Author Archives: Aaron Schulze
Weather not an issue for 103rd Falkland Stampede
FALKLAND, B.C. - The 103rd edition of the Falkland Stampede had a near-record turnout despite some poor weather in the forecast."We had a really good turnout this weekend. We lucked out with the weath...
May 24, 2023
City of Kamloops keeping a close eye on North and South Thompson Rivers
KAMLOOPS - On Sunday, the BC River Forecast Centre placed a flood watch on both the North and South Thompson Rivers.Both rivers saw fairly significant rises as a result of precipitation over the weeke...
May 23, 2023
All evacuation orders lifted in northeastern B.C. as rain dampens wildfire threat
VANCOUVER - All evacuation orders related to wildfires in northeastern British Columbia have now been lifted or downgraded to evacuation alerts as heavy rain eases the fire danger. The Peace River Reg...
May 23, 2023
RCMP searching for missing senior travelling to Lytton
HOPE, B.C. - RCMP are trying to find a Vancouver Island man last seen in Hope.In a news release, RCMP say 89-year-old Leslie Desfosses of Saanich was last seen in Hope last Tuesday (May 16) at 4:30 p....
May 23, 2023
Motorists warned to expect delays as long weekend draws to a close
VICTORIA - The Victoria Day long weekend is coming to a close, which will mean lots of traffic on highways through the region. Traffic volumes are expected to grow through the day as travellers conclu...
May 22, 2023
North Thompson River and South Thompson River placed under Flood Watch
KAMLOOPS - The North Thompson and South Thompson rivers have been placed under a flood watch by the BC River Forecast Centre. In addition, the Thompson (downstream from Kamloops) and the Nicola rivers...
May 22, 2023
New wildfire in B.C.'s central Interior sparks evacuation order in parts of Cariboo
A new out-of-control wildfire in British Columbia's Interior has sparked a mandatory evacuation order in an area approximately 600 kilometres north of Vancouver. The Cariboo Regional District says the...
May 21, 2023
RCMP conducting backcountry patrols
VERNON, B.C. - Police officers from the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are monitoring backcountry and recreation sites over the May long weekend as part of an enhanced seasonal policing initiative.The pat...
May 21, 2023
Four people sent to hospital after vehicle incident on Highway 5 north of Barriere
BARRIERE, B.C. - Four patients were sent to hospital Saturday (May 20) night after a vehicle incident north of Barriere.BC Emergency Health Services (EHS) confirmed they received the call from Highway...
May 21, 2023
Ukrainian president meets with world leaders at G7 as Russia claims a key victory in the war
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy huddled with some of his biggest backers in Hiroshima on Sunday, building momentum for his country's war effort even as Russia claimed a...
May 21, 2023
