Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Wildfire near Savona now under control
KAMLOOPS - A wildfire which popped up near Savona on Sunday grew to two hectares, but is now under control.BC Wildfire information officer Taylor MacDonald says the fire is not expected to grow past i...
James Peters Jul 22, 2019 Image Credit: BC Government
Two men missing from Surrey; vehicle found near Logan Lake
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - Police are asking for the public's help in locating two men missing from Surrey. Surrey RCMP say in a news release that Richard Scurr and Ryan Provencher were last seen at 12:30 p.m...
James Peters Jul 22, 2019
Weather in July continues to provide a mix of scenarios
KAMLOOPS - The latest forecast from Environment Canada is showing more of that higher temperature, summertime weather for Kamloops and the surrounding areas. Meteorologist Chris Emond says the start o...
Jul 22, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
New wildfire pops up near Savona
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Wildfire Service has sprung into action after a wildfire report west of Savona.According to a social media post by the service, the fire measures about one hectare, and is burning ...
Jul 21, 2019 Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service
Public warned of E. coli contamination near 3 Shuswap Lake campgrounds
SALMON ARM - Swimmers, campers, and those headed out on the water are being warned of possible bacteria contamination in parts of Shuswap Lake today. The Adams Lake Indian Band issued a beach advisory...
Jul 21, 2019 Water advisory issued
Celebrating 'The Shore' with Overlander's Day festivities
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops celebrates the Shore today (July 21) with the annual Overlander's Day festival. Hosted by the North Shore Business Improvement Association, activities include a Fun Factor carousel...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jul 21, 2019 (Overlander's Day)
BIG Little Science Centre celebrates 50th anniversary of moon landing
KAMLOOPS - The BIG Little Science Centre has a full day of activities planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first steps taken on the moon. Starting at 10 a.m today (July 20), the Kamloops c...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jul 20, 2019 (Rocket model)
Over 1,000 lbs of food bank donations collected at Sun Peaks Summer High Five Day
SUN PEAKS - The numbers are in, and Sun Peaks Resort's Summer High Five Day has proven to be a record setting success. Monday, July 15, the semi-annual event offered full day lift passes to visitors, ...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jul 20, 2019 Chet Mourant, Manager of Warehouse Operations at the Kamloops Food Bank, collecting food donations at Sun Peaks Resort on Monday.
Nurse shortage impacting ER and ICU at Royal Inland Hospital
KAMLOOPS - The regional chair of the BC Nurses' Union says Royal Inland Hospital is currently facing a shortage of critical care nurses. Tracy Quewezance says there are significant temporary and perma...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jul 19, 2019 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
B.C. man with one leg takes on 1,000 km cycling journey for mental health
KAMLOOPS - A man who grew up in Kamloops has returned to the city on his cycling trip from Calgary to Vancouver. Jasan Doherty lost his right leg and the toes on his left foot 13 years ago when he was...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jul 19, 2019 Image Credit: Facebook / Jasan Doherty
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