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Wildfire burning north of Coquihalla Summit grows to 105 hectares, not threatening structures or utilities
HOPE, B.C. - A wildfire discovered along the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt on Monday (Sept. 1) has grown to 105 hectares in size. The BC Wildfire Service says the Mine Creek wildfire nor...
Sep 02, 2025
Lightning sparks small fires near Merritt, 100 Mile House
KAMLOOPS - Lightning that has moved through the BC Interior over the past few days has sparked several new fires, with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) noting clusters near Merritt and 100 Mile House.As...
Sep 01, 2025
Storm, Centennials, Heat to play preseason hockey this week as KIJHL season draws near
KAMLOOPS - A trio of Kamloops-area Junior A teams are set to play preseason hockey in just a few days as the 2025-26 KIJHL season approaches.The Kamloops Storm will play four preseason games in Septem...
Sep 01, 2025
Russia is suspected of jamming the radar of EU leader's plane above Bulgaria, an official says
BRUSSELS (AP) - A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen was hit by radar jamming over Bulgaria in a suspected Russian operation, a spokesperson said Monday. The plane lande...
Sep 01, 2025
Heat warning reissued for Kamloops-area as daytime temperatures poised to soar into mid 30s
KAMLOOPS - As expected, Environment Canada has reissued a heat warning for the Kamloops-area as it forecasts temperatures to be above the warning threshold once again. The weather agency says daytime ...
Aug 31, 2025
Health officials urging parents to check children's vaccination records ahead of new school year
KAMLOOPS - As kids prepare to head back to the classroom on Tuesday (Sept. 2), Interior Health officials are asking parents to check their child's immunization records to ensure its up to date. "As ch...
Aug 31, 2025
Search underway for new physicians to staff Sun Peaks Health Centre
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - The search for new family physicians to staff the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre has begun. The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (SPMRM) has launched its request for proposa...
Aug 31, 2025
Lightning strikes, hot weather cause wildfires in B.C. to surge to more than 140
The number of wildfires in British Columbia continues to swell as thousands of lightning strikes hit the province due to persisting hot and dry weather. The BC Wildfire Service says about 140 wildfire...
Aug 31, 2025
Heat warnings lifted but Kamloops-area temperatures to remain well above seasonal into September
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has lifted a heat warning for the Kamloops-area, though there is a chance it will be restored early next week. The heat warning, which was issued last Sunday (Aug. 24), w...
Aug 30, 2025
Early Saturday fire in Upper Sahali Park under control
KAMLOOPS - Firefighters in Kamloops appear to have made quick work of an early Saturday (Aug. 30) morning fire in an Upper Sahali park. Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) crews were called to Gordonhorn Park ...
Aug 30, 2025
