Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Calgary man wanted on Canada-wide warrants may have passed through Kamloops, Shuswap
KAMLOOPS - Police say a man wanted for domestic violence in Calgary may have passed through Kamloops this week.The Calgary Police Service says 21-year-old Wyatt Reader has Canada-wide warrants for ass...
Oct 07, 2020
Cancer patients hopes B.C. government comes through on latest promise for clinic in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Holly Dixon is heading back to Kelowna for surgery. The 32-year-old Kamloops resident has cervical cancer and has had her fair share of trips south for cancer treatment, sometimes five days...
James Peters Oct 07, 2020
Kamloops Fire Rescue Chief reminds residents to serve up safety for Fire Prevention Week
KAMLOOPS - November 4th to 10th is Fire Prevention Week across British Columbia. That means Kamloops Fire Rescue wants to help the citizens of Kamloops stay safe - especially in their kitchens.The the...
Oct 07, 2020
SD73 sees spike in Trades and Transitions enrollment
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson school district is celebrating record enrolment in many of the experiential learning programs. From traditional trades, like carpentry and electrical, to a hairstyling...
Oct 07, 2020
RCMP use Taser to arrest hatchet-wielding suspect after wild pursuit through Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a wanted man who wielded a hatchet at officers before being jolted by a Taser early Wednesday morning has been arrested.In a release, Staff Sgt. Mat Van Laer says the even...
James Peters Oct 07, 2020
City of Kamloops and TRU renew partnership commitment
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops and Thompson Rivers University have renewed an agreement to work together in a way to benefit their respective communities. Mayor Ken Christian and TRU President Brett ...
Oct 07, 2020
UPDATE: Two dead in Sicamous-area crash Tuesday
MARA, B.C. - A man and woman, both in their 70s, and from the Okanagan, were the victims of a crash south of Sicamous Tuesday.RCMP say the couple was in a car that crossed the centre line on Highway 9...
Oct 07, 2020
NDP Leader Horgan promises new cancer care centre for Kamloops
VANCOUVER - Rolling out a 10-year cancer care plan in Vancouver today, NDP Leader John Horgan is promising a new cancer care centre for Kamloops."A cancer diagnosis has touched nearly every family, in...
Oct 07, 2020
B.C. Operation Red Nose ride home campaigns will not operate in 2020
KAMLOOPS - Operation Red Nose says it's 2020 safe ride service will not operate in B.C. this holiday season.In a news release, the organization's headquarters says the COVID-19 pandemic and logistical...
Oct 07, 2020
Blazers' Zary picked 24th overall by Calgary Flames
KAMLOOPS - Connor Zary is a Calgary Flame. After waiting longer than expected, the 19-year-old Saskatoon native celebrated with family as the Flames called his name 24th overall. Calgary traded down t...
Oct 06, 2020
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