Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
BC Wildfire Service urging caution heading into weekend after multiple spot fires sparked by lightning activity
KAMLOOPS - A severe thunderstorm warning came to fruition on Thursday (Aug. 11), bringing plenty of rain, thunder and lightning to the Kamloops area. Kamloops Fire Centre Information Officer Melanie B...
Aug 12, 2022
Thursday's flash flooding in Merritt devastates homeowners just getting back on their feet from November
MERRITT B.C. - A severe thunderstorm on Thursday night (Aug. 11) in Merritt has resulted in localized flash flooding, as basements, crawl spaces and yards were once again inundated with water."The wat...
Aug 12, 2022
Presumed lightning strike sparks house fire in Savona
KAMLOOPS - It's believed that a lightning strike on Thursday (Aug. 11) evening led to extensive damage to home in Savona. The home on Watson Drive is missing a large portion of it's roof following the...
Aug 12, 2022
Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes parking lot assault, impaired crash, and recovered stolen vehicle
KAMLOOPS -Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 372 public complaints from midnight Friday (Aug. 5) to 9 a.m. on Monday (Aug. 8). Below are some incidents police attended.Hillside Drive parking lot...
Aug 12, 2022
Smoky skies bulletin issued for Kamloops, Nicola, and Shuswap areas
UPDATE: (11 a.m.): The smoky skies bulletin ended after around 11 hours.EARLIER: KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-to-48 hours.According to a s...
Aug 12, 2022
UPDATE: Missing woman found safe
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP say the woman reported missing on Aug. 11 and 18 has been located and is safe.(Please note: for privacy considerations any previous information pertaining to this indi...
Aug 11, 2022
Clearwater emergency department to close for eight consecutive nights
CLEARWATER, B.C. - The community of Clearwater will be without its emergency department for the next eight nights.In a news release, Interior Health says the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Emergency D...
Aug 11, 2022
DQ's Miracle Treat Day returns to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It's a loud and fast-moving operation behind the counter Thursday (Aug. 11) at the downtown Dairy Queen in Kamloops; Miracle Treat Day has arrived. By the end of the post-dinner dessert rus...
Aug 11, 2022
B.C. Liberal leader Kevin Falcon outlines plan to bring new doctors to B.C.
KAMLOOPS - "Lives are being lost in British Columbia because of the poor quality of health care being delivered right now," said B.C. Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon. The Liberals are calling for action t...
Aug 11, 2022
City expects to see uptick in foot traffic, revenue due to Kamloops 55+ Games
KAMLOOPS - We're less than two weeks away from the Canada 55+ Games that are coming to Kamloops.The games take place from August 23 - 26, 2022, and has 26 different competitions in a variety of sports...
Aug 11, 2022
