Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
Naval Security Team visits Kamloops to help increase visibility for new program
KAMLOOPS - Blasting across the water at around 45 knots, it's the role of the Royal Canadian Navy's Naval Security Team to ensure both RCN ships and allied visitors to Canadian waters remain safe and ...
Aug 08, 2023
Kamloops prepares for tight water restrictions next week
KAMLOOPS - Starting next Monday (Aug. 14), Kamloops will be implementing extreme watering restrictions. The decision came after the province moved to drought Level 5 and historic low river levels were...
Aug 08, 2023
Rain, cooler weather could bring relief to B.C. wildfire crews as new fires start
Crews with the BC Wildfire Service faced a busy long weekend as the number of active wildfires in the province jumped above 400, including 34 reported Monday. The wildfire service says more than 200 o...
Aug 08, 2023
Kamloops RCMP searching for witnesses of West End brush fire
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are seeking witnesses to a large brush fire that ignited in the West End neighbourhood over the weekend.In a news release issued Tuesday (Aug. 8) morning, RCMP say officers we...
Aug 08, 2023
Ross Moore Lake Wildfire: Planned ignitions to control fire from spreading
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said planned ignitions occurred on the Ross Moore Lake wildfire yesterday and that has produced a column of smoke visible from Kamloops. The information officer for the Ross...
Aug 06, 2023
VIDEO: Get up close with crews responding to Adams Lake fire Wednesday
ADAMS LAKE, B.C. - When flames raced toward a community of homes and cabins on the east side of Adams Lake Wednesday (Aug. 2), B.C. Wildfire Service ground crews sprung into action.WATCH: (Video Credi...
Aug 04, 2023
Kamloops RCMP seek suspect in North Shore stabbing Wednesday
KAMLOOPS - RCMP are investigating a stabbing that took place on the Kamloops North Shore Wednesday (Aug. 2).In a news release, Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet of Kamloops RCMP says it happened at about 1:3...
Aug 04, 2023
City of Kamloops closes nature parks and trails amid drought and fire conditions
KAMLOOPS - All nature parks and trails within the City of Kamloops will be closed as of Friday (Aug. 4) at 4:00 p.m.In a news release, the city says the order was made by Kamloops Fire Rescue Chief Ke...
Aug 04, 2023
Researcher warns against intervention as B.C. port workers conclude contract vote
VANCOUVER - A labour researcher says he hopes the federal government doesn't rush to intervene in British Columbia's port dispute, even if union members reject a tentative deal with employers today. T...
Aug 04, 2023
Wildfire impact on B.C. tourism varies by region, proximity and visibility of flames
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's record wildfire season has affected travel bookings in some areas, but other regions have seen continued tourism demand despite their proximity to active blazes. Jason U...
Aug 04, 2023
