Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Merritt RCMP warn residents about prostitute extortion scam
MERRITT, B.C. - RCMP are warning Merritt residents about an uptick in phone scams over the past few weeks.In a news release issued Tuesday (Aug. 23) morning, RCMP say scammers have been texting and ca...
Aug 23, 2022
Monday night mudslides impact Interior highways
LILLOOET, B.C. - A pair of mudslides impacted Interior highways overnight. After 12:30 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 23), DriveBC reported a mudslide closed Highway 12 between Lillooet and Lytton. There's no est...
Aug 23, 2022
Cherry Creek butcher will represent Canada at the World Butchers' Challenge
CHERRY CREEK, BC - Competing for your country against the best in the world is among the highest honours one can earn. However, this competition is a little different than others you might consider. A...
Aug 22, 2022
Nephew of fallen Kamloops veteran Frederick Lee given honourary war medals on anniversary of his passing
KAMLOOPS - On Saturday (Aug. 20), the relative of a Kamloops man who served and died in World War I was given honourary medals.On the anniversary of the day, Canadian War Veteran Frederick Lee of Kaml...
Aug 22, 2022
Process underway to find Kamloops' next top cop
KAMLOOPS - The hiring process to find the next Kamloops RCMP Detachment Commander is underway as Supt. Syd Lecky is moving on to a new post in the Northwest Territories. When he departs, Insp. Jeff Pe...
Aug 22, 2022
New start near Cache Creek draws B.C. Wildfire Service action; wet spring slows spread
KAMLOOPS - Wildfire activity has been relatively quiet in the Kamloops area over the past few weeks - and the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) says we have the wet spring to thank. The East Meadows Platea...
Aug 22, 2022
City of Kamloops receives $1.5 million provincial grant for homeless services
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has been awarded more than $1.5 million from a provincial grant program meant to offer services to the homeless population.In a news release, Social and Community Devel...
Aug 22, 2022
Charity ride honouring Penticton man killed in Kamloops proceeding in September
PENTICTON, B.C. - The fourth annual charity ride to honour a Penticton man who was gunned down in Kamloops in 2019 will proceed next month. The ride for the late Rex Gill will take place Saturday, Sep...
Aug 22, 2022
Theft in Ashcroft leads to recovery of two stolen vehicles from Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A theft from a store in Ashcroft last week led to the recovery of two stolen vehicles. In a news release issued late Sunday (Aug. 21) evening, Ashcroft RCMP say they were alerted of a theft...
Aug 22, 2022
Nicola Valley Hospital ER closed Sunday to Monday due to limited physician availability
MERRITT - Residents are being advised of the closure of the Emergency department at the Nicola Valley Hospital due to limited physician availability.From 8:00 a.m., Sunday (August 21) to 8:00 a.m. Mon...
Aug 21, 2022
