Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Westsyde traffic stop yields drugs, weapons
KAMLOOPS - RCMP conducting a traffic stop in Westsyde got a surprise when they looked inside the vehicle they had pulled over.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the...
Nov 10, 2022
Public invited back to Riverside Park for 2022 Remembrance Day ceremony
KAMLOOPS - After two years of invite-only ceremonies, the public will be invited back to mark Remembrance Day in Kamloops Friday (Nov. 11).The Kamloops Legion will hold the ceremony at Riverside Park....
Nov 10, 2022
Local man arrested after stolen van case leads police to Paul Lake Road, North Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A 36-year-old Kamloops man is facing seven new charges related to a stolen van case less than two weeks after he was released on an order by the courts.In a news release issued Thursday (No...
Nov 10, 2022
First Nations communities along Highway 8 reconnected as route reopens to public
KAMLOOPS - "The good news as of today is people will be able to drive from here in Merritt to Spences Bridge all along Highway 8 for the first time in nearly one year," said B.C. Transportation Minist...
Nov 09, 2022
Kamloops RCMP investigating burnt tent found on the North Shore
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are investigating after a tent was found burnt on the North Shore Wednesday (Nov. 9) morning.In a news release, police say an officer was patrolling near the 400-block of Tran...
Nov 09, 2022
Long-standing preschool teacher in Kamloops receives Prime Minister's Award
KAMLOOPS - A well-known preschool teacher in Kamloops has been recognized for her passion in the field of early childhood education, receiving the Prime Minister's Award for her nearly half century of...
Nov 09, 2022
Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge reopens after year-long closure
MERRITT, B.C. - After a 361-day closure, Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge is open to all vehicle traffic.The B.C. government says while temporary repairs are complete following the Nov. 14...
Nov 09, 2022
Wanted Kelowna man arrested after allegedly stealing vehicle in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A 46-year-old Kelowna man wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant is back in custody after a report of a stolen security vehicle in downtown Kamloops.In a news release issued Wednesday (Nov....
Nov 09, 2022
Out of the Cold, Mustard Seed step up to operate city's two winter shelters
KAMLOOPS - It was more than a week ago the Canadian Mental Health Association pulled out of operating the two temporary shelters in Kamloops. It left about 40 street-affected people without places to ...
Nov 08, 2022
Operation Red Nose kicks off its 2022 campaign in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - After two years of interrupted service due to pandemic restrictions, Operation Red Nose returns in all its glory for 2022. Tuesday morning (Nov. 8), organizers of the holiday designated dri...
Nov 08, 2022
