Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes hit-and-run, knife chase and construction site break-in
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 419 public complaints from midnight Friday (Oct. 21) to 9:00 a.m. on Monday (Oct. 24). Below are some incidents police attended.Valleyview hit and r...
Oct 27, 2022
Vehicle incident impacts traffic on Highway 5 north of Barriere
UPDATE (12:30 p.m.): Highway 5 remains single lane alternating. Elsewhere, BC Emergency Health Services told CFJC Today no ambulance units were sent to the scene. Additionally, the BC Coroners Service...
Oct 27, 2022
Wind warning issued for Coquihalla Highway and Okanagan Connector
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has a wind warning in effect for the Coquihalla Highway from Kamloops to Merritt and the Okanagan Connector from Merritt to Kelowna.While a windstorm is forecast to cross...
Oct 27, 2022
Kamloops homeowners with variable rate mortgages to pay more after latest interest rate increase
KAMLOOPS - From interest rates at 1.45 per cent in March to now 4.95 per cent after the latest increase from the Bank of Canada, Kamloops homeowners who are in a variable rate mortgage will see anothe...
Oct 26, 2022
Kamloops Minor Hockey appreciative of city's efforts to resolve ice time cancellations
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday, the City of Kamloops corrected a mistake that would have seen Kamloops Minor Hockey (KMHA) ice times at Memorial Arena cancelled for the final five weeks of their season. The ci...
Oct 26, 2022
Windstorm, drought conditions increasing chances for tree breakage Thursday
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents are encouraged to take care of loose objects in their yards and keep flashlights and batteries handy Thursday (Oct. 27).Environment Canada is forecasting a storm that wil...
Oct 26, 2022
Fire breaks out in Westsyde duplex
KAMLOOPS - A Westsyde home has been heavily damaged by fire Wednesday morning (Oct. 26).Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) sent several crews to 649 Reemon Drive after receiving calls at about 10:25 a.m. Wedn...
Oct 26, 2022
RCMP ask for help identifying van connected to Merritt child luring attempt Tuesday
MERRITT, B.C. - UPDATE: RCMP say they have now identified the van and identified the suspects in the incident.EARLIER: RCMP in Merritt are asking for assistance as they try to track down suspects who ...
Oct 26, 2022
First poppies given to Mayor Christian and WWII veteran
KAMLOOPS - The first poppy of the 2022 campaign was given to Mayor Ken Christian Tuesday morning (Oct. 25) at the Kamloops legion.The first poppy given to a veteran was pinned on the lapel of World Wa...
Oct 25, 2022
Woman survives after being hit by semi in Valleyview
KAMLOOPS - A woman is lucky to be alive after she was hit by a semi truck in Valleyview early Tuesday morning (Oct. 25).In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says at about ...
Oct 25, 2022
