SUSPECT ARRESTED
Bob's Mini-Mart gunpoint robbery suspect arrested
MERRITT -- The suspected Bob's Mini-Mart robber has been arrested. Merritt RCMP have in custody the man who on Friday (May 10) allegedly robbed at gunpoint the convenience store at 2801 Clapperton Ave. An RCMP press release on Tuesday (May 14) notes a tip from the public led to the arrest in downtown Merritt. The suspe...
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Missing Person
Merritt RCMP solicit help tracking down man missing since mid-April
UPDATE (Wednesday): A photo has been provided.Image credit: Merritt RCMPEARLIER: MERRITT, B.C. - RCMP in Merritt would like your help finding a man who has been missing for about a month.Christian Keeler, 25, was last heard from on April 15. In a news release, Merritt RCMP say they are concerned for his well-being.Desc...
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Nathan Matthew
TRU to confer chancellor emeritus title on former Simpcw chief
KAMLOOPS - The former chancellor at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will retain his title as an honour. Nathan Matthew will be conferred with the title of chancellor emeritus during TRU's spring convocation. The former longtime Kúkwpi7 (chief) of Simpcw First Nation served in the role as TRU's chancellor from 2...
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My Precious... Metal
Salmon Arm RCMP trying to reunite 'high value single piece of precious metal' with its rightful owner
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Salmon Arm RCMP are trying to return a high value single piece of precious metal to its rightful owner. Police say someone found the precious metal on May 6. In a news release issued Monday (May 13) afternoon, Salmon Arm RCMP say anyone who believes they're the rightful owner is required to provide a...
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Literacy in Kamloops
13th annual Adult Spelling Bee raises thousands for Kamloops literacy programs
KAMLOOPS - 'Irresistible,' 'garrulous' and 'flamboyant' were just a few of the 15 words teams were tasked with spelling at this year's adult spelling bee for Literacy in Kamloops. "There are a few toughies. I think you start second-guessing yourself after a while. But the team - that's why you have a team to pull ...
May 14, 2024
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Emergency Services Day
Over a dozen partner organizations come together for Emergency Services Day
KAMLOOPS - Emergency services and responders in Kamloops held their yearly Emergency Services Day on Saturday (May 11), an event where residents have the opportunity to interact with and learn from various emergency services teams and organizations operating in the community. Attendees had the chance to gain insights i...
May 14, 2024
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EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN KAMLOOPS
'It's really rough'; Kamloops street population hit with loss of two drop-in programs
KAMLOOPS - After the closure of The Loop facility on the city's North Shore, and the upcoming end to day room services at the Mustard Seed, Kamloops will lose key meals for its homeless population. CFJC spoke with a man living on the streets, who is concerned about the impending changes. Murray Love is one of many peop...
May 14, 2024
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Kamloops Council
Kamloops council to discuss housing, hotel developments, motion for mayor's resignation
KAMLOOPS - The regular Kamloops council meeting will have a different start time Tuesday (May 14) - and a full agenda.Tuesday's meeting will be the first since council approved a new calendar that has regular meetings starting at 9:30 a.m., with closed meetings following in the afternoon. That reverses the long-held no...
May 13, 2024
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THREAT OF THUNDERSTORM
Potential for dry lightning in Kamloops as storm passes through southeast BC
KAMLOOPS - As the BC Wildfire Service battles a number of large fires in the northeast of the province, the southeast and areas around Kamloops are preparing for a brief storm that could bring some lightning with it.Environment Canada says the latest weather system expected to hit the region is caused by an upper air d...
May 13, 2024
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LIONS BLOCK PARTY
Downtown Block Party added to B.C. Lions' FanFest in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - B.C. Lions' FanFest presented by BCLC will take place on Saturday (May 18) in Kamloops, with a new wrinkle added to the annual festivities. The CFL club will play host to the Downtown Kamloops Block Party from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Victoria Street, between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue. Live music, appe...
May 13, 2024
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