Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Tournament Capital to host 2026 55+ B.C. Games
KAMLOOPS - Some of the most seasoned athletic competitors will descend upon Kamloops once again four years from now. In a news release, the City of Kamloops has announced it will be the host of the 20...
Nov 07, 2022
Kamloops property owner assaulted after confronting theft suspects
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are looking for tips after a frightening early morning assault in the Sagebrush neighbourhood.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the incident happen...
Nov 07, 2022
WestJet outage more significant for Kamloops air passengers than winter storm
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops air travellers experienced a series of delays and complications over the weekend - and not all due to the weather.Kamloops Airport Managing Director Ed Ratuski says a major reserva...
Nov 07, 2022
Kamloops loses four more lives due to toxic drugs in September; still on pace for deadliest year
KAMLOOPS - Four lives in Kamloops were lost in September due to illicit drugs.According to the latest preliminary data by the BC Coroners Service, Kamloops has 66 year-to-date total deaths in 2022 due...
Nov 07, 2022
'Uphill battle': Ice and high winds adding to Kamloops snowy road problems
UPDATE (12:35 p.m.): Environment Canada ended its snowfall warning for the South Thompson and Nicola regions.While the weather agency also ended its snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway from Ka...
Nov 07, 2022
Kamloops drivers asked to avoid travel plans amid 'treacherous' snowy conditions
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents are asked to avoid travel plans until current snowy conditions improve. In a news release Sunday (Nov. 6) evening, Kamloops RCMP say road conditions in Kamloops are "trea...
Nov 07, 2022
Travel advisory in effect for Coquihalla between Kamloops and Merritt
KAMLOOPS - A travel advisory has been issued for by DriveBC for Highway 5 between Exit 290 from Merritt and West Kamloops for 64.1 km.The area is experiencing low visibility due to the blowing snow an...
Nov 06, 2022
Snowfall warning issued for South Thompson, low visibility
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for the South Thompson area for Sunday, November 6, and Monday, November 7.Other areas in the warning include 100 Mile, Fraser Canyon, Nicola, S...
Nov 06, 2022
Sunday morning multi-vehicle incident on Highway 5 clear
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: DriveBC is reporting that the incident has been cleared.Previous information: DriveBC is reporting that due to a multi-vehicle collision, Highway 5 near Kamloops is causing major de...
Nov 06, 2022
Sandman Centre welcomes locals for RIH Craft-A-Fair Sunday
KAMLOOPS - A yearly event showcasing Kamloops crafters is back once again and the public is encouraged to see what locals have to offer. Each first Sunday in November the Craft-A-Fair hits the Sandman...
Nov 05, 2022
