Drugs
Kamloops offender with firearm, drug offences could spend nearly seven years in jail
KAMLOOPS – A man with more than 21 convictions on his record could spend nearly…
Extra RCMP resources deployed to Vernon after three shootings in the city
VERNON – An escalation of violence in Vernon has the RCMP calling in additional resources.…
Overdose deaths have tripled in Kamloops, continue to rise in Kelowna
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Newly released numbers from the B.C. Coroners Service shows drug overdose deaths are…
Kamloops nightclub joins the battle against the fentanyl crisis
'IT'S SOMETHING WE SEE EVERY DAY' KAMLOOPS – The overdose death of Edmond Paul Adkin…
Kamloops drug dealer given lesser sentence after judge imposes ‘illegal’ conditions
KAMLOOPS – It's been months since a Kamloops dial-a-dope manager avoided jail time and a…
Another adjournment for former Kamloops mountie accused of trafficking
KAMLOOPS – There has been another adjournment in court for a former Kamloops RCMP officer…
Calls from public put intoxicated Kelowna driver in custody
KELOWNA – Police are crediting public reporting for helping them take an intoxicated driver off…
Mobile drug consumption service could be cheaper, more effective option for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Health officials are nailing down proposed locations for safe injection sites in Kelowna…
Health officials close to releasing proposed locations for safe injection sites in Kelowna, Kamloops
OKANAGAN – Health officials are nailing down proposed locations for safe injection sites in Kelowna…
One of nine people wanted for drug dealing turns up in Logan Lake
LOGAN LAKE – One of nine suspects wanted in connection with an alleged drug trafficking…
Vernon politician wants police, first responders and bylaw to carry overdose reversal kits
VERNON – With a rising number of overdose deaths sweeping the province and a potent…
Heartbroken parents speak out after fentanyl crisis claims life of Vernon man
"THIS IS REAL. THIS HAPPENS, AND IT HAPPENED TO US." VERNON – They have to…
Convicted Vernon drug dealer on the lam as judge imposes jail sentence
VERNON – On one day alone, roughly 270 calls and 250 text messages were found…
Five overdoses in 48 hours in Vernon; health officials say there is no clear link
VERNON – Health officials say there was a jump in the usual number of overdoses…
IHA issues warning to Kamloops drug users after five overdoses in 48 hours, including one fatality
KAMLOOPS – An overdose alert has been issued in Kamloops by the Interior Health Authority.…