Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Interior Health COVID-19 vaccination now open for drop-ins for those seeking first dose
KELOWNA - Interior Health (IH) says anyone 12 and over looking to get a first dose of COVID-19 is now welcome to drop into a community clinic. In a news release, IH says no appointments are necessary ...
Jun 25, 2021
Kamloops residents urged to take heat seriously, as temperature climbs into the weekend
KAMLOOPS - While Kamloops is used to sunny, hot weather, Environment Canada warns this kind of heat wave has never hit the area. Meteorologist Armel Castellan says people are facing a real risk. "We'r...
Jun 25, 2021
Clearwater prohibits campfires with hot dry weather on the way
KAMLOOPS - The District of Clearwater is joining the District of Barriere in banning campfires and any open burning within the district.The ban will go into effect Saturday (June 26) at noon. In a mes...
Jun 25, 2021
One in custody following Scotch Creek incident
KAMLOOPS - One person has been arrested and is being held in custody following an incident in the Scotch Creek area. A resident of Scotch Creek says police cars are at a car wash on Squilax-Anglemont ...
Jun 25, 2021
'We're on track for next week': Dr. Henry confident about Phase 3 of B.C. reopening
KAMLOOPS - At the peak of COVID-19 this spring, Interior Health reported 125 cases. That happened on Apr. 10 - 12 per cent of the daily case count. Two and a half months later, while cases have droppe...
Jun 25, 2021
On the verge of 'unprecedented' heat wave, Kamloops Fire Centre officials ponder campfire ban
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada says the temperatures Kamloops will see next week will be unprecedented in recorded history. Forecaster Armel Castellan says beginning Saturday (June 26), we are expectin...
Jun 25, 2021
KSA students who helped refurbish Kamloops Chinese cemetery honoured
KAMLOOPS - The Grade 4/5 class who helped clean up and refurbish the Kamloops Chinese Cemetery were recognized on Friday for their efforts. During a year-end assembly, the students from Mrs. CJ's clas...
Jun 25, 2021
Accident snarls traffic Thursday night on Summit
KAMLOOPS - A serious accident last night on the Summit Connector near Superstore at McGill. All we know is that it was a T-bone accident. No indication of injuries at this point. It happened about 7:3...
Jun 25, 2021
Water sport rentals begin Friday at Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - Hanging out at the beach of Riverside Park is a summer staple in Kamloops, but beyond that there isn't much to do. Now, Tourism Kamloops is adding a little more fun to your summer ventures ...
Jun 24, 2021
1-ON-1: Dr. Bonnie Henry speaks to recent COVID spikes in Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - The COVID-19 case count within interior health has dropped to twelve within the last 24 hours, but just on Wednesday, Interior Health accounted for 31 per cent of the daily case count (21 o...
Jun 24, 2021
