Kamloops News
Mustard Seed calling for local support amid increase in demand
The Mustard Seed is putting out a call for community support due to increasing demand and costs. “With food budgets being stretched thin for individuals...
Suspected driver failed breathalyzer after weekend crash in Westsyde, police say
Police believe alcohol played a factor in a crash Saturday in Westsyde. Emergency crews were called to Westsyde Road at Old Road at about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday...
TRU trades students bring home medals from national competition
Thompson Rives University Trades and Technology students won national awards for demonstrating their talents in skilled trades. TRU students took home five...
Grass fire scorches property on Kootenay Way, just off Halston Avenue
UPDATE: 4:08 p.m. A grass fire burning Monday on the Tk'emlups reserve is not expected to grow any further. Kamloops Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Ryan Cail told...
Crews responding to 10-hectare wildfire near Nicola Lake, BCWS says
UPDATE: 2:36 p.m. Drivers are being warned about a 10-hectare wildfire burning near Nicola Lake outside Merritt. According to the BC Wildfire Service, the blaze...
Councillors vote down mayor's town hall motion, note project was already approved
A motion put forward by Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson to establish a town hall meeting was voted down by councillors who said the proposal was...
New wildfire burning out of control along shore of Kamloops Lake
A new blaze was discovered Monday morning near Kamloops Lake. The wildfire is being called the Russeau Creek fire. It is classified as out of control, according...
Kamloops police say auto theft down thanks to work of new unit
Kamloops Mounties say weekly auto theft numbers have dropped after a new policing unit, which focuses on prolific offenders, completed a project targeting auto...
Semi crash closed Trans-Canada Highway overnight at Valleyview in Kamloops
UPDATE: 7:45 a.m. DriveBC reports the crash scene at Valleyview in Kamloops has now been cleared. ORIGINAL: 6 a.m. The Trans-Canada Highway remains closed this...
Army and Sea Cadets show off skills during annual ceremonial review
Kamloops Army and Sea Cadets underwent their annual ceremonial review Sunday, where they were able to show off parade skills and receive awards and promotions...
'First class' Kamloops Memorial Cup praised by attendees and organizers
With the Memorial Cup having officially come to a close, attendees and organizers are singing the praises of the “first class” event. The Memorial...
Forecast calls for more sun in Kamloops, highs surpassing 30 C
Kamloops is expected to see gusting winds this week and temperatures higher than 30 C, according to Environment Canada. Skies are expected to remain clear and...
Prohibited driver arrested, jailed after cutting off Mountie in Tim Hortons drive-thru
A prohibited driver who was arrested after cutting off a Kamloops RCMP constable in a Tim Hortons drive-thru has been ordered to spend two weeks in jail. Cody...
Kamloops Mounties search for suspect after Valleyview stabbing
Kamloops RCMP are looking for a suspect after a man was stabbed in the hand last weekend in Valleyview. Mounties responded to the 1700-block of the East Trans...
Kamloops teen warned after brandishing airsoft gun, police say
A youth was given a warning last weekend after police responded to a report of a person armed with what appeared to be a handgun. According to Mounties,...
Man arrested, woman taken to hospital following North Shore assault, police say
A man was arrested and a woman was taken to hospital following an alleged assault last weekend on the North Shore. Mounties responded to an address on...
Lucid Motors offers test drive event for luxury EV in Tobiano
The luxury electric vehicle Lucid Air has received accolades for its long range and fast charging, and on Saturday, several people took the opportunity to take...
Councillor expects letter to province raising land use concerns will still be sent
A Kamloops councillor says council still needs to bring its concerns to the province around who should have jurisdiction over land use decisions, even after the...
Kamloops man who repeatedly raped niece sentenced to 3.5 years in prison
A Kamloops man who repeatedly raped his niece over a period of years has been ordered to spend 3.5 years in federal prison. On Friday, 72-year-old Nihal...
Man arrested for arguing, picking fights downtown, police say
A Kamloops man was arrested after starting multiple fights downtown last weekend. According to Mounties, officers responded to a report of a man arguing with...