Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
City fined $60,000 last year for contaminated recycling
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is looking for greater cooperation from residents with regards to its recycling program. The request comes following a report that showed a high contamination rate over...
Jan 28, 2023
TRU hosts Kamloops elementary schools for volleyball game
KAMLOOPS - Friday (Jan. 27) was WolfPack school day - and the TCC was packed with students from schools across the city. They were there to support the TRU men's volleyball team. Students were excused...
Jan 27, 2023
'Education has to be the primary weapon to use against antisemitism': Holocaust Remembrance Day
KAMLOOPS- Today (Jan. 27) is the 78th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.Holocaust Remembrance Day was established on Jan. 27, 2005, to commemorate the six million Jewis...
Jan 27, 2023
Aspen Planers' cutting permits still being reviewed: Merritt Mayor Goetz
MERRITT B.C. - The Aspen Planers mill in Merritt was shutdown in December for what was supposed to be a three week closure.Earlier this month it was announced that the shutdown had been extended and w...
Jan 27, 2023
Merritt mayor pushes province to lift vaccine mandate, health minister says 'no'
KAMLOOPS - The mayor of Merritt Mike Goetz says there's a quick solution to the recent closures at the emergency room, which has been shut down four times since Christmas due to staffing shortages. He...
Jan 27, 2023
Growing demand, sick leave have led to staffing, overcapacity issues at RIH: B.C. Health Minister
KAMLOOPS - B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix is responding to the significant staff vacancies and overcrowding at Royal Inland Hospital, saying it's been the worst hit hospital in the province. Dix says...
Jan 27, 2023
Bones found near Peterson Creek belonged to missing Kelowna man: Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say bones discovered near Peterson Creek last week are confirmed to be the remains of a missing Kelowna man.In a news release issued Friday (Jan. 27) morning, RCMP say they do...
Jan 27, 2023
Merritt flooding victim planning to replace lost items and book a vacation after $125,000 win
MERRITT, B.C. - A victim of the 2021 flooding in Merritt received a lucky boost to their recovery effort.In a news release issued Friday (Jan. 27), British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) says Cin...
Jan 27, 2023
Semi truck rollover closes Highway 5 north of Kamloops
UPDATE (11:30 a.m.): DriveBC reports that Highway 5 near Heffley Creek reopened in both directions. However, drivers are being told of minor delays on Highway 5 between CN Junction Road and Devick Roa...
Jan 27, 2023
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes stolen vehicles, bear spray assault, and busted fire hydrant
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 355 public complaints from Friday (Jan. 20) to 9 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 23). Below are some incidents police attended. Columbia Street West break-in R...
Jan 27, 2023
