Kamloops

• Kamloops skies turn orange as wildfire smoke drifts into region

  An air quality alert remains in effect for the region due to drifting smoke from two wildfires in the Boston Bar area. The smoke is making it hard to breathe.

  Fire

  Jul 8
  
• Why two skulls unearthed in B.C. could be harbingers for future archeological woes

  Last June, landscapers working on a site in Kamloops, B.C., came upon a troubling discovery — two human skulls and jawbones.

  Canada

  Jan 27
  
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• Discovery of 2 skulls on Kamloops property leads to debate over B.C. property rights

  A private landowner was excavating their Kamloops property in June to make a community garden for seniors when they unearthed two human skulls.

  Politics

  Jan 19
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• Health care systems ‘dismantling’ in B.C.’s Interior amid physician resignations

  Seven obstetricians and gynecologists have resigned from Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., while four psychiatrists have stepped down from Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2025
• Kamloops rally calls for better maternity care amid OB/GYNs mass resignation

  A large rally was held in Kamloops amid growing concerns over the level of maternity care being provided at Royal Inland Hospital following the resignation of all seven OB/GYNs.

  Health

  Oct 28, 2025
• Interior Health deals with 2 waves of resignations, BC Conservatives call for action

  Health Minister Josie Osborne said the province is focused on supporting doctors and other health care professionals during a time of mounting pressure.

  Health

  Oct 28, 2025
• Health authorities warn of potential maternity care reductions

  Staffing challenges at hospitals in Prince George and Kamloops mean expectant parents needing specialized care may need to be transferred to other hospitals.

  Health

  Jul 26, 2025
• 1 dead, 3 in hospital after crash closes Hwy 1 west of Kamloops

  Highway 1 was closed in both directions west of Kamloops on Thursday due to a multi-vehicle crash.

  Crime

  Jan 2, 2025
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• Equipment found, but hunt still on for suspects in Kamloops archery theft

  The thieves made off with thousands of dollars in equipment, including bows and arrows, much of it used to teach beginner youth.

  Crime

  Nov 14, 2024
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• RCMP say razor blade found in piece of Halloween candy in Kamloops

  Police say a child who was trick-or-treating in the Brock area of Kamloops found one of her candies was partially unwrapped and had a blade protruding from it.

  Crime

  Nov 1, 2024