News Items tag as: KMJAN2019

Contagious norovirus continues to spread at Royal Inland Hospital
February 01, 2019 - 12:01 PM

KAMLOOPS — A contagious stomach virus circulating at Royal Inland Hospital has affected four units, a nearby psychiatric centre, and two residential facilities.
Retired national wheelchair rugby champion seeking new talent from Kamloops
January 31, 2019 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS — At only 15, Ian Chan’s life changed forever.
Interior Health confirms Norovirus at Royal Inland Hospital
January 31, 2019 - 5:30 PM

KAMLOOPS — Interior Health officials have confirmed the cause of a gastrointestinal outbreak among patients and staff at Royal Inland Hospital that has closed three wards was Norovirus.
Arctic blast expected this weekend in Kamloops
January 31, 2019 - 11:06 AM

PENTICTON - After a warmer and drier than normal January, Kamloops residents could be in for a blast of winter weather with the start of February this weekend.
Logging truck driver fined for wedging rig under Kamloops overpass
January 30, 2019 - 4:00 PM

KAMLOOPS — The driver of a logging truck who got stuck under a Canadian Pacific railway overpass in downtown Kamloops earlier this week has been issued a fine according to the Ministry of Transportation.
Kamloops short film festival now accepting submissions
January 30, 2019 - 3:45 PM

KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops Independent Short Short Film Festival is now accepting submissions for their annual celebration of local filmmakers.
RCMP searching for wanted man possibly in Kamloops, Barriere
January 30, 2019 - 1:48 PM

BARRIERE — The Barriere RCMP detachment is asking anyone with information on a man wanted for several offences to contact police.
Interior Health warning public of gastrointestinal outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital
January 30, 2019 - 11:05 AM

KAMLOOPS - Interior Health Authority is warning the public of a gastrointestinal illness outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital.
McArthur Island Park getting 18-hole disc golf course
January 29, 2019 - 5:06 PM

KAMLOOPS - It was a split vote but Kamloops city council has approved a multi-use facility on McArthur Island Park that includes an 18-hole disc golf course.
Massive search underway in Merritt area for missing cowboy
January 29, 2019 - 3:21 PM

MERRITT — Merritt RCMP along with volunteers from over half a dozen search and rescue groups are searching for a cowboy after a horse with full gear was found without its rider yesterday.
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