Barriere

• 4 dead in 2 separate crashes north of Kamloops

  Both incidents took place along Highway 5, one just north of Kamloops and the other just south of Barriere, which is around 45 minutes north of Kamloops.

  Traffic

  Dec 28, 2023
  
• Two killed in collision with commercial vehicle near Clearwater, B.C.

  Two people were tragically killed in collision with a commercial vehicle on Highway 5 on Saturday. The initial investigation is focusing on the commercial vehicle driver.

  Traffic

  Dec 4, 2023
  
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• Man charged after bear spray deployed into vehicle occupied by 5-year-old girl: BC RCMP

  William Siddal, 71, has been charged with three counts of assault with a weapon, according to BC RCMP, in relation to the incident.

  Crime

  May 10, 2023
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• Bloody Ikea rug now part of B.C. RCMP murder investigation

  The distinct bloody blue “Ikea” area rug that was flagged when it was found to be covered in human blood is now linked to the murder of Peter Daniel Casimir.

  Crime

  Apr 3, 2023
• Mysterious bloody Ikea rug turned into Barriere, B.C. RCMP detachment

  Barriere RCMP is seeking the public’s help in determining the origin of the area rug, and to confirm the well-being of the person or persons associated with it.

  Crime

  Apr 1, 2023
• 1 dead in Highway 5 crash south of Barriere, B.C.

  B.C. RCMP say two commercial vehicles and a pickup truck were involved in a fatal crash on Highway 5 at noon. The highway was closed to allow for an investigation.

  Traffic

  Feb 9, 2023
• B.C. municipal election 2022: Barriere results

  Located in the Lower North Thompson Valley, Barriere is a district municipality where the North Thompson and Barriere Rivers converge.

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2022
• Barriere man arrested after two reports of gunshots north of Kamloops, B.C.

  Barriere RCMP said they responded to the 4200 block of Peterson Betts Road for a report of gunfire in the area on Tuesday around 7 p.m.

  Crime

  Sep 7, 2022
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• ‘Heartbreaking loss’: B.C. agency looks into ambulance call after infant death report

  BC Emergency Health Services says it has opened a review and will work with the patient care quality office to reach out to the family and address any questions or concerns.

  Health

  Aug 29, 2022
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• Ambulance delays: B.C. child under 12 months suffers fatal cardiac arrest

  A B.C.’s Interior infant is one of the latest patients in the province that has died while waiting for an ambulance to arrive.

  Health

  Aug 28, 2022