Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
RCMP collar North Shore break-in suspect, recover stolen items
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP nabbed an alleged thief after an early morning break-in at a North Shore business.In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says a security alarm was trip...
Dec 07, 2022
Shoebox Project provides gifts and connections for women in need
KAMLOOPS - While the holidays are meant to be a joyous time spent with family and friends, many folks don't get that same experience.For women experiencing homelessness or who are utilizing a shelter ...
Dec 07, 2022
Hamer-Jackson expresses desire to get back to work after closed meeting, recusal Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - "(I) recuse myself from this meeting due to potential conflicts of interest," said Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson on Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 6).That was the end of Hamer-Jackson's day at city hal...
Dec 07, 2022
Wildlights is back for its 25th season at the BC Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS - On Friday, the BC Wildlife Park will kick off the 2022 season of Wildlights - the 25th edition of the celebration of festive lights at the park.The event begins this Friday, December 9 and ...
Dec 07, 2022
Kamloops mayor watched Tuesday council meeting from home over ASK Wellness defamation concerns
KAMLOOPS - Reid Hamer-Jackson felt he had no choice but to step away from Tuesday's city council meeting and watch it from home instead. "If I didn't, there are a lot of things in the agenda - if I ha...
Dec 06, 2022
Kamloops Fire Rescue warns of fire hazards introduced by Christmas trees, space heaters during winter
KAMLOOPS - O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how flammable are thy branches... It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also very flammable. As the holidays approach, Kamloops Fire Re...
Dec 06, 2022
Kamloops RCMP working on providing third officer for new Integrated Crisis Response Teams
KAMLOOPS - Following last week's announcement of an expansion to newly-named Integrated Crisis Response Team, formerly Car 40, the Kamloops RCMP say it's working to put forward another office to make ...
Dec 06, 2022
Suspicious vehicle find on Kamloops North Shore yields wanted man, loaded gun, drugs
KAMLOOPS - RCMP investigating a suspicious vehicle on the Kamloops North Shore Monday (Dec. 5) arrested a wanted man.In a news release, spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says officers found the vehicle...
Dec 06, 2022
Kamloops mayor recuses himself from entire regular council meeting Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - In an unusual turn of events at Kamloops City Hall, Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson recused himself from the entire regular council meeting Tuesday (Dec. 6).Shortly after the meeting began, Hamer-...
Dec 06, 2022
City of Kamloops commits to hard floor at McArthur Island, accommodating annual gun show
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has reversed course on a decision that was threatening the future of the massive Kamloops Gun and Antique Show and Sale.Last week, organizers of the show wrote a letter...
Dec 06, 2022
