Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
First Nations communities along Highway 8 reconnected as route reopens to public
KAMLOOPS - "The good news as of today is people will be able to drive from here in Merritt to Spences Bridge all along Highway 8 for the first time in nearly one year," said B.C. Transportation Minist...
Nov 09, 2022
Kamloops RCMP investigating burnt tent found on the North Shore
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are investigating after a tent was found burnt on the North Shore Wednesday (Nov. 9) morning.In a news release, police say an officer was patrolling near the 400-block of Tran...
Nov 09, 2022
Long-standing preschool teacher in Kamloops receives Prime Minister's Award
KAMLOOPS - A well-known preschool teacher in Kamloops has been recognized for her passion in the field of early childhood education, receiving the Prime Minister's Award for her nearly half century of...
Nov 09, 2022
Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge reopens after year-long closure
MERRITT, B.C. - After a 361-day closure, Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge is open to all vehicle traffic.The B.C. government says while temporary repairs are complete following the Nov. 14...
Nov 09, 2022
Wanted Kelowna man arrested after allegedly stealing vehicle in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A 46-year-old Kelowna man wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant is back in custody after a report of a stolen security vehicle in downtown Kamloops.In a news release issued Wednesday (Nov....
Nov 09, 2022
Out of the Cold, Mustard Seed step up to operate city's two winter shelters
KAMLOOPS - It was more than a week ago the Canadian Mental Health Association pulled out of operating the two temporary shelters in Kamloops. It left about 40 street-affected people without places to ...
Nov 08, 2022
Operation Red Nose kicks off its 2022 campaign in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - After two years of interrupted service due to pandemic restrictions, Operation Red Nose returns in all its glory for 2022. Tuesday morning (Nov. 8), organizers of the holiday designated dri...
Nov 08, 2022
Upper Nicola chief attending United Nations Climate Change Summit
UPPER NICOLA, B.C. - COP27, the United Nations summit on climate change is underway in Egypt and will run through the 18th of November. The event brings together world leaders from around the globe in...
Nov 08, 2022
Vernon RCMP release sketch in effort to identify suspect in school incident
VERNON, B.C. - Vernon North Okanagan RCMP have released a sketch of a suspect from an incident at a Vernon elementary school in October.The incident on Oct. 11 saw an unknown man on the grounds of Har...
Nov 08, 2022
Kamloops RCMP weekend calls include alcohol-fuelled standoff, false home invasion report
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP officers were called to about 384 incidents between Friday until Monday (Nov. 7) at 9:00 a.m. Here are some of the more notable incidents as distributed by Kamloops RCMP.-----...
Nov 08, 2022
