Kamloops

• ‘He’s a one-of-a-kind hero’: Parents identify son as 1 of 4 B.C. wildland firefighters killed in crash

  The parents of a young wildland firefighter are sharing details of their son Jaxon Billyboy, who died tragically in a crash with three colleagues on the Trans-Canada Highway.

  Canada

  Sep 22
  
• Kamloops RCMP release photo of semi-truck suspected to have been involved in fatal crash

  The vehicle, a white Volvo semi-truck pulling an Ocean trailer, was observed at a service station near Kamloops on Sept. 21, 2021.

  Crime

  Sep 21
  
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• Annual Cops for Kids fundraising tour nearing end

  The crew of 24 cyclists is comprised of law enforcement officials from across the RCMP’s Southeastern district.

  Canada

  Sep 14
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• Weeks of worry ease as alerts lift for two B.C. wildfires outside Kamloops, Lillooet

  Other evacuation orders are still posted in another region west of Lillooet, where the Downton Lake fire destroyed numerous homes and cabins around Gun Lake.

  Fire

  Sep 13
• Junior hockey: Rockets get revenge over Blazers in preseason home-opener

  After falling to the Kamloops Blazers on the road in their first taste of preseason action on Friday night, the Kelowna Rockets quickly earned their revenge on Saturday at home.

  Sports

  Sep 10
• Baby struck and killed in Kamloops driveway, RCMP investigating

  Mounties were called to help paramedics on Wednesday who were responding to the one year old "who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle in a driveway."

  Crime

  Sep 7
• Kelowna Rockets release main training camp roster; includes 7 players from Central Okanagan

  A total of 68 players — including seven goaltenders, 22 defencemen and 39 forwards — will all be looking for a spot on the Rockets final 2023-24 roster.

  Sports

  Sep 3
• Evacuation orders issued by Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, Cheslatta Carrier Nation

  The evacuation orders are in response to the Wells Creek wildfire, which now covers 79 square-kilomtres and is listed as out of control.

  Fire

  Sep 3
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• Kamloops RCMP seize stolen firefighting gear, make 1 arrest

  'The items stolen were directly related to local wildfire response,' RCMP said, adding that they had been called to multiple similar thefts this week.

  Crime

  Aug 23
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• Mail delivery postponed throughout the Okanagan as wildfires burn

  Mail deliveries are suspended in the B.C. Interior. A red alert means Canada Post is suspending delivery and not sending their delivery agents out or they are recalling them.

  Fire

  Aug 21