Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
'Harold' makes himself at home in Barnhartvale
KAMLOOPS - A brown bear Barnhartvale residents call their neighbourhood mascot was out again today. Harold, so named by the Barnhartvale Neighbourhood Watch Facebook page, has been a semi-regular visi...
Jun 27, 2017
Firefighters struggle to control Dew Drop Trail fire west of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service is trying to regain control of a fire in Lac Du Bois Provincial Park. The fire was first discovered as a small wildfire on June 16 and was taken over as a controlled...
Jun 27, 2017
Former Daily News building to be demolished in mid-to-late July
KAMLOOPS - After sitting empty for more three years, the former Kamloops Daily News building will be demolished for good in a few weeks. Council voted 5-2 in favour of awarding the $498,000 contract t...
Jun 27, 2017
Kamloops by-election set for Saturday, September 30
Kamloops voters will go to the polls on Saturday, September 30. That’s the date council set this afternoon for a by-election to replace Mayor Peter Milobar and two council positions. Councillor ...
Jun 27, 2017
Venture Kamloops keeping close eye on retail sector pending Sears closure
KAMLOOPS - A week after Sears Canada filed for bankrupcy and announced the closure of 59 stores, including the one at Aberdeen Mall, Venture Kamloops is keeping a close eye now on the retail sector in...
Jun 27, 2017
Missing Kamloops teen found safe
UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP say Ashleigh Hilary has been found safe. According to Corporal Cheryl Bush, 16-year-old Hillary is now back home. RCMP are thanking the public for their help in the investigation...
Jun 27, 2017
City of Kamloops working to reduce wildfire fuels in interface areas
KAMLOOPS - Living in Dufferin is somewhat idyllic. New homes that back right onto trails in Kenna Cartwright Park, accessible in a few steps. “It’s great. We’re close to absolutely e...
Jun 26, 2017
Construction complete on memorial bench in honour of Jennifer Gatey
KAMLOOPS - Eight months after 16-year-old Jennifer Gatey was killed in a hit and run in Aberdeen, a memorial bench in her name is finished and on display. City of Kamloops staff put the final touches ...
Jun 26, 2017
Dew Drop fire explodes to 200 hectares, still out of control
KAMLOOPS - An out-of-control wildfire that stemmed from a controlled burn west of Kamloops has exploded to 200 hectares in size. The Dew Drop fire, about 12 kilometres west of Kamloops in Lac Du Bois ...
Jun 26, 2017
Hot, dry conditions to persist this week, increasing fire risk
KAMLOOPS - It was a hot weekend in Kamloops and around the province, breaking heat records in places like Lytton and areas on the Coast. But with the rising temperatures has come an increased fire ris...
Jun 26, 2017
