Author Archives: Dave Barry
Which ribs? 12th annual Rotary Daybreak Kamloops Ribfest back at Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - Ribbers are stoking fires and getting smoky in preparation for the 12th annual Kamloops Rotary Daybreak Ribfest. But how do you know which ribs to pick?"It's all coming down to the rub and ...
Aug 11, 2023
Kamloops EOC closes as crews edge closer to full containment of Ross Moore Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - While the Ross Moore Lake wildfire is still considered out of control, concern for the blaze seems to be dropping with news that the City of Kamloops has closed its Emergency Operations Cen...
Aug 11, 2023
Federal officials says 'marathon' wildfire season could extend into fall
VANCOUVER - The federal government is forecasting a "marathon" wildfire season to continue across much of Canada this month, with the potential for the fire season to extend into September for souther...
Aug 11, 2023
Underground mining resumes at New Afton mine following engineering review
KAMLOOPS - Underground mining activities have resumed at the New Afton copper-gold mine just west of Kamloops.In a news release Friday (Aug. 11) morning, New Gold Inc. - the international mining compa...
Aug 11, 2023
Cool, wet weather should help crews battling Adams Lake Complex fires
KAMLOOPS - During Thursday's (August 10) Provincial Update on Drought, Wildfires and the upcoming heat event, Cliff Chapman, Director of Operations for the BC Wildfire Service gave an update on how th...
Aug 10, 2023
Drought conditions expected to worsen as heat wave approaches early next week
KAMLOOPS - Representatives from the province took questions on worsening drought conditions across B.C. at the province's media availability on Thursday (August 10). Officials are taking extra precaut...
Aug 10, 2023
New Afton mine suspends underground activities as tailings storage undergo engineering review
KAMLOOPS - The New Afton copper-gold mine just west of Kamloops has suspended its underground mining activities.In a news release issued Thursday (Aug. 10) morning, New Gold Inc. - the international m...
Aug 10, 2023
Missing 18-year-old male located by Kamloops RCMP
UPDATE: KAMLOOPS - RCMP have located an 18-year -old male who was reported missing August 10, 2023. For privacy reasons, his picture and his name has been removed for this story.
Aug 10, 2023
Man acquitted in Kamloops manslaughter trial charged with intending to mislead under oath
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man who was acquitted of manslaughter in 2019, along with his girlfriend, have been arrested after allegedly intending to mislead under oath. In a news release issued Thursday (A...
Aug 10, 2023
Wildfire prompts TNRD to place 85 properties on evacuation alert
KAMLOOPS - Dozens more properties in the B.C. Interior have been placed on evacuation alert as the Bush Creek East wildfire near Adams Lake fills the air with thick smoke. The Thompson-Nicola Regional...
Aug 07, 2023
