Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Interior Health sees increase in viral infections in children; fewer flu shots given
KAMLOOPS - British Columbia's and Canada's healthcare systems are under pressure as children across the country are being hospitalized due to an increase in viral infections of influenza, RSV and COVI...
Nov 25, 2022
Christmas Amalgamated helping families have a happy holiday for 45-years
KAMLOOPS - It's now just one month until Christmas Day. As many families are preparing for the joyous occasion by decorating their homes, shopping for presents and thinking about a delicious Christmas...
Nov 25, 2022
Tk'emlups chosen as B.C.'s candidate to bid for 2027 North American Indigenous Games
TK'EMLUPS - Tk'emlups te Secwpemc (TteS) will be B.C.'s candidate to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games. In a news release issued Friday (Nov. 25) morning, TteS says Kamloops was selected a...
Nov 25, 2022
Heavy snow and strong winds expected for Coquihalla and Okanagan Connector Saturday night
KAMLOOPS - A winter storm is expected to hit two key Interior highways Saturday (Nov. 26) evening.In an online statement, Environment Canada says a winter storm watch is in effect for the Coquihalla H...
Nov 25, 2022
Kamloops may need more amenities in order to attract doctors: councillor
KAMLOOPS - For the city of Kamloops, recruiting doctors isn't as easy as offering them a job, 'recruitment' and 'retention' of family physicians have been an issue across the province. In Kamloops, 40...
Nov 24, 2022
Mustard Seed adds extreme weather shelter at Alliance Church to serve homeless population
KAMLOOPS - Throughout the last stretch of cold weather, the Mustard Seed has been operating a warming shelter at the Kamloops Yacht Club for people who are homeless to escape the cold. Now, the Mustar...
Nov 24, 2022
TNRD evacuation order finally rescinded more than one year since floods
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has finally rescinded an evacuation for a stretch of Highway 8 following last November's devastating floods.The order was originally issued...
Nov 24, 2022
Man wanted in connection to violent incident in Quesnel arrested in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are releasing information about the capture of a man wanted for violent offences out of Quesnel.In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the arrest ...
Nov 24, 2022
Hamer-Jackson wants to see more supports for outreach officers following $230-million RCMP investment
KAMLOOPS - Premier David Eby has expanded upon his safer streets initiative announced on Sunday by pledging $230-million over three years to the RCMP. When asked about funding this initiative and his ...
Nov 24, 2022
Armed suspect, stolen truck report reason for lengthy Coquihalla closure: RCMP
MERRITT, B.C. - An update from Merritt RCMP shed light on a multi-hour closure for the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt Wednesday.In a news release Thursday (Nov. 24) morning, RCMP say two ...
Nov 24, 2022
