Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Tower officially opens amid questions about staffing
KAMLOOPS - It was a big day at Royal Inland Hospital on Monday (July 18). After years of planning, preparation and construction, the new Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower officially opened to the public....
Jul 18, 2022
City to review and update Kamloops Social Plan
KAMLOOPS - It will clarify the City's role in addressing social issues like homelessness, childcare, substance use and climate justice - council is set to review and update the Kamloops Social Plan.Th...
Jul 18, 2022
Locals run around Kamloops solving BC Wildlife Park Scavenger Hunt Sunday
KAMLOOPS - Locals spent their Sunday (July 17) running around solving clues for the annual BC Wildlife Park Scavenger Hunt.Folks were able to discover what the city has to offer through the competitio...
Jul 18, 2022
Six new wildfires may have been caused by Sunday's lightning storm: B.C. Wildfire Service
KAMLOOPS - Sunday night's (July 17) thunderstorm through the Kamloops Fire Centre may have started six new wildfires.Aydan Coray, Fire Information Officer for the B.C. Wildfire Service, says while a l...
Jul 18, 2022
Province announces funding for staff supports, three new operating rooms at Royal Inland Hospital
KAMLOOPS - Provincial Health Minister Adrian Dix has announced five new operating rooms split between the two largest hospitals in Interior Health. Three will be opened at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) ...
Jul 18, 2022
TNRD and Pritchard Fire Department hosting volunteer firefighter open house for Monte Creek
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is inviting residents to attend an upcoming open house to learn more about becoming a volunteer firefighter for the Monte Creek area.The open ho...
Jul 18, 2022
Nohomin Creek wildfire west of Lytton advancing towards Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park
LYTTON, B.C. - As of Sunday (July 17) evening, the Nohomin Creek wildfire is mapped at 1,706 hectares and remains out of control.In an update from the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS), the fire's western ...
Jul 18, 2022
Late night thunderstorm causes mudslide on Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge
MERRITT, B.C. - Late Sunday (July 17) night thunderstorms caused further issues on Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge.According to DriveBC, a mudslide between Dot Ranch Cut-Off Road West and...
Jul 18, 2022
Clearwater ER closed Sunday night
CLEARWATER - The emergency department at Clearwater's hospital has been closed since Saturday (July 16) night and will remain closed until Monday (July 18) morning at 7 a.m.The emergency room at Dr. H...
Jul 17, 2022
City considers temporary options after new spray park in Riverside Park delayed
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is considering a temporary spray park in Riverside Park following delays to the new park that was meant to be finished for this summer. The spray park is now delayed un...
Jul 17, 2022
