Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
UPDATE: Missing man found safe
KELOWNA - UPDATE: Kelowna RCMP say the man reported missing on Dec. 15 has been located and is safe. (Please note: for privacy considerations any previous information pertaining to this individual's i...
Dec 19, 2022
Suspects sought in Merritt shooting
MERRITT - There's been another shooting in Merritt. The latest event occurred Monday (Dec. 19) shortly after 5 a.m. According to an RCMP news release, an officer was investigating a suspicious vehicle...
Dec 19, 2022
First responders care for 20 patients, send five to hospital following Coquihalla crash
MERRITT, B.C. - BC Emergency Health Services (EHS) say it cared for 20 patients following a vehicle incident that closed the northbound lanes of the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt for nea...
Dec 19, 2022
Airlines report numerous cancellations involving YKA flights Sunday
KAMLOOPS - Airport traffic nearly came to a halt in Kamloops Sunday (Dec. 18). According to WestJet's flight status online, two departures from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Calgary were cancelled - 6:05 ...
Dec 19, 2022
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt
KAMLOOPS - A snowfall warning has been issued for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt.In a statement online, Environment Canada says the stretch of Highway 5 could see around 10 to 15 centimet...
Dec 19, 2022
Blazers win in OT on back-to-back nights
PRINCE GEORGE - The Kamloops Blazers got another nail-biting overtime win in Prince George against the Cougars.Kamloops wins 4-3 in overtime with a goal from Logan Bairos after previously beating the ...
Dec 18, 2022
Snowfall and extreme cold warnings issued for some of B.C.'s Interior
MERRITT - As the cold weather turns, regions of B.C.'s Interior are being hit with extreme weather.Locally, Environment Canada issued a winter storm warning on Saturday for the Coquihalla from Hope to...
Dec 18, 2022
Ashcroft urgent care centre closed Sunday due to limited nursing staff availability
UPDATE (Dec. 19): Interior Health says Ashcroft's UPCC reopened Monday. EARLIER: ASHCROFT - Ashcroft's Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) is closed Sunday, December 18, due to limited nursing staff...
Dec 18, 2022
Winter storm warning issued for Coquihalla from Merritt to Hope
MERRITT - A winter storm warning is in effect for the Coquihalla from Hope to Merritt.Environment Canada issued the warning as heavy snowfall is expected as well as reduced visibility.In the warning, ...
Dec 17, 2022
Kamloops school rallies behind Ferris Backmeyer aiding her kidney transplant
KAMLOOPS - Ferris Backmeyer has not lived a normal life compared to most children her age.Ferris has a rare condition called Saldino-Mainzer syndrome and is now nearly six years old, she needs a kidne...
Dec 16, 2022
