Kamloops

The death of Kamloops resident Mark Hoffman, last seen on Dec. 15, is now being classified as a homicide. Hoffman’s body was found west of Highway 5 south of Kamloops on Dec. 16. (Photo credit: RCMP)

Death of Kamloops man and his dog Kamloops now classed as homicide

Kamloops resident Mark Hoffman last seen alive on Dec. 15; police seeking information from public

 

Workers at the Sephora store in Kamloops’s Aberdeen Mall are set to hold a strike vote Dec. 21 and 22, 2023. (Alex Passini photo)

Workers at Sephora cosmetics in Kamloops to hold strike vote

The workers’ union is preparing to take on the cosmetics giant ahead of the holiday shopping rush

 

Workers at the Hudson’s Bay store at Aberdeen Mall in Kamloops, B.C., have walked off the job after their union and the company were unable to reach a wage agreement. A Hudson Bay Company store in Toronto is shown on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Workers at Hudson’s Bay store in Kamloops, B.C., on strike

Talks have been ongoing since July without success

 

Thompson Rivers University men’s volleyball player Owyn McInnis died from his injuries he suffered in a car crash on Wednesday, Nov. 29. (@goTRUWolfPack/X)

University athlete killed in Kamloops car crash identified by family

Owyn McInnis died in the crash, while 2 of his teammates suffered critical injuries

Thompson Rivers University men’s volleyball player Owyn McInnis died from his injuries he suffered in a car crash on Wednesday, Nov. 29. (@goTRUWolfPack/X)
One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of University Drive and McGill Road in Kamloops that happened at around 3 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 29) (@supermario_47/X)

UVic, TRU basketball games postponed following fatal Kamloops crash

A member of TRU’s men’s volleyball team died in the collision

One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of University Drive and McGill Road in Kamloops that happened at around 3 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 29) (@supermario_47/X)
One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of University Drive and McGill Road in Kamloops that happened around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29. (@supermario_47/X)

UPDATE: Athlete dies in significant crash near Kamloops university

The crash happened around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29; two others suffered serious injuries

One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of University Drive and McGill Road in Kamloops that happened around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29. (@supermario_47/X)
Employees at an A&W in Kamloops have unionized. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Kamloops A&W workers unionize, a first in Canada: organizers

Union organizer says employees feeling mistreated, ignored by management

Employees at an A&W in Kamloops have unionized. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Kamloops RCMP are searching for a man who they say defecated inside a business’s bathtub. (Pixabay)

Police seek Kamloops burglar who left crappy calling card in store’s bathtub

Man broke into a business, defecated in their bathtub and then took a nap

  • Oct 25, 2023
Kamloops RCMP are searching for a man who they say defecated inside a business’s bathtub. (Pixabay)
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Baby dies after struck by vehicle in Kamloops driveway

The one-year-old was taken to hospital but did not survive

  • Sep 7, 2023
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Rossmoore Lake wildfire near Kamloops. (BC Wildfire Service)

Fire south of Kamloops reaches 11,000 hectares

Warmer temperatures could ramp up fire behaviour over the next few days

  • Aug 27, 2023
Rossmoore Lake wildfire near Kamloops. (BC Wildfire Service)
Fire crews on site at the St. Mary’s River wildfire near Cranbrook. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service.

Kamloops RCMP recover $10K worth of firefighting equipment, arrest youth

A pellet rifle, the stolen medic bag and automatic external defibrillator were recovered

  • Aug 23, 2023
Fire crews on site at the St. Mary’s River wildfire near Cranbrook. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service.
Helicopter bucketing water on Lake Country Wildfire on Aug. 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

All flights in and out of Kelowna remain cancelled due to wildfires

Flights are cancelled ‘to allow for aerial firefighting activities in the surrounding communities’

Helicopter bucketing water on Lake Country Wildfire on Aug. 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
Fire crews are making process on the Ross Moore Lake wildfire despite a forecast of warmer temperatures. (BC Wildfire Services)

Fire crews making progress on blaze outside Kamloops despite heat

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire has been burning since Friday, July 21

Fire crews are making process on the Ross Moore Lake wildfire despite a forecast of warmer temperatures. (BC Wildfire Services)
The Rossmoore Lake Wildfire has been burning south of Kamloops since July 21, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service)

Wildfire south of Kamloops continues to threaten Lac Le Jeune

The fire has been burning since July 21

  • Aug 13, 2023
The Rossmoore Lake Wildfire has been burning south of Kamloops since July 21, 2023. (BC Wildfire Service)
A firefighter works at the Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops, B.C., in this July 28, 2023 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, BC Wildfire Service *MANDATORY CREDIT*

B.C., Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc to open temporary camp for wildfire evacuees

It’s expected to be operational by Aug. 16

A firefighter works at the Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops, B.C., in this July 28, 2023 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, BC Wildfire Service *MANDATORY CREDIT*
The Ross Moore Lake wildfire outside Kamloops. (BC Wildfire Services)

Ross Moore Lake wildfire steady overnight, erratic winds concern for afternoon

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire is now 6,245 hectares with evacuation orders and alerts in effect

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire outside Kamloops. (BC Wildfire Services)
(BC Wildfire Services)

UPDATE: Wildfire south of Kamloops surpasses 6,000 hectares

Travellers are asked to rethink vacation plans to Lac Le Jeune

  • Aug 6, 2023
(BC Wildfire Services)
The Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops is experiencing increased fire activity. (BC Wildfire Service)

Hot weather, swirling winds leading to increased wildfire activity outside Kamloops

It is forecasted to reach 34 degrees in the area on Saturday

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops is experiencing increased fire activity. (BC Wildfire Service)
The Ross Moore Lake wildfire is expecting increased wildfire activity activity but has shown little growth the last few days. (BC Wildfire Services)

Crews battling wildfire outside Kamloops expecting increased fire activity

It’s expected to reach 33 degrees on Friday

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire is expecting increased wildfire activity activity but has shown little growth the last few days. (BC Wildfire Services)
A still from a Facebook video posted July 31, 2023 showing Kamloops RCMP Officer D. Tucker with his pistol drawn. (Twister Love/Facebook)

UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP seize drugs in arrests at city hall

The incident happened July 31 in Kamloops City Hall’s parking lot

  • Aug 3, 2023
A still from a Facebook video posted July 31, 2023 showing Kamloops RCMP Officer D. Tucker with his pistol drawn. (Twister Love/Facebook)