Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Local division of family practice launches new campaign to attract doctors to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The local division of family practice is launching a new project to attract family doctors to the Tournament Capital.A shortage of family physicians is a major problem for the entire provin...
Nov 23, 2022
Higher Kamloops fuel prices tied to bio-fuel supply
KAMLOOPS - Over the past weeks, Kamloops residents may have noticed that fuel prices in surrounding communities have been drooping while the local price has remained steady. In the Lower Mainland, som...
Nov 23, 2022
Downtown Kamloops threats complaint results in man arrested for breach for third time in a month
MERRITT, B.C. - A threats complaint in downtown Kamloops led RCMP to arrest a man wanted on a warrant Wednesday morning (Nov. 23).In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says of...
Nov 23, 2022
Police incident closes Coquihalla Wednesday
MERRITT, B.C. - UPDATE: RCMP say motorists should expect the Coquihalla Highway to be closed "for the next few hours" due to an active and unfolding police incident. In a brief news release, B.C. RCMP...
Nov 23, 2022
Second place finisher Luck files legal challenge of Merritt election process
MERRITT - Tony Luck, who finished second in the October 2022 municipal election in Merritt, has filed a petition with the B.C. Supreme Court.While Luck was not able to provide extensive details to CFJ...
Nov 23, 2022
TNRD removes interim tag off chief financial officer Carla Fox
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) hired a new chief financial officer (CFO).In a news release Wednesday (Nov. 23), the TNRD says new CFO Carla Fox has been promoted to the positi...
Nov 23, 2022
Kamloops RCMP attempting to identify knife-wielding suspect in downtown robbery
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a robbery in downtown Kamloops.In a news release issued Wednesday (Nov. 23) morning, RCMP say they attended a busi...
Nov 23, 2022
Man wanted on province-wide warrant arrested in Merritt early Wednesday morning
MERRITT, B.C. - Ronald Gerald James Karlson, a man wanted on a B.C.-wide warrant, was arrested in Merritt earlier Wednesday (Nov. 23) morning.In a news release, Merritt RCMP say they were called to th...
Nov 23, 2022
Proposed Housing Supply Act could change 'the very makeup' of Kamloops stratas: broker
KAMLOOPS - While it's unclear how the proposed Housing Supply Act will affect the City of Kamloops, the B.C. NDP government is moving forward with their new housing initiative. If passed, the province...
Nov 22, 2022
'We have really failed those who suffer from severe mental health issues'; Falcon proposes new model for B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Both the governing B.C. NDP and the opposition B.C. Liberals have been promoting their plans to tackle issues relating to mental health challenges and addiction. New premier David Eby annou...
Nov 22, 2022
