Author Archives: Doug Collins
Tremont Creek wildfire 'moves past' Logan Lake, evacuation order still in effect
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - The District of Logan Lake's evacuation update Monday (Aug. 16) afternoon says the Tremont Creek wildfire has moved past the community and continues to move in a south to northeast ...
Aug 16, 2021
Bear spotted in North Shore
Kamloops RCMP are requesting residents to please temporarily avoid an area on the North Shore following a report of a bear sighting.Police were called to Renfrew Lane and Tranquille Road at around 12:...
Aug 16, 2021
Storm systems bring hope for rain in B.C. Interior, but forecaster warns of dry lightning potential
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada says storm systems forecast to come into the B.C. Interior Monday (Aug. 16) and Tuesday could bring much-needed rain, but will also reintroduce the potential for dry ligh...
Aug 16, 2021
KIJHL to require players and bench staff to have full COVID-19 vaccination prior to puck drop
KAMLOOPS - The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) will require all its players, bench staff, and on-ice officials to be fully vaccinated with two doses of COVID-19 vaccine prior to th...
Aug 16, 2021
Merritt placed on Evacuation Alert
KAMLOOPS - The City of Merritt has been placed on an Evacuation Alert. The alert covers the entire city of approximately 7,100. It was put in place at 7:50 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 15) evening. Update from M...
Aug 15, 2021
Interior Health's Dr. Fenton addresses talks of third dose of vaccine
Talks of a third vaccine booster shot has started after German vaccine manufacturer Bio'N'Tech recently said that offering a third dose of its established two-shot vaccine is the best response to immu...
Aug 13, 2021
Dr. Fenton, Interior Health: 'We're seeing more cases than we've ever seen in the Interior'
KAMLOOPS - With COVID-19 cases rising, it's unsure if the province will move forward with its reopening plan on September 7."We're seeing more cases than we've ever seen in the Interior," said Dr. Car...
Aug 12, 2021
Evacuation Order for Logan Lake, Cherry Creek on alert
LOGAN LAKE - The community of Logan Lake is being ordered to evacuate as the Tremont Creek wildfire moves towards the community. Mayor Robin Smith made the declaration at 3:30 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 12)....
Aug 12, 2021
Petel drops out of election race
KAMLOOPS - It looks like it's back to the drawing board for the federal Liberals in the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding. It was only last weekend when George Petel was acclaimed as the Liberal candid...
Aug 12, 2021
Savona residents concerned about controlled ignitions they feel are unnecessary
KAMLOOPS - The scheduled backburns around the Tremont Creek wildfire are sending flames into the air and smoke into the sky. According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, the controlled burns are necessary....
Aug 11, 2021
