Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Heavy snow and strong winds expected for Coquihalla and Okanagan Connector Saturday night
KAMLOOPS - A winter storm is expected to hit two key Interior highways Saturday (Nov. 26) evening.In an online statement, Environment Canada says a winter storm watch is in effect for the Coquihalla H...
Nov 25, 2022
Kamloops may need more amenities in order to attract doctors: councillor
KAMLOOPS - For the city of Kamloops, recruiting doctors isn't as easy as offering them a job, 'recruitment' and 'retention' of family physicians have been an issue across the province. In Kamloops, 40...
Nov 24, 2022
Mustard Seed adds extreme weather shelter at Alliance Church to serve homeless population
KAMLOOPS - Throughout the last stretch of cold weather, the Mustard Seed has been operating a warming shelter at the Kamloops Yacht Club for people who are homeless to escape the cold. Now, the Mustar...
Nov 24, 2022
TNRD evacuation order finally rescinded more than one year since floods
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has finally rescinded an evacuation for a stretch of Highway 8 following last November's devastating floods.The order was originally issued...
Nov 24, 2022
Man wanted in connection to violent incident in Quesnel arrested in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are releasing information about the capture of a man wanted for violent offences out of Quesnel.In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the arrest ...
Nov 24, 2022
Hamer-Jackson wants to see more supports for outreach officers following $230-million RCMP investment
KAMLOOPS - Premier David Eby has expanded upon his safer streets initiative announced on Sunday by pledging $230-million over three years to the RCMP. When asked about funding this initiative and his ...
Nov 24, 2022
Armed suspect, stolen truck report reason for lengthy Coquihalla closure: RCMP
MERRITT, B.C. - An update from Merritt RCMP shed light on a multi-hour closure for the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt Wednesday.In a news release Thursday (Nov. 24) morning, RCMP say two ...
Nov 24, 2022
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes youth robbed, business break-in, and firearms seized
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 327 public complaints from midnight Friday (Nov. 18) to 9:00 a.m. Monday (Nov. 21). Below are some incidents police attended.Youth robbed in SahaliA...
Nov 24, 2022
Kamloops man arrested and released twice after two downtown assaults
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man has a court date after two assault investigations in downtown Sunday (Nov. 20).In a news release issued Thursday (Nov. 24) morning, RCMP say they were called to a reported as...
Nov 24, 2022
RCMP expected to provide larger update into Coquihalla closure
MERRITT, B.C. - The Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt reopened early Wednesday (Nov. 23) evening after a closure due to a police incident earlier in the day.In a news release, RCMP say they'...
Nov 24, 2022
