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Structure protection now the focus for crews on the ground in the North Shuswap
SCOTCH CREEK, BC - The message on Friday (August 18) from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD): stay away. "If you're planning on coming to the North Shuswap area, we are advising against tha...
Aug 18, 2023
More evacuation orders issued in regards to Lower East Adams Lake wildfire
ADAMS LAKE, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) and the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) have both issued new evacuation orders for properties around the Lower East Adams Lake...
Aug 18, 2023
Man taken to hospital after shooting on the North Shore
KAMLOOPS - A man was sent to hospital with life-threatening injures after a shooting on the North Shore early Friday (Aug. 18) morning.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say there were reports of shots ...
Aug 18, 2023
Village of Lytton on evacuation alert, TNRD expands evacuation order due to Kookipi Creek wildfire
LYTTON, B.C. - The Village of Lytton is on evacuation alert.In a news release late Thursday (Aug. 17) evening, the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) issued an evacuation alert for 216 propertie...
Aug 18, 2023
TNRD expands evacuation order in response to Ross Moore Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) substantially expanded its evacuation order due to the danger from the Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops.In a news release issued Thurs...
Aug 17, 2023
Wildfire service plots huge planned ignition to protect North Shuswap Thursday
LEE CREEK, B.C. - B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) officials are hoping a massive planned ignition can alleviate the danger from the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire to North Shuswap communities.In an updat...
Aug 17, 2023
Kamloops and area, local highways expected to face gusty winds and dry lightning
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops and area and local highways are expected to face challenging storm conditions Thursday (Aug. 17) into Friday.In a special weather statement online, Environment Canada says a dry co...
Aug 17, 2023
Arbitrator rules City of Kamloops broke collective agreement with bylaw restructuring, orders negotiation
KAMLOOPS - An arbitrator has ruled the City of Kamloops' 2020 restructuring of its Bylaw Services Department violated the collective agreement with its unionized employees but has stopped short of ord...
Aug 16, 2023
Lower East Adams Lake fire surpasses 10,000 ha; evacuation alert issued for Scotch Creek
SCOTCH CREEK, B.C. - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is taking even more precautions due to threat the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, placing the entire community of Scotch Creek on eva...
Aug 16, 2023
Looming end date still in place for Noble Creek Irrigation System - but hope springs eternal
KAMLOOPS - The Noble Creek Irrigation System's days are still numbered, but Kamloops council has given users some reason for hope.After nearly six hours of discussion on the issue Tuesday (Aug. 15), K...
Aug 15, 2023
