Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Emergency Reception Centre opens at Sandman Centre in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The Emergency Social Services (ESS) Reception Centre for evacuees coming to Kamloops is on the move once again. As of Saturday evening, the centre will be located at Sandman Centre on Lorne...
Jul 15, 2017
Volunteers needed to help receive evacuee animals
KAMLOOPS - An agency looking after evacuee animals is urgently looking for volunteers as Kamloops begins receiving more evacuees. Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team (CDART) says it needs shift vol...
Jul 15, 2017
Kamloops Fire Rescue on high alert as small fires pop up
KAMLOOPS - A small, but aggressive grassfire broke out between Highway 1 and the South Thompson River near Highland Drive. Kamloops Fire Rescue crews rushed to the scene shortly after 4pm, but their e...
Jul 15, 2017
Missing teenage girl found
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: RCMP say Haileigh Archie has been found and has been returned to her family safe and sound. EARLIER: Kamloops RCMP are turning to the public to help find a missing teen. Sgt. Michel...
Jul 15, 2017
Defence Minister touches down in Kamloops, voices federal commitment to wildfires
KAMLOOPS - Canada’s defence minister Harjit Sajjan toured the evacuation centre at TRU Friday morning. As it stands, the Canadian Armed Forces have provided numerous aircraft to aid in a potenti...
Jul 14, 2017
Small fires popping up in hills above Ashcroft, Cache Creek
ASHCROFT, B.C. - One week since the Ashcroft Reserve wildfire took off, small spot size fires can still be seen in the backcountry near Ashcroft - many popping up in the heat of the day. “ItR...
Jul 14, 2017
Environment Canada issues wind warning for Saturday
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a weather warning ahead of expected strong winds over the weekend. Forecaster Alyssa Charbonneau says the gusty winds will enflame the wildfire danger. “...
Jul 14, 2017
Highland Valley Copper employees prepare for strike vote
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - Members of the United Steelworkers Local 7619, employees at Teck Highland Valley Copper in Logan Lake, will vote on potential strike action this weekend. Local 7619 President Kyle W...
Jul 14, 2017
Fortis pinpoints source of Kamloops odour after litany of complaints
KAMLOOPS - Fortis BC says it has received at least 250 gas odour complaints from Kamloops last night and today, and it thinks it has pinpointed the problem. Communications Advisor Nicole Bogdanovic sa...
Jul 14, 2017
Summer swimming safety, tips to prevent drowning
KAMLOOPS - With the summer season comes an increased risk of drowning. According to the B.C. Coroners Service, fatal drownings are most common in the summer months, with 14-per cent of all drownings o...
Jul 13, 2017
