Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

Bloody rug turned in to Barriere detachment related to Kamloops man's murder: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a bloody rug turned in to the Barriere RCMP detachment is related to the murder of a Kamloops-area man.In a news release issued Monday (April 3), RCMP say the man who was killed is...
James Peters Apr 3, 2023

Mounties looking for clues behind blood stained area rug turned into officers in Barriere
KAMLOOPS - A blue "Ikea" area rug with blood stains has been linked to a violent criminal act, according to the RCMP South East District Major Crime Unit. The rug was turned into the Barriere RCMP Det...
Dave Barry Apr 2, 2023

RCMP Constables and Good Samaritan recover stolen purse
KAMLOOPS - On Thursday night, a woman and her companions were the victims of a purse-snatching incident. However, thanks to the quick thinking of RCMP Constables Roefus and Pitt, and the actions of a ...
Dave Barry Apr 1, 2023

TRU volunteers help Kamloops BC SPCA control the feral cat population
KAMLOOPS - Friday (March 31) was Feral Cat Spay and Neuter Day at the Kamloops BC SPCA. In just one day, the Kamloops BC SPCA Spay and Neuter clinic sterilized 22 feral cats. "One cat over the course ...
Mar 31, 2023

Tower construction in City Gardens project ahead of schedule
KAMLOOPS - Just over a year after they first broke ground, crews continue to work away at City Gardens, the 525-housing-unit project in downtown Kamloops. The current development that's being worked o...
Dave Barry Mar 31, 2023

Kamloops Pride board member on the importance of International Transgender Day of Visibility
KAMLOOPS - Friday (March 31) is the International Transgender Day of Visibility. While strides have been made when it comes to representation and acceptance of trans folx, for Kamloops Pride board mem...
Dave Barry Mar 31, 2023

Thompson Regional Hospital District approves funding for new RIH operating rooms in split vote
KAMLOOPS - On Thursday (March 30), the Thompson Regional Hospital District approved a funding request from Interior Health to renovate two of the old operating rooms at Royal Inland Hospital.RIH curre...
James Peters Mar 31, 2023

Woman arrested after SUV set ablaze at Northills Shopping Centre
KAMLOOPS - A woman was arrested in connection with a deliberately set vehicle fire at the Northills Shopping Centre parking lot this week.According to Cpl. Crystal Evelyn, RCMP were called to the mall...
Dave Barry Mar 31, 2023

Napier Lake fire being held at 65ha; 'flashy fuels' drying out across Kamloops region
KAMLOOPS - The interval between snow melt and an increase in valley-bottom wildfire activity in the Kamloops area has been very short.Fire Information Officer Nicole Bonnett says a blaze that popped u...
James Peters Mar 31, 2023

No re-entry: Sandman Centre undergoes policy changes for ticketed events
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers fans and concert-goers will need to finish their drinks, food or smokes before entering Sandman Centre going forward.In a news release issued Friday (March 31), the City of...
James Peters Mar 31, 2023

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