Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
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
Wet weekend could spell rising water in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - As we head into the last weekend of May, the weather could help accelerate some of the high water we've been expecting in the region. On Thursday, Environment Canada issued a special weathe...
May 29, 2020
Local MLAs eye budget as top concern ahead of return to Legislature
KAMLOOPS - The Legislative Assembly of B.C. is set to reconvene on June 22, after a months-long break due to COVID-19. While some MLAs will meet from the comfort of their homes, local opposition MLAs ...
May 29, 2020
