Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

LYTTON, B.C. - The Lytton First Nation has issued an evacuation order for two of its reserves due to the Cantilever Bar wildfire. The order, which was issued Thursday (July 31) morning, covers the 26 ...

ASHCROFT - Firefighters in Ashcroft say a grassfire and a large power outage Wednesday (July 30) that lasted about three hours were caused by a fish that had been dropped by an osprey.In a statement, ...

KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 1:15 p.m.): Kamloops RCMP say a 23-year-old man is presumed to have drowned in the Thompson River after he jumped off the west side of the Overlanders Bridge Wednesday (July 30) eve...

KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE July 31 5:30 a.m.): The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says two small wildfires that sparked in the Heffley Creek area Wednesday (July 30) were likely caused by lightning.The two fires ...

KAMLOOPS -- Zainab Oladipo intends to feed Kamloops, inspire single mothers, encourage international unity and support families in need over the next 14 days at Afrofusion restaurant, doing so while b...

KAMLOOPS - In the most recent report to the City's Safety and Security Select Committee, community services reported 100 calls for service so far this year along West Victoria Street, while the entire...

LYTTON - The Cantilever Bar Wildfire is burning approximately 10 kilometers south of the Village of Lytton. The wildfire is now estimated at 460 hectares, a three-fold increase from Tuesday (July 29)....

LYTTON, B.C. - The province has expanded an air quality advisory in place due to smoke from the Cantilever Bar fire near Lytton. The initial advisory was enacted Tuesday (July 29) for the Fraser Canyo...

KAMLOOPS - A discussion on alternative approval processes (AAP) for borrowing Tuesday (July 29) brought a rare opportunity for Kamloops councillors to get on the same page as the mayor. Before discuss...

KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will spend $300,000 to restore the historic St. Andrew's on the Square after its devastating fire last May. At council Tuesday (July 29), council was told the total pri...