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POLICE – Search for stolen truck, suspects, led to shutdown of Coquihalla

November 24, 2022 // 0 Comments

A closure of the Coquihalla Highway yesterday was explained by Merritt RCMP today (Nov. 24, 2022). Here’s the news release: At approximately 12:15 RCMP officers from BC [Continue]

TRAFFIC – New signal coming soon at Summit Drive and Trans Canada

November 21, 2022 // 0 Comments

Drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists are advised that a new traffic signal will soon be activated at the intersection of Summit Drive and the Trans Canada Highway 1 on-ramp [Continue]

COMMUNITY – Seniors’ Christmas light tour back after two-year interruption

November 16, 2022 // 0 Comments

The 46th annual Seniors’ Light Tour will take place Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, 6 to 10 p.m. Residents 55 and over are invited to see the best lights in the city. After the [Continue]

POLICE – Puppy found abandoned in pickup truck stolen from business

November 14, 2022 // 0 Comments

Kamloops RCMP are seeking to identify the owner of a puppy that was abandoned in a stolen vehicle earlier today (Monday, Nov. 14, 2022) and any information related to a break [Continue]

POLICE – Drivers reminded to make sure they have the right winter tires

November 14, 2022 // 2 Comments

The city’s first snowfall may be in the rearview mirror, but for some drivers it served as a hard reminder of how important it is to plan ahead and be prepared. The recent [Continue]

REMEMBRANCE – Large crowd expected as annual ceremony goes public again

November 10, 2022 // 0 Comments

Remembrance Day in Kamloops will once again be marked with a public ceremony at Riverside Park on Friday (Nov. 11). The Kamloops Legion will host the ceremony, the first [Continue]

HOMELESSNESS – Yacht Club shelter adds 19 beds, more warming spaces

November 9, 2022 // 0 Comments

Another winter shelter opened Tuesday night (Nov. 8, 2022) to help the Kamloops homeless population fight off the cold. BC Housing and The Mustard Seed opened 19 beds and [Continue]

POLICE – Tent burns near Tranquille Road but no injuries reported

November 9, 2022 // 0 Comments

A report involving a burned tent behind a commercial building on the 400-block of Tranquille Road saw a police presence in the area this morning (Nov. 9, 2022). Around 9:30 [Continue]

HOMELESSNESS – Stuart Wood winter shelter set to open after delay

November 7, 2022 // 0 Comments

After several days of confusion over the state of winter shelters for the homeless, the Stuart Wood shelter will open tonight (Nov. 7, 2022). The City announced late this [Continue]

POLICE – Property owner struck by ‘blunt tool’ after confronting suspect

November 7, 2022 // 0 Comments

Police are looking for video and witnesses following an early morning report of a break-in and weapons assault. Today, (Nov. 7, 2022), around 5:45 a.m., Kamloops RCMP [Continue]

COMMUNITY – City picked to host 2026 55+ British Columbia Games

November 7, 2022 // 0 Comments

Kamloops has been picked to host the 2026 55+ BC Games. Today’s announcement (Nov. 7, 2022) comes on the heels of hosting the 2022 55+ Canada Games, which were held [Continue]

POLICE – Three people charged following recent auto crime operation

November 3, 2022 // 0 Comments

A joint partnership between the Kamloops RCMP and a special auto crime team led to the recent recovery of stolen vehicles and three arrests. From Oct. 17-21, the Integrated [Continue]

BOOKS – Semi-annual Barb’s book and music sale returns November 12 to 26

November 1, 2022 // 1 Comment

Kamloops Symphony’s semi-annual fundraiser Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale is returning for the Fall 2022 edition, celebrating the 25th year of operation. The sale [Continue]

POLICE – Body of unidentified man found in water near Riverside Park

November 1, 2022 // 0 Comments

Kamloops RCMP are investigating after a man’s body was found in the water near Riverside Park this weekend. Around 2:20 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, police were [Continue]