Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Nicola First Nations sign development deal to transform former tourist centre into highway hub
MERRITT, B.C. - The five Nicola Valley First Nations have announced a development agreement for the Gateway 286 project near Merritt, calling it a 'major milestone' in the redevelopment of the former ...
Aaron Schulze Jan 09, 2024
Kamloops city crews working to remove compact snow before temperatures plummet
KAMLOOPS - Following the community's largest widespread snowfall of winter so far, City of Kamloops crews are aiming to clean up the remains before temperatures drastically drop.Glen Farrow, the City ...
Aaron Schulze Jan 09, 2024
Vehicle incident impacts traffic on Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon
UPDATE (9:30 a.m.): DriveBC says the stretch of Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon is open to single-lane-alternating traffic. Drivers are being asked to watch for traffic control.Another update is d...
Aaron Schulze Jan 09, 2024
Kamloops' extreme weather shelter opens as temperatures drop
KAMLOOPS - With snow expected to fall throughout the area and temperatures dropping fast, shelter operators are expecting a sharp uptick in demand for their services this week."There is going to be a ...
Aaron Schulze Jan 08, 2024
Interior region facing highway snowfall warnings, temperature drops this week
KAMLOOPS - It's been a mild winter thus far, but Environment Canada says we're in for a rude awakening. Snowfall warnings are in effect for several highways throughout the Interior and temperatures ar...
Aaron Schulze Jan 08, 2024
UBC study shows exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to dementia, heart and lung problems
KAMLOOPS - Wildfires are a common occurence in British Columbia. However, the intensity of these fires and the amount of timber burned has dramatically changed in recent years. That has led a group of...
James Peters Jan 08, 2024
Weekend fire damages vacant North Shore restaurant
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire early Saturday (Jan. 6) morning on the city's North Shore. The fire was contained to the exterior of the former Dynasty Garden restaurant ...
Jan 08, 2024
Blazers trade hometown boy Sydor to Lethbridge for Swetlikoff, picks
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have gotten the jump on this week's Western Hockey League trade deadline by bidding adieu to a hometown boy.Monday afternoon (Jan. 8), Kamloops announced the club has t...
Jan 08, 2024
Traffic snarled by serious collision on Coquihalla near Larson Hill
MERRITT, B.C. - UPDATE (3:25 p.m.): B.C. Emergency Health Services sent this statement to CFJC Today:"BC Emergency Health Services receive a call at 11:29 a.m. today about a motor vehicle incident on ...
Aaron Schulze Jan 08, 2024
Kamloops Fire Rescue seeks approval to hire full-time FireSmart Coordinator
KAMLOOPS - City council is back in session this week and Kamloops Fire Rescue is hoping to get its approval to hire a full-time FireSmart Coordinator. Despite summer wildfire concerns and ongoing drou...
Aaron Schulze Jan 08, 2024
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