Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Wildfire near Lytton, B.C., smaller than believed but heat creates challenges
LYTTON, B.C. - The estimated size of a wildfire burning near Lytton, B.C., has been reduced thanks to more accurate mapping, however the BC Wildfire Service warns there's still a risk it will grow. Th...
Jul 24, 2022
Pedestrian transported to hospital after being hit by car on Columbia Street
KAMLOOPS - One pedestrian was transported to hospital after being hit by a car at Columbia Street and McGill Road shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday (July 23). BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) was ...
Jul 24, 2022
Vehicle incident closes northbound lane on Highway 5 south of Merritt
UPDATE (12:30 p.m.): DriveBC is now reporting the incident has cleared. UPDATE (9:30 a.m.): DriveBC says the right lane is the one that is blocked and that crews are on the scene. MERRITT - One northb...
Jul 24, 2022
Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir hopes papal visit to Edmonton will be a meaningful step forward in truth and reconciliation
TK'EMLUPS TE SECWEPEMC - Tk'emlups te Secwepemc Kkpi7 Rosanne Casimir left for Edmonton Sunday (July 23) morning. When she and a delegation of Tk'emlups community members arrive there, they will see P...
Jul 24, 2022
Tobiano Golf Course ranks 90th in Golf Digest's 2022 Top 100 courses in the World
KAMLOOPS - A local golf course has found its way onto Golf Digest's Top 100 courses in the World ranking.Tobiano, located next to Kamloops lake ranks 90th on the worldwide list.The Golf Digest website...
Jul 23, 2022
Public invited to Overlander's Day in Kamloops Sunday
KAMLOOPS - The Overlander's Day celebration has returned to Kamloops and is kicking off at 10 a.m on Sunday (July 24).A fun-filled community day has a lineup of events taking place at Brocklehurst Par...
Jul 23, 2022
Volunteers needed for Okanagan Alzheimer's study
KELOWNA - Okanagan Clinical Trials is asking for volunteers for a research study for individuals living with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD).Located in Kelowna, a study is being conducted to...
Jul 23, 2022
Temperatures set to rise could bring further challenges to Nohomin Creek wildfire
LYTTON - As a wildfire is burning 1.7 kilometres northwest of Lytton on the west side of the Fraser River, the B.C. Wildfire Service says rising temperatures could make the fire worse for crews.The fi...
Jul 23, 2022
100 Mile House emergency department closed for three nights
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - The emergency department at the 100 Mile District General Hospital will be closed overnight this weekend according to a news release from Interior Health (IH).On Friday, Saturda...
Jul 22, 2022
Sparks fly at TRU summer welding camp that teaches kids the trick of the trade
KAMLOOPS - A welding camp hosted at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is setting up the next generation of trades workers.The Arx and Sparx Welding Camp, which ran from Monday (July 18) to Friday (July...
Jul 22, 2022
