Kamloops News
'It looks like snow'; Intense storm blankets Sun Peaks in hail
Sun Peaks is covered in a blanket of white on Monday afternoon after an intense storm dumped hail on the mountain resort. Webcam images show what looks like...
Power outage fixed for more than 1,000 customers, BC Hydro says
UPDATE 4:05 p.m. A BC Hydro crew has fixed a power outage for more than 1,000 customers in downtown Kamloops. The outage affected more than 1,200 people on...
Helicopter and firefighters responding to blaze south of Paul Lake
BC Wildfire service crews and a helicopter are responding to a new blaze discovered Monday near McGregor Creek, across the South Thompson Valley from...
Pedestrian taken to hospital after crash on Mount Paul Way
A pedestrian was taken to hospital Monday morning after being hit by a vehicle on Mount Paul Way. Emergency crews were called to the 400-block of Mount Paul Way...
Police expect charge recommendations soon in West End sex assault case
Kamloops Mounties are trying to track down a jogger in connection with their investigation into an alleged sexual assault last week in the West End. Police...
Pacific Coastal announces launch of a new service linking Kamloops, Victoria
Pacific Coastal Airlines is launching new service between Kamloops and Victoria. Starting Oct. 17, the airline will offer six weekly flights between YYJ and...
Council shoots down proposal for walking trail as part of subdivision development
Kamloops city council shot down a proposal for a new trail in Westsyde that would connect to an existing trail as part of a proposed subdivision development....
Soccer Quest boys bring home gold from provincial championship in Langley
A Kamloops squad won a provincial championship Sunday in Langley. The 2010 Boys team from Soccer Quest brought home a 5-1 victory in the championship final over...
Smoke, rain before warm weather and clear skies continue, says Environment Canada
While showers and thunderstorms are predicted early on, Kamloops is forecast to see clear sunny skies for the majority of the week, according to Environment...
Kamloops Islamic Association still eyeing McGill Road for new mosque
The Kamloops Islamic Association is aiming to "elevate" its profile in hopes of acquiring a piece of land for a new mosque close to Thompson Rivers...
Woman avoids jail after being busted with loaded handgun in jacket pocket
A Kamloops woman who was caught with a loaded handgun in her jacket pocket won't spend any more time behind bars, despite a prosecutor's request for a...
Shuswap fire northwest of Chase balloons to 165 hectares, visible from Kamloops
UPDATE 9:55 p.m. BC Wildfire Service says the Bush Creek East wildfire remains out of control. The size is still estimated to be 165 hectares in size. The...
Man in custody after report of someone calling for help in Sahali
A man is behind bars after Kamloops Mounties received a report last weekend of someone calling for help in the Sahali area. Police said they received a phone...
BCWS crews attending new spot-sized fire in Shuswap area
A BC Wildfire Service crew is responding to a new spot-sized wildfire discovered in the Shuswap. The Pisima Lake wildfire is located approximately 24 kilometres...
Boil water advisory issued for Cache Creek, staff working to resolve issue
The Village of Cache Creek has issued a boil water advisory for the entire community. In a statement, the village said that staff are currently working to...
Mustard Seed launches fundraising campaign for men struggling with addiction
The Mustard Seed is launching its second-annual fundraising campaign for its Men’s Supportive Recovery Program after budget cuts force a number of...
B.C.'s only recumbent bike specialty store relocates to Kamloops, opens on Victoria Street
A unique recumbent bike store has opened on Victoria Street that aims to provide Tournament Capital residents with an easier way to get around. Pedal Bros....
Jail for Kamloops man busted with bullets while bound by weapons prohibition
A Kamloops man who was caught by police with bullets and stolen debit and credit cards has been ordered to spend seven months in prison. Jason Kyle Wolfe, 34,...
Town hall committee struck by Kamloops city council despite mayor's protests
Kamloops city council has formed a new committee to look at putting together town hall meetings despite protests from Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, who proposed his...
Food, oil targeted by thieves at rural store west of Kamloops
Two thieves stole oil and food from a commercial location along the Trans Canada Highway last weekend before escaping toward Cache Creek, police say. The...