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Kamloops hockey fan living the dream with NHL arena tour
February 14, 2025 - 7:00 AM

Hockey fans dream of having the time and money to visit every NHL hockey arena and a Kamloops man is halfway through his tour.
Increased 'defiance' among young males has Kamloops security guards wearing body cams
August 26, 2024 - 7:00 AM

If you think a rise in incidents in Kamloops city parks between security guards and the public is because of the homeless population, you'd be wrong.
Charges against Kamloops security guard who fought homeless man dropped
March 12, 2023 - 10:30 AM

A Kamloops security guard dodged a criminal record after he fought with a homeless man downtown.
Kamloops security caught on video kicking man charged with assault
October 29, 2021 - 11:26 AM

Charges have been laid against a Kamloops security guard who was caught on video allegedly kicking a man.
Union confident in overturning Kamloops changes to bylaw officer duties
October 25, 2021 - 7:30 AM

The union that represents municipal employees in Kamloops promised to fight the City's restructuring of its bylaw officer division, and they're feeling confident after taking the first steps in that legal battle.
Kamloops security guard back on the job after kicking video investigated
October 24, 2021 - 7:02 AM

After an investigation into a violent incident involving a Kamloops security guard, the guard is back on the job.
Kamloops business owner learning addictions outreach is complicated
July 06, 2021 - 7:00 AM

It's 4 a.m. and Reid Hamer-Jackson is doing his semi-regular rounds throughout Kamloops.
Security company owner 'disgusted' with arson in Kamloops
July 01, 2021 - 7:00 AM

A Lapper Security guard is still on the job but without a car after it was burned down behind a North Shore Ask Wellness facility on Friday.
Security guard's car torched on Kamloops's North Shore
June 29, 2021 - 2:30 PM

A parked Kamloops security company vehicle was set on fire near Tranquille Road in an apparent arson while the guard was on foot checking on a business.
Former Kamloops security guard caught on video kicking man wants back on patrol
June 22, 2021 - 6:30 AM

Rick Eldridge admits he lost his temper, but he wants to be a security guard once again and patrol West Victoria Street, which he said needs better police presence.
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Top News - Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Kamloops hockey fan living the dream with NHL arena tour

Increased 'defiance' among young males has Kamloops security guards wearing body cams

Charges against Kamloops security guard who fought homeless man dropped

Kamloops security caught on video kicking man charged with assault

Union confident in overturning Kamloops changes to bylaw officer duties

Kamloops security guard back on the job after kicking video investigated

Kamloops business owner learning addictions outreach is complicated

Security company owner 'disgusted' with arson in Kamloops

Security guard's car torched on Kamloops's North Shore

Former Kamloops security guard caught on video kicking man wants back on patrol

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