Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
BC Wildfire Service responding to grassfire south of Merritt
MERRITT - A small grassfire has sparked about four kilometres southeast of Merritt. The Fox Farm Road fire is estimated to be one hectare and is visible from the Coquihalla Highway. DriveBC is reporti...
Aug 22, 2020
Kamloops residents asked to provide input ahead of budget discussion
KAMLOOPS - The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about some new challenges in the planning process for the city's 2021 budget. On Tuesday (Aug. 25), City of Kamloops staff will be asking council whether t...
Aug 22, 2020
UPDATE: Missing man located
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP now say this individual is no longer considered missing.
Aug 21, 2020
ASK Wellness recognizes long-time volunteer as they break ground on Cookie's Place
KAMLOOPS - Since its humble beginnings back in 1992, ASK Wellness Society has grown from an organization promoting health and education, to now a powerhouse focused on helping people through providing...
Aug 21, 2020
Kamloops touted for its compliance with provincial health guidelines as fines come into play
KAMLOOPS - The province is taking a firmer stance on large gatherings, adding fines of up to $2,000 to their arsenal in the fight against COVID-19. "So, if you're hosting a large penthouse party, orga...
Aug 21, 2020
Kamloops-Thompson School District confirms dates, details for back to school
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School District has confirmed some dates and details as students prepare for going back to school.The district says all elementary and secondary students will return o...
Aug 21, 2020
Merritt restricts watering as drought conditions persist
MERRITT, B.C. - Drought conditions in the Nicola Valley mean Merritt residents will need to restrict their watering.According to a news release issued by the City of Merritt, drought conditions in the...
Aug 21, 2020
Kamloops organizations work to keep community fed during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - Volunteers at the Mount Paul Community Food Centre operate like a well-oiled machine as they prepare food for their next round of takeaway meals. "To date we're actually at 24,971 meals," s...
Aug 20, 2020
Rain helps cool 37-hectare wildfire near Adams Lake
KAMLOOPS - Rain in the North Thompson is helping firefighters get the upper hand on a fire near the north end of Adams Lake.Fire Information Officer Kyla Fraser says the Barriere Pass Forest Service R...
Aug 20, 2020
Police investigating possible connection between Shuswap-area shooting, hit-and-run incident
CHASE, B.C - Chase RCMP are investigating a recent shooting and hit-and-run incident that may be connected. In a release from Sgt. Barry Kennedy, RCMP say around 3:00 a.m Thursday (Aug. 20) officers h...
Aug 20, 2020
