Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Overlanders Bridge switchover to happen Friday
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has announced in a social media post that the Overlanders Bridge project is moving into its next phase later this week. "While it looks like it's done and we are ready ...
Aug 27, 2025
Pair of paddle boarders rescued from North Thompson River Tuesday
KAMLOOPS - More than a dozen members of Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) leapt into action Tuesday (Aug. 26) to help a pair of paddle boarders marooned in the North Thompson River.In a social media p...
Aug 27, 2025
Seymour Arm-area fire grows to 10ha
SEYMOUR ARM, B.C. - The wildfire danger rating is high for most of the Kamloops Fire Centre - with pockets of extreme, especially to the southwest.The only significant wildfire in the region Wednesday...
Aug 27, 2025
Pet health becoming an increasing concern due to scorching BC Interior weather
KAMLOOPS - The heat warning temperatures this week can be extremely dangerous to all pets. As heat warnings persist throughout the week, being mindful of pet and animal health is vital. Ensuring they ...
Aug 26, 2025
Consultation to begin in October on potential closure of Merritt school
KAMLOOPS - Back in the spring, the Nicola Similkameen school district began the process to investigate the possible closure of an elementary school in Merritt. That topic is set to be back on the boar...
Aug 26, 2025
BC Wildfire to enact campfire ban Thursday for Kamloops, Cariboo fire centres
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service is enacting the first campfire ban of the season on Thursday (Aug 28) for the Kamloops and Cariboo fire centres. The bans will take effect at noon this Thursday (Aug...
Aug 26, 2025
Kamloops RCMP, family search for man missing since Friday
KAMLOOPS - Investigators would like your help tracking down a young Kamloops man who has been missing since last Friday (Aug. 22).Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dana Napier says police and family are...
Aug 26, 2025
Search launched for woman missing after taking a walk near 100 Mile House property
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - RCMP are looking for tips as they investigate a mysterious missing persons case in 100 Mile House. In a news release, police say Elaine Christine Begg, 44, went for a walk behin...
Aug 26, 2025 Image Credit: Contributed / 100 Mile House RCMP
Two new spot fires pop up near Shuswap Lake
SICAMOUS, B.C. - BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) personnel are keeping an eye on a pair of small fires that popped up near Shuswap Lake Monday (Aug. 25). The BCWS website shows a new fire start near Cinnem...
Aug 26, 2025
City of Kamloops mulling bylaw changes to ban consumer sale and use of fireworks
KAMLOOPS - An updated Fire Prevention Bylaw that will seek to eliminate the consumer sale and use of fireworks within municipal limits is expected to go before Kamloops city council for its input in t...
Aug 26, 2025
