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Canada's next national census set for May 2026
OTTAWA - The next Canadian census will be held in May 2026. The federal cabinet has issued an order fixing the date for the census and the questions it will ask. The last census was held in 2021 and w...
Jun 23, 2025
Iran launches missiles and drones at Israel in the wake of US strikes on its nuclear targets
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran fired a salvo of missiles and drones on Monday at Israel while also warning the United States that its military has been given a "free hand" to attack American ...
Jun 23, 2025
Section of 4th Avenue in downtown Kamloops to be closed Monday for paving and utility work
KAMLOOPS - A heads up to drivers in downtown Kamloops as the City says there will be a detour in place Monday (June 23).The City says 4th Avenue between Columbia Street and Battle Street will be fully...
Jun 22, 2025
TNRD residents vote against proposed expanded Tobiano and Cherry Creek fire protection service
KAMLOOPS - It's back to the drawing board for the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) as residents of Tobiano and Cherry Creek voted against a new Fire Protection Service that would have covered ...
Jun 22, 2025
Upper Nicola Band gauging feedback on proposed $500-million AI data centre
MERRITT - Upper Nicola Band members will head to the polls next month to vote on a proposal to build a new $500-million AI data centre on their reserve, near the City of Merritt. The proposed data cen...
Jun 21, 2025
High streamflow advisories, flood watches in place across B.C. Interior
KAMLOOPS - The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a number of high streamflow advisories in the Interior as the forecast calls for rain and possibly snow this weekend.The advisory is in place for the...
Jun 21, 2025
As wait times for new schools grow, SD73 to investigate prefab additions
KAMLOOPS - The process of applying for, and then receiving, capital funding from the province of B.C. for new schools is painfully slow. While the Kamloops-Thompson School District recently received f...
Jun 20, 2025
Overnight snowfall expected for Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt, Okanagan Connector
MERRITT, B.C. - The first night of summer solstice could bring overnight flurries to some Interior highways. In a special weather statement, Environment Canada says around four centimetres of snow is ...
Jun 20, 2025
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Kamloops and area, including the Coquihalla Highway
UPDATE (10:00 a.m.): In an additional special weather statement, Environment Canada says the the Fraser Canyon, Nicola, Shuswap and South Thompson regions can expect 20 to 40 millimetres of rainfall b...
Jun 20, 2025
UPDATE: Kamloops Law Courts reopens after bomb threat; no explosives found
KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 3:15 p.m.): Kamloops RCMP have confirmed that the shutdown at the law courts this morning was due to a bomb threat, though they say no explosives were found. In an update, RCMP Cons...
Jun 19, 2025
