Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops boat launches to re-open as City winds down flood protection
KAMLOOPS - After a month-plus closure, the City of Kamloops announced its boat launches on the Thompson River will re-open to the public Friday (July 15).In a news release, the City says the move is d...
Jul 14, 2022
CP says train derailment in Kamloops is under investigation
KAMLOOPS - Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) says the derailment of one of its trains carrying grain in the Mission Flats area in Kamloops Wednesday afternoon (July 13) is under investigation.In a stateme...
Jul 14, 2022
Kamloops Fire Rescue links electrical outlet to Sifton Lane house fire
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday (July 12), a fire engulfed the home at 2209 Sifton Lane, apparently having ignited on an adjoining deck. The home was heavily damaged by the fire, which was quickly knocked down ...
Jul 13, 2022
Kamloops cyclist's widow turns to advocacy to cope with husband's death
KAMLOOPS - On June 30, Andrew van der Westhuizen passed away from injuries he sustained in a bike accident on May 11. Andrew spent seven weeks in the ICU at Vancouver General Hospital. He is survived ...
Jul 13, 2022
While commercial buildings rise, residential builds down due to higher interest rates
KAMLOOPS - An office development on McMaster Way, renovations at Royal Inland Hospital, and a commercial build in Dallas are among many projects helping the City of Kamloops boast $187 million worth o...
Jul 13, 2022
Some Kamloops homeowners to pay $300 more per month in interest following interest rate hike
KAMLOOPS - The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by an entire percentage point, the largest single hike since 1998 Wednesday (July 13). It's seen as a sign of a more aggressive approach to b...
Jul 13, 2022
Train derails in Mission Flats area of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (3:45 p.m.): CP Rail says there are no hazardous goods aboard the train that has derailed. Update 3:40 pm: CP Rail has confirmed there are no hazardous goods on board the derailed tr...
Jul 13, 2022
UPDATE: Kamloops boys located and safe
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (July 15): RCMP say the boys have been located and are safe.
Jul 13, 2022 Image Credit: CFJC Today
RCMP, KFR looking into suspicious fires along Yellowhead Highway
KAMLOOPS - RCMP and Kamloops Fire Rescue are investigating a pair of suspicious fires near Sun Rivers.The two fires were ignited mid-morning just off Highway 5 near Shuswap Road on the Tk'emlups reser...
Jul 13, 2022
Burn trial taking place in Lac Du Bois Grasslands Protected Area
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops and area residents may notice smoke from the Lac Du Bois Grasslands Protected Area this week.In a social media post Wednesday (July 13) morning, the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) sa...
Jul 13, 2022
