justice

Convicted Kamloops killer has appeal dismissed by province’s highest court
A Kamloops man convicted of second-degree murder three years ago has had an appeal dismissed…

COVID-19 vaccination mandate will not impact RCMP staffing in Kamloops: Supt. Lecky
Kamloops’s top cop believes the majority of local RCMP officers are vaccinated, but the exact…

UPDATE: Kelowna man behind ‘Optik Law’ website says he’s not a lawyer
The B.C. Law Society is appealing to a judge to help stop a Kelowna man…

Vernon case is the next evolution of the opioid crisis — homemade fentanyl
A Vernon man sentenced last week to 10 years in prison, represents a new stage…

Canada’s drug policy – not drugs – is killing people at record numbers, advocates say
It’s mind-boggling communities across Canada must still organize for an annual awareness day to draw…

Former Oliver Elementary PAC treasurer pleads guilty to theft
The former treasurer of the Oliver Elementary School parental advisory committee who pleaded guilty to…

Kamloops Tim Hortons closes its doors after street-related incident
A North Kamloops Tim Hortons restaurant has closed indefinitely as a result of an incident…

The Bay won’t get evicted from Penticton mall if it pays its overdue rent: judge
Efforts by Cherry Lane Shopping Centre in Penticton to evict The Bay for not paying…

B.C. Indigenous children’s advocate says: ‘Love them enough to fight for them’
Indigenous children’s advocate Cindy Blackstock has been named the recipient of an award for her…

Secwepemc restorative justice coordinator sheds light on homeless crisis
The restorative justice coordinator in Kamloops says poverty, lack of affordable housing, lack of resources,…

Life sentence for gangland shooting murder in Kamloops
The man convicted of killing a Kamloops man and wounding a woman inside their Brocklehurst…
Meth addict who stabbed random Kamloops stranger in the neck sentenced
A meth addict who stabbed a random stranger in the neck on a Kamloops street…

7-year sentence for man who attacked Kamloops liquor store clerk with knife
A 34-year-old Kamloops man who slashed a liquor store clerk with a knife, cutting his…

Kamloops court hears attack in liquor store forever altered clerk’s life
A 34-year-old Kamloops man who slashed a liquor store clerk with a knife, cutting his…

Right-hand man in 2019 Kamloops murder gets 7-year sentence
A Kamloops drug dealer with a history of criminal offences will spend almost four more…