Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
B.C. informal family court promising for domestic violence victims: advocates
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A family court pilot project in British Columbia may be a promising solution for domestic violence victims trying to navigate a confusing and intimidating legal system, advocates say....
Jun 5, 2022
Lytton issues water restrictions and water quality advisory
LYTTON - The Village of Lytton issued a water quality advisory as well as water restrictions on Friday (June 3).The water quality advisory is due to "equipment not working", according to an update pos...
Jun 4, 2022
Southbound drivers blocked on Coquihalla Highway near Merritt
MERRITT - Southbound traffic on Highway 5 north of Merritt is reportedly blocked due to a vehicle incident, according to a tweet by Drive BC.As of 12:00 p.m. Saturday (June 4), crews are heading towar...
Jun 4, 2022
Kamloops library hosts national exhibit on Sixties Scoop
KAMLOOPS - Residents can learn more about a less-known part of Indigenous history today by visiting Bi-Giwen: Coming Home - Truth-Telling from the Sixties Scoop - a national travelling exhibit that wi...
Jun 4, 2022
With sales down and inventory up, Kamloops real estate achieves more balance in May
KAMLOOPS - The local real estate market took a step toward greater stability and balance in May, according to the Association of Interior Realtors. The latest Kamloops statistics show 263 sales in May...
Jun 3, 2022
Clearwater emergency department to see overnight closures this weekend
CLEARWATER, B.C. - The emergency department in Clearwater will once again see closures this weekend.Interior Health says the ER at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital will be closed from 5:00 p.m. Friday (...
Jun 3, 2022
With SD73's capital priorities finalized, the district awaits funding for new schools
KAMLOOPS - School District 73 has approved a new list of priorities for its five-year major capital projects plan. It includes five new schools and eight school replacements on top of a pair of new el...
Jun 3, 2022
Kamloops prepares for weekend of Hoops in the Loops and Block Party
KAMLOOPS - Residents in Kamloops are gearing up for this weekend's Hoops in the Loops in the downtown area starting June 3.The community 3-on-3 basketball tournament tips off Saturday (June 4) morning...
Jun 3, 2022
Province puts Spius Creek, Lower Nicola River on flood watch
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) has put several Southern Interior waterways on flood watch as rain falls across the province.As of 12:45 p.m. Friday (June 3), rivers under flood watc...
Jun 3, 2022
Sicamous mobile home park on evacuation alert as forecast rainfall causes landslide threat
SICAMOUS, B.C. - The District of Sicamous issued an evacuation alert for the Sicamous Creek Mobile Home Park Friday (June 3) morning. In an alert posted by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD...
Jun 3, 2022
