Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
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
Some wildfire evacuees tired of having to re-register every three days
KAMLOOPS - Frustration is growing in Kamloops where wildfire evacuees, who had already registered at evacuation centres, are finding they have to re-register every three days. . While evacuees in the ...
Jul 13, 2017
Resiliency Centre providing insurance advice, needs assessments for evacuees
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District has opened a Resiliency Centre for wildfire evacuees. The centre, located at the Soccer Central Lounge on McArthur Island, provides evacuees with impor...
Jul 13, 2017
Kamloops tourism largely unaffected by wildfire situation
KAMLOOPS - The massive wildfires located around the province are having little impact on the local tourism industry. It’s business as usual at the Kamloops Visitors Centre. Despite a few smokey ...
Jul 13, 2017
Kamloops police catch theft suspects in Aberdeen
KAMLOOPS - Police have a pair of alleged thieves in custody, thanks to some sharp-eyed witnesses. On Monday and Wednesday of this week, police had received reports of residential break-and-enters at t...
Jul 13, 2017
