Author: Emily Wong
Emily Wong
Emily Wong is a dedicated local news reporter based in Kamloops with over 14 years of experience in journalism. A graduate of Thompson Rivers University, she has contributed to trusted outlets including Kamloops, This Week and CBC British Columbia and also News Xpress Online. Emily is an active member of the Canadian Association of Journalists and is passionate about covering stories related to public health, education, and rural community development.
A 31-year-old man from Kamloops has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for illegal firearms manufacturing and breaking a court order related to gun possession. Adrian Picketts-Yoxall received his sentence on Wednesday, July 30, following a police investigation that began in late 2021. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit in British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) launched the case in December 2021. Just a month later, police arrested Picketts-Yoxall and searched his home in Heffley Creek, located in the northern part of Kamloops. During the search, police found several illegal items, including: These discoveries led to further legal action.…
People living in Kamloops may soon hear a knock on the door from someone representing the BC Cancer Foundation. The organization has started a new door-to-door campaign in the city. The goal is to inform residents about its monthly donor program, which supports cancer research and patient care in British Columbia. These visits come at a time when many people feel unsure about speaking with strangers at the door. Because of this, the Foundation is making efforts to ensure safety and trust. All canvassers will wear teal vests and visible ID badges from the BC Cancer Foundation. They will also…
Construction has started on the new BC Cancer Centre Kamloops, bringing improved cancer care to the Thompson-Cariboo-Shuswap region. The centre will be located at the Westlands site beside Royal Inland Hospital. This project is the largest health investment ever made in Kamloops, with a cost of about $386 million funded by the province and the Thompson Regional Hospital District. EllisDon Corporation leads the construction, which is set to finish in 2028. The centre will serve about 1,200 patients each year, providing up to 16,500 cancer treatments and 7,500 radiation consults and follow-ups annually. This will help patients get care closer…
Expectant families in Kamloops are facing ongoing uncertainty as maternity care services at Royal Inland Hospital remain unstable. A shortage of local doctors is causing gaps in labour and delivery coverage that are expected to continue until the end of August. Interior Health has confirmed that some pregnant patients may need to travel to other hospitals to safely deliver their babies. These service gaps are set to begin on Saturday. Dr. Pete Bosma, executive medical director for clinical operations in the region, said that patients in labour should still go to Royal Inland Hospital. However, if care needs are greater…
Kamloops United finished their League1 BC season with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over the TSS Rovers on Friday night, July 25, at Hillside Stadium. The result delivered a major shakeup in the title race and could crown a new champion later today. The visiting TSS Rovers took the lead early, with Lowell Wright scoring just eight minutes into the match. But their hopes of sealing the title suffered a major blow when Avi Alemu received a red card in the 28th minute, forcing the team to play the rest of the game with ten men. Despite going behind, Kamloops…