Kamloops News
Kamloops Mounties look to identify arson suspects after Brocklehurst house fire
Two weeks after a Brocklehurst house fire, Kamloops Mounties are asking for the community’s help to identify three suspects as part of an ongoing arson...
TRU senate votes to drop NWCCU accreditation, eyeing in-house quality assessments instead
Thompson Rivers University’s senate is hoping the university will ditch its affiliate status with the U.S.-based Northwest Council of Colleges and...
Magic mushrooms: Fire adapted morels can be big business post-wildfire
Wild mushrooms are highly desirable and can bring in big bucks, but their importance to ecosystem recovery following a fire means foot traffic on burn sites...
Province announces 26 affordable rental homes to open for Upper Nicola Band members
The province has announced more than two dozen affordable rental units will open up for Upper Nicola Band members next month. In a news release, the ministry of...
Dozens gather in downtown Kamloops to support trans rights and 'push against hate'
About 50 people gathered along a Seymour Street sidewalk Monday to raise their voices in support of transgender rights, holding flags and signs and cheering as...
Controversial new TRU procedure hides 'important' university information from reporters, community
The president of Thompson Rivers University has implemented a controversial new procedure that aims to keep information about the public institution out of the...
Wildfire expert says stage is set for active spring in B.C.
One of Canada's leading wildfire experts says the dice are loaded for an active spring in B.C.'s Interior, but this year’s wildfire season will...
City of Kamloops reopens refreshed memorial program for residents to pay tribute to loved ones
The City of Kamloops’ memorial program has reopened for applications after council earlier this year approved a new fee structure and a new option for...
Kamloops police seek 34-year-old woman who didn't return home last week
Editor's note: On March 26, police said Mathieu has been located and is safe and sound. Kamloops Mounties are asking for the public’s help to find...
Kamloops Mounties release cellphone video hoping to identify break-in suspects
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a couple of suspects caught on video after skin care products were stolen from a downtown Kamloops...
Long-delayed murder trial begins in Kamloops courtroom five-plus years after slaying
The long-delayed trial of a Kamloops-area man accused of shooting another man to death more than five years ago got underway Monday in B.C. Supreme Court. Corey...
Design phase next step for permanent Highway 8 fixes following devastating 2021 floods
Four bidders have been chosen to issue requests for proposals to design and construct permanent repairs to a portion of Highway 8 approximately 15 kilometres...
Kamloops paddle wheeler Wanda Sue ready to sail but needs new home
Despite a new facelift and perfectly running mechanicals, the Wanda Sue, a 40-year-old paddle wheeler, will need a new place to dock if it is to again traverse...
Forecast calls for week of overcast skies, chances of rain in Kamloops region
The coming week is forecast to see cloudy skies and chances of showers throughout the week, according to Environment Canada. Monday will see mainly cloudy skies...
NSBIA executive director trying to encourage refreshed development at vacant sites
The executive director of the North Shore Business Improvement Association says he’s been speaking with area property holders to try and encourage new...
Crown wants six months in prison for repeat Kamloops vehicle thief
A repeat thief who stole a vehicle left running outside a downtown Kamloops gas station could spend as long as six months in prison. Cody Kenneth Woods, 31,...
Kamloops woman wakes up to find garage open, SUV stolen: police
Police say a homeowner in Aberdeen woke up on Sunday morning to find her garage door open and her SUV stolen — along with a purse and house keys....
BCWS initial attack crew on scene of spot-sized fire discovered north of Kamloops
A spot-sized wildfire is currently burning north of Kamloops in the Lac du Bois area, according to the BC Wildfire Service. Is fire is currently listed as out...
VW Turtle Race will help support new KBIA concussion program
Tickets are now on sale for the annual VW Turtle River Race to raise funds for the Kamloops Brain Injury Association. Proceeds from the race will support the...
Band chief wants to hear from Little Shuswap youth
The Little Shuswap Indian Band is encouraging its members to fulfill their dreams of success by extending the life of subsidies for youth wanting to pursue...