Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Subject of 2017 shootout, standoff with Kamloops RCMP receives eight-year sentence
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man who admitted to triggering a 2017 shootout and standoff with Kamloops RCMP has been sentenced to eight years in prison.Shane William Caron will spend just over 3-and-a-half y...
James Peters Sep 28, 2020
Provincial election race takes shape in Kamloops with entrance of two new candidates
KAMLOOPS - Heading into the weekend, only two candidates in the Kamloops ridings were known for the upcoming provincial election - both Liberal incumbents, Todd Stone in the South Thompson and Peter M...
James Peters Sep 28, 2020
Kamloops man charged in Vernon sex assault; RCMP urge other potential victims to come forward
VERNON, B.C. - RCMP are releasing the photo of a Kamloops sex assault suspect, hoping it will prompt any additional victims to come forward.Joel Eric Carlson, 28, has been arrested and charged with on...
Sep 28, 2020
Toddler takes Tahoe out of park, goes for terrifying trip in Chase
CHASE, B.C. - RCMP in Chase say a toddler was not injured after going for a wild ride in the family vehicle.According to a Chase RCMP report, the incident happened on Sept. 4 after the girl and her mo...
Sep 28, 2020
PHOTOS: RCMP look for suspect in Sorrento gas station smash-and-grab
SORRENTO, B.C. - Police would like your help identifying a suspect in a Shuswap break-and-enter.According to Chase RCMP, the incident took place at the Petro Canada service station in Sorrento on Sept...
Sep 28, 2020
City councillor Hunter to carry NDP banner in Kamloops-North Thompson
KAMLOOPS - As CFJC Today reported Sunday, Kamloops councillor Sadie Hunter will represent the NDP in the Kamloops-North Thompson riding in the Oct. 24 provincial election.The NDP announced Hunter's no...
James Peters Sep 28, 2020
NDP to unveil Kamloops-North Thompson candidate Monday, expected to be city councillor Hunter
KAMLOOPS - The BC NDP will officially announce its Kamloops-North Thompson candidate for the 2020 election Monday (Sept. 28), but it appears the cat is out of the bag.In a candidate list briefly poste...
Dave Barry Sep 27, 2020
City reminding residents to safely dispose of hazardous waste
KAMLOOPS - After some dangerous discoveries in curbside material, the City of Kamloops is reminding residents to get rid of hazardous waste items safely. The City says in a release that a live bullet ...
James Peters Sep 27, 2020
Investigation underway after shot fired in North Shore neighbourhood
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say several people are in custody and an investigation is underway, after a shot was allegedly fired in a north shore neighbourhood last night (Sept. 26). In a release, Sgt. K...
Dylana Kneeshaw Sep 27, 2020
Tickets still available for VW Turtle River Race
KAMLOOPS - Hundreds of turtles are preparing for release along the South Thompson River tomorrow (Sept. 27), as part of the annual VW Turtle River Race. Donations gathered through the fundraising even...
Sep 26, 2020
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