jul 28, 2022
Kamloops RCMP expressing thanks to civilian who helped officer in recent incident
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Mounties are passing along their thanks to a member of the community who came to the aid of an RCMP officer this week. In a release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn ...
Jul 28, 2022
Kamloops receiving 'Foundry' to support youth
KAMLOOPS - Young people in Kamloops, as well as surrounding areas, will eventually have access to mental-health and substance-use supports, as a new Foundry Centre was announced this morning (July 28)...
Jul 28, 2022
'It's not too late': RCMP renew request for information on missing Merritt man
KAMLOOPS - Tk'emlups Rural RCMP are renewing their request for information on a 44-year-old Merritt man who disappeared nine years ago.RCMP say Dean Kelly Morrison left his contract painting job at St...
Jul 28, 2022
Man arrested after allegedly threatening people and damaging Kamloops bus
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say they've arrested a Langley man after he was allegedly aggressive on a bus in Lower Sahali.RCMP say officers responded to the 1200-block of Summit Drive early Tuesday (July...
Jul 28, 2022
Early morning vehicle incident closes Coquihalla Highway for numerous hours
MERRITT, B.C. - The Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt was closed in both directions early Thursday (July 28) morning.DriveBC first reported of the vehicle incident north of Veale Road at 2 a.m., bef...
Jul 28, 2022
Emergency department at Clearwater hospital closing temporarily ahead of long weekend
CLEARWATER - People living in the Clearwater area are being warned of another emergency department closure ahead of the B.C. Day long weekend. In a release this afternoon (July 27), Interior Health sa...
Jul 27, 2022
Kamloops residents asked to remain vigilant as fire conditions increase
KAMLOOPS - Overall, it's been a slower start to the wildfire season this year. There are currently four wildfires burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre - including the fire of note burning west of the v...
Jul 27, 2022
