Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Area waterways holding steady in wake of weekend rain
KAMLOOPS - Rivers in the Kamloops area appear to be holding steady in spite of a major rain event over the weekend.Meteorologist Carmen Hartt from Environment Canada says the spring storm hit a large ...
Jun 01, 2020
Air Forces investigation focusing on birdstrike as probable cause of Kamloops Snowbird crash
KAMLOOPS - The Royal Canadian Air Forces (RCAF) says the investigation into the May 17 Snowbirds crash in Kamloops is focusing on a birdstrike as a possible cause.The incident resulted in the death of...
Jun 01, 2020
Cache Creek avoids further flood evacuation alerts after rainy weekend
CACHE CREEK - Village of Cache Creek officials say severe weather warnings did not live up to the expectation, and flooding potential did not worsen over the weekend. The Village is still under a stat...
May 31, 2020
BC Wildfire Service makes short work of minor fire near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The B.C Wildfire Service says a small wildfire that popped up Saturday (May 30) near the Buse Lake area is now under control. Kamloops Fire Centre Information Officer Kyla Fraser says an in...
May 31, 2020
BC Chamber of Commerce Director highlights importance of communication, advocacy during pandemic
KAMLOOPS - In the midst of a period of economic uncertainty during a global pandemic, a Kamloops woman has taken on a new leadership role for B.C business advocacy. Aleece Laird has been at the helm o...
May 31, 2020
Canadian Association of Journalists honours CFJC for broadcast series
KAMLOOPS - Two CFJC Today journalists have been recognized by the Canadian Association of Journalists for their work on a broadcast series. Videographer Kent Simmonds and former CFJC reporter Ashley L...
May 31, 2020
Sun Peaks Transfer Station and Recycling Depot closed due to landslide
SUN PEAKS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District says the transfer station and recycling depot in the Sun Peaks area will be closed until further notice, due to a recent landslide. In a post on Faceb...
May 30, 2020
Shuswap Emergency Program boosting flood preparation efforts throughout weekend
SALMON ARM - A sandbagging machine has been brought in today (May 30) to expedite flood prep for Salmon Valley residents, ahead of what's expected to be a rainy weekend in the Shuswap area. In a relea...
May 30, 2020
Fortis crews on site after gas line struck in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents are reminded to call before digging, after a backyard gas line was struck in the downtown area this morning (May 30). Sean Beardow with Fortis B.C says crews are currentl...
May 30, 2020
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for South Thompson
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several areas in B.C today (May 30) - including the South Thompson. According to the forecaster, a low pressure system will mov...
May 30, 2020
