Kamloops and Area

WEATHER STATEMENT
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for South Thompson, Shuswap and 100 Mile areas
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the South Thompson, Shuswap and 100 Mile areas. The weather alert was issued just after 11:00 a.m. Sunday (July 13). Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy...
3h ago
Read More
EMERGENCY ROOM CLOSURE
Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital emergency department closed Sunday
CLEARWATER - The Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital's emergency department will be closed until 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Interior Health announced the closure effective immediately shortly after 8:00 a.m. It's the fourth closure for the Clearwater ER this year, the most recent was June 10. Patients are advised to access emergency...
6h ago
Read More
MERRITT COP STATS
Merritt Mounties respond to 553 calls in June highlighted by arson at local hotel
MERRITT - Merritt Mounties see decrease in calls in June, while maintaining an overall yearly increase. Merritt RCMP Detachment Commander S/Sgt. Josh Roda provided his monthly update to city council on Tuesday (July 8). "Officers attended 553 calls for service in June, seeing a significant decrease compared to Jun...
Jul 12, 2025
Read More
Tourist Amenity
Ground broken on Okanagan Gondola project
VERNON - A new tourist attraction is going up south of Vernon. Ridge North America announced that ground was broken for the Okanagan Gondola in the hills above Kalamalka Lake near Bailey Road. Submitted photo of the groundbreaking for the Okanagan Gondola (left to right: Sebi Lueoend, Doppelmayr (project partner); Stef...
Jul 12, 2025
Read More

Do Some Good

Help shine a light on the good happening in your community!

Post stories on http://DoSomeGood.ca or the app and we’ll feature them to celebrate local acts of goodness.
It’s because of these great supporters that our community can use the Do Some Good platform for free!
SEE MORE GOOD NEWS