On Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7:50 p.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired at the Howard Johnson Inn at 530 Columbia Street. The victim was found in one of the motel’s units. Evelyn said investigators have identified suspects, noting the murder is connected to the low-level drug trade in Kamloops. Police say the murder was targeted and that there is no immediate safety concern to the general public. Evelyn said the murder scene at the Howard Johnson, as well as two rooms at the Star Lodge at 775 West Columbia St., are part of this investigation and were searched by investigators.
The victim in Kamloops’ first homicide of 2021 was a man in his 20s and Mounties are asking for the public’s help as they continue their investigation. On Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7:50 p.m., . . .
Kamloops Mounties are investigating the shooting death of a man at a downtown motel a killing police say is likely linked to the drug trade. On Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7:50 p.m., Sgt. Jeff Bingley . . .
Only students living in specific residences declared nuisance properties will be eligible for the bursary, according to TRU dean of students Christine Adam. But any time we have a student in a situation where, for whatever reason, there are safety concerns, we work with them to make sure they re safe. And sometimes for other reasons, as well, she told KTW. The properties on and near West Columbia Street include the Star Lodge, Desert Inn, Knights Inn, Columbia Motor Lodge, Ramada Inn, Hospitality Inn, Panorama Inn, Best Western Plus and Grandview Hotel. Also designated was the Acadian Motor Inn downtown. Students who take up the university s offer can receive up to $750 if they move into on-campus accommodations or $400 if they move elsewhere off-campus.
Beaton said the designation was due to criminal, bylaw and fire activity. He said the city is working with the owners to make the properties again look like hotels and motels, not apartment buildings. A bylaws services report that went before the committee noted the property owners and managers committed to cleaning up properties and ensuring safety for residents in the area. Kamloops Accommodation Association president Tyson Andrykew said property owners have taken a number of steps, including altering business models to no longer accept monthly rentals, painting over graffiti, cleaning up properties, hiring security and altering landscaping to increase visibility.