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TNRD partially rescinds evacuation alert to 142 properties impacted by July Mountain wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) partially rescinded an evacuation alert due to the July Mountain wildfire south of Merritt Saturday (Aug. 7) afternoon.The evacuation alert has ...
Aug 07, 2021
Long weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes threats with glass and firearms
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 520 calls for service over the B.C. Day long weekend from midnight, Friday July 30, to 9 a.m. on Tuesday Aug. 3, 2021. Below are some highlights fro...
Aug 07, 2021
Kamloops residents ready to dash as several neighbourhoods remain under wildfire Evacuation Alert
KAMLOOPS - Significant growth of the White Rock Lake wildfire Thursday triggered evacuation orders on properties in the TNRD just outside of Kamloops city limits. Within the city, homes in Dallas, Bar...
Aug 06, 2021
Bars & nightclubs ordered to shutdown in Central Okanagan to curb rising COVID-19 cases
KELOWNA, B.C. - COVID-19 cases continue to increase in the Central Okanagan which has resulted in more, stronger restrictions being put in place.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Fr...
Aug 06, 2021
Tensions easing over Sparks Lake wildfire northwest of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It appears the worst may be over in the battle to contain the largest wildfire in British Columbia. The B.C. Wildfire Service says it hasn't seen significant growth on the 771 square kilome...
Aug 06, 2021
BC Wildfire Service confirms massive growth in White Rock Lake wildfire southeast of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reports the White Rock Lake wildfire has ballooned in size to 45,000 hectares. That's a massive jump from the approximate size estimate of 32,500 hectares Thu...
Aug 06, 2021
White Rock Lake wildfire jumps Highway 97 and moves into Monte Lake
KAMLOOPS - Fueled by strong winds, the White Rock Lake wildfire has left a devastating path of destruction through Monte Lake Thursday (Aug. 5) evening. Scottie Duncan captured images of the aftermath...
Aug 05, 2021
Highway 97 closed as White Rock Lake wildfire burns aggressively
KAMLOOPS - Wind gusts of up to 40 kilometres an hour are forecast to sweep across the White Rock Lake wildfire southeast of Kamloops. Drive BC is reporting on Highway 97 has been closed between Monte ...
Aug 05, 2021
Kamloops real estate sales slow but prices stable
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops and District Real Estate Association (KADREA) is reporting a drop in residential sales for the second consecutive month.290 homes were sold over the month of July. That's a 12....
Aug 05, 2021
New evacuations ordered as B.C. wildfire flares, but rain possible this weekend
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service says more than 100 new fires have broken out this week in British Columbia as lightning storms and a return to hot weather helped push the number of active fires to...
Aug 05, 2021
