Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops' tree coupon program returns, available at local businesses
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops' program to increase the community's tree canopy is back.Kamloops' tree coupons have a value of $20 or $50 - depending on the price of the selected tree - and are avail...
Mar 29, 2021
NorKam, Westmount register first post-Spring Break COVID-19 exposures
KAMLOOPS - The first post-Spring Break COVID-19 exposures in schools within Interior Health (IH) have been found in Kamloops. According to the IH website, an exposure was detected at NorKam Secondary ...
Mar 29, 2021
Bird strike, engine stall - Causes determined in deadly Snowbirds crash
KAMLOOPS - A Canadian Armed Forces investigation into the deadly Snowbirds crash in Kamloops has now concluded, with safety recommendations going forward. On May 17 2020, the Snowbirds aerobatics team...
Mar 29, 2021
Small wildfire discovered north of Salmon Arm
SALMON ARM - Another small wildfire within the Kamloops region was discovered on Sunday (March 28).A 0.6-hectare fire is active at Tappen and Sunnybrae northwest of Salmon Arm.The Kamloops region has ...
Mar 28, 2021
Heavy snow and gusty winds expected for Coquihalla Sunday
A weather warning is in effect for the Nicola region. On the Coquihalla Highway between Hope to Merritt, snowfall between 15 to 25 cm is expected before snow tapers off this evening. Visibility may be...
Mar 28, 2021
‘Nobody is protecting this lake’: Stewards of Monte Lake continue cleanup
KAMLOOPS - Camille Staples and her family grew up going to Monte Lake at the halfway point between Kamloops and Vernon, although their enthusiasm to spend time there has dwindled over the years.Whethe...
Mar 27, 2021
Kamloops churches gearing up for in-person Easter services
KAMLOOPS - Watching church services online has become part of people's Sunday routines for the better part of a year, but starting as soon as this weekend, churches are allowed to welcome up to 50 peo...
Mar 26, 2021
RAW VIDEO: Sedan bursts into flames on Highway 5A in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - One Kamloops resident had an unfortunate Friday afternoon (Mar. 26) commute.At about 3:30, a Mazda 6 burst into flames at the intersection of Highway 5A and Hugh Allan Drive. It doesn't app...
Mar 26, 2021
After a year of window visits, relaxed restrictions will allow Kamloops man to hug his mother again
KAMLOOPS - For residents of long term care assisted living facilities, the past year has been extremely isolating. Visitors have been largely restricted from these facilities and COVID-19 outbreaks ha...
Mar 26, 2021
SD73 facing significant capacity issues in Kamloops schools
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday (Mar. 23), the City of Kamloops and the SD73 Board of Education held a joint meeting to discuss several issues facing the district. Among the topics of discussion were enrolment ...
Mar 26, 2021
