Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Clearwater Emergency department closing overnight Tuesday
CLEARWATER - Clearwater and area residents are advised Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Emergency Department will be on diversion from 6 p.m. today (July 12) until 7 a.m. tomorrow (July 13), due to limi...
Jul 12, 2022
Supposedly dead person declared alive, highlighting busy weekend for Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP had a busy weekend, responding to 377 calls between 12:00 a.m. Saturday (July 9) and 9:00 a.m. Monday. These are the more significant calls reported by the detachment:--A dist...
Jul 12, 2022
After hot June, Kamloops construction sector on pace for second-busiest year ever
KAMLOOPS - It might not be record-setting territory, but the Kamloops building sector was on a torrid pace during the first half of 2022.New numbers from the City of Kamloops Building Inspection Divis...
Jul 12, 2022
High streamflow advisory ends for North Thompson; South Thompson expected to recede
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) has ended the high streamflow advisory for the North Thompson River.In an update Tuesday (July 12) morning, BCRFC says flows in the North Thompson Riv...
Jul 12, 2022
Category Two open fire prohibition to begin in Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - Effective at noon on Friday (July 15), Category Two open fire will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre.In a news release from BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) Tuesday (July 12), the...
Jul 12, 2022
Three-vehicle crash on Highway 1 in Salmon Arm sends six patients to hospital
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Six patients were taken to hospital after a three-vehicle collision on Highway 1 in Salmon Arm Monday (July 11) evening.BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) told CFJC Today five gro...
Jul 12, 2022
Kamloops mayor concerned B.C. Housing changes could affect local projects
KAMLOOPS - On Friday evening, the B.C. NDP government announced wholesale changes to the B.C. Housing Board of Commissioners. The changes include a new chairperson, Allan Seckel, and more than half th...
Jul 11, 2022
As premiers push for federal dollars, Kamloops MLA urges province to take immediate healthcare measures
KAMLOOPS - Canada's thirteen premiers are meeting in Victoria this week for the first face-to-face Council of the Federation since the start of the pandemic. Premier John Horgan will be playing host a...
Jul 11, 2022
Mustard Seed hopes to help people who use substances through new Men's Recovery Program fundraiser
KAMLOOPS - The Mustard Seed's Men's Supportive Recovery Program is holding a fundraiser starting Monday (July 11) to assist those living with a substance use disorder. "There was anything that I wante...
Jul 11, 2022
UPDATE: Missing woman found
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (July 15): RCMP say the young woman has been found and is safe.
Jul 11, 2022 Image Credit: Kamloops RCMP
