Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
SD73 student absenteeism returns to normal levels in February
KAMLOOPS - Student absenteeism in School District 73 (SD73) returned to near normal levels in February.A report from Rhonda Nixon, SD73 superintendent, shows absenteeism rates from Feb. 1 to 18, surpa...
Feb 28, 2022
Bulk diesel storage catches fire in Rose Hill
KAMLOOPS - Bulk diesel storage was caught burning in the Rose Hill area Sunday (Feb. 27) before noon. Kamloops Fire Rescue crews were on scene by 11:35 a.m. The City of Kamloops reported the fire was ...
Feb 28, 2022
Steady snow and risk of freezing rain expected for the Coquihalla Highway: Environment Canada
KAMLOOPS - Following a prolonged period of snow due to Pacific systems, the snow will change to rain on the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to Merritt. Environment Canada issued a special weather stateme...
Feb 27, 2022
Kamloops residents demonstrate in support of Ukraine
KAMLOOPS - Approximately 300 people marched in the streets of Kamloops Saturday afternoon (Feb. 26) to demonstrate their support for the citizens of Ukraine.The group gathered at Riverside Park where ...
Feb 26, 2022
Vehicle incident knocks out power for 6,000 Shuswap customers: BC Hydro
KAMLOOPS - BC Hydro crews are working to restore power for 6,000 customers in the Shuswap. According to its website, BC Hydro says power has been off for the customers north of Chase and Salmon Arm si...
Feb 26, 2022
Snowfall expected for Coquihalla over the weekend, heaviest snow on Sunday: Environment Canada
KAMLOOPS - The Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt can expect another night of heavy snow.Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Saturday (Feb. 26) morning that forecast 15 to 2...
Feb 26, 2022
One dead in crash on Highway 5 north of Kamloops Wednesday
KAMLOOPS - A two-vehicle crash that disrupted traffic on Highway 5 north of Kamloops Wednesday (Feb. 23) was fatal.Barriere RCMP say a man in his 60s died after his brown four-door Honda Civic sedan c...
Feb 26, 2022
COVID-19 related ICU and hospitalization rates in B.C. decrease Friday
VICTORIA - Hospitalizations in B.C. have dropped again today (Feb. 25), with health officials reporting 599 people hospitalized with COVID-19. (Down by 13 since Thursday) Intensive care patient number...
Feb 25, 2022
Fraser-Nicola MLA seeking details around how and when BC Budget recovery funding will be used
MERRITT, B.C. - After a history years of wildfires and flooding, the B.C. government has pledged more than $2 billion to help people recover from those events. From this funding, $1.5 billion over the...
Feb 25, 2022
Rally in support of Ukraine to take place Saturday in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A rally to support the Ukrainian people will happen in Kamloops on Saturday. The 'Stand with Ukraine' rally will begin at 3 p.m. at Riverside Park. The show of support will take place near ...
Feb 25, 2022
