Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
WestJet working to increase Kamloops connections prior to international travel resumption
KAMLOOPS - West Jet listened to Kamloops stakeholders in a virtual roundtable this morning (July 28) as the airline looks to see what's needed in a travel and tourism restart.There are two key upcomin...
Jul 28, 2021
Ruins and destruction of Lytton bring back memories of heartbreak for Louis Creek
KAMLOOPS - Eighteen years ago, the McLure fire roared through Louis Creek destroying homes and businesses, similar to what happened recently in Lytton. The ruins and destruction of the Lytton communit...
Jul 28, 2021
Kamloops lottery retailer awarded $35K seller's prize from BCLC
KAMLOOPS - When someone strikes it rich on the Lotto Max, it's not just the player who gets the prize. Sam Aggerwal is the owner of Mcgoo's Smokes and Stuff in Northhills Mall. On Wednesday, he was pr...
Jul 28, 2021
Wildfire Service preparing for tough conditions as Kamloops Fire Centre heats up
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service says it is bracing for more significant fire behaviour in the coming days, as the region faces a predicted heat wave. BC Wildfire Service Fire Information Officer Sh...
Jul 28, 2021
Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh to visit former Kamloops Residential School
TK'EMLUPS - The leader of the federal New Democrats will be making a stop in Kamloops tomorrow (July 29), and meeting with Tk'emlps te Secwpemc chief and council. As part of a week-long tour of Indige...
Jul 28, 2021
COVID -19 outbreak declared in Central Okanagan - Restrictions reintroduced
KAMLOOPS - COVID-19 restrictions are returning for residents of the Central Okanagan including Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country and Peachland. Interior Health has declared an outbreak for the regio...
Jul 28, 2021
One person sent to hospital after plane overturns on Kamloops Lake
UPDATE (3:40 p.m.): Kamloops RCMP responded to a report involving a small plane that was found upside down in Kamloops Lake near Frederick Road. Cst. Crystal Evelyn said the lone occupant of the plane...
Jul 28, 2021
Health officials warn to be prepared for predicted heatwave in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - As heat continues to build in the Interior, albeit not as intense at last month's heat dome, the potential for heat-related illness rises.Kamloops is projected to reach the mid-to-high '30s...
Jul 28, 2021
'It's a big relief': Walhachin evacuation order lifted as fire crews battle Tremont Creek wildfire
KAMLOOPS - On Monday (July 26) night, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) rescinded an evacuation order that they had placed on the community of Walhachin.For Darren and Jody Carey, Tuesday (...
Jul 27, 2021
Counsellor: Smoke and haze causing summertime sadness
Kamloops is ranked "very high risk" on Environment Canada's Air Quality Index today (July 27).The advice from health officials remains the same - avoid outdoor activities and stay hydrated, but is the...
Jul 27, 2021
