Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
BC company provides Wildland Firefighter Training for men facing barriers to career success
KAMLOOPS - On a smoky Thursday near Logan Lake, this group of men are out learning how to run and maintain a brush saw. They're here as part of an eight-week Wildland Firefighting and Silviculture Pro...
Aug 12, 2021
Dr. Fenton, Interior Health: 'We're seeing more cases than we've ever seen in the Interior'
KAMLOOPS - With COVID-19 cases rising, it's unsure if the province will move forward with its reopening plan on September 7."We're seeing more cases than we've ever seen in the Interior," said Dr. Car...
Aug 12, 2021
Evacuation Order for Logan Lake, Cherry Creek on alert
LOGAN LAKE - The community of Logan Lake is being ordered to evacuate as the Tremont Creek wildfire moves towards the community. Mayor Robin Smith made the declaration at 3:30 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 12)....
Aug 12, 2021
Active COVID-19 cases within Interior Health increases to 2,199
VICTORIA - With thousands of active COVID-19 cases, the Interior Health (IH) region continues to be the highest area of new case counts in B.C. In today's (Aug. 12) update, the province says 513 new c...
Aug 12, 2021
Suspect identified in pair of Columbia Street grass fires - Kamloops RCMP seeking dash cam footage
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say a suspect has been identified in relation to a series of grass fires along Columbia Street yesterday (Aug. 11). Police say around 3:30 p.m Wednesday, officers were called ...
Aug 12, 2021
"This is a catastrophic event" BC Wildfire Service on White Rock Lake wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service says high temperatures, low humidity and an increase in winds are making wildfire conditions challenging in southern British Columbia."In my 28 years, I've never see...
Aug 12, 2021
Vaccinations mandatory for anyone working in senior homes across B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Anyone working in long-term care and assisted living facilities in British Columbia, will now require a COVID-19 vaccination. B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer D...
Aug 12, 2021
New grant program to be developed for Kamloops businesses hit by vandalism and graffiti
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops and local Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to create a new grant for businesses impacted by vandalism and graffiti. The City says in a news release today (Aug. 12) it...
Aug 12, 2021
Kamloops residents warned of recent phone scam incidents
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP are warning the public about another series of phone scams. The local detachment says over the past week, several incidents have caught their attention, with one victim losing...
Aug 12, 2021
Momich Lake wildfire leads to Evacuation Order for the north end of Adams Lake
KAMLOOPS - An Evacuation Order has been issued for 11 properties at the northern edge of Adams Lake.The Thompson-Nicola Regional District issued the alert this morning (Aug. 12) because of the growth ...
Aug 12, 2021
