Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
No reported growth on Bush Creek East wildfire in five days; North Shuswap residents prepare to return
KAMLOOPS - "You will certainly see in time the recovery that is needed. It is going to be years in the making," Columbia Shuswap Regional District Information Officer Tim Conrad told CFJC Today Tuesda...
Aaron Schulze Sep 05, 2023
Drip irrigation permitted in City of Kamloops as drought persists
KAMLOOPS - On August 14, the City of Kamloops moved to drought Level 5 restrictions, limiting water use for residents in an attempt to reduce city-wide water use by 25 per cent. The restrictions limit...
Aaron Schulze Sep 05, 2023
CSRD plans to downgrade multiple evacuation orders related to Bush Creek East wildfire
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A timeline has been set for residents within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) who were evacuated due to the Bush Creek East wildfire to return to their properties.In an...
Aaron Schulze Sep 05, 2023
Kamloops drivers asked to plan ahead as school-zone speed limits return
KAMLOOPS - Kids are going back to school Tuesday (Sept. 5), meaning drivers will need to go back to obeying school zone speed limits. Kamloops RCMP say the return of school-zone speed limits will be a...
Aaron Schulze Sep 05, 2023
Evacuation order downgraded to alert near Stein Mountain wildfire northwest of Lytton
KAMLOOPS - An evacuation order put in place a week and a half ago because the threat from the Stein Mountain wildfire, has been downgraded to an evacuation alert. The Thompson Nicola Regional District...
Sep 04, 2023
Annual Tomato Festival returns to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Tomato lovers in Kamloops and surrounding areas will have an opportunity next week to show off their sweet looking fruits.The Kamloops Farmers' Market along with the K'wese'ltken Farmer and...
Aaron Schulze Sep 04, 2023
Weather helping to slow Bush Creek East wildfire in Shuswap
KAMLOOPS - Unstable weather is helping the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) in the battle against the Bush Creek East wildfire in the Shuswap. In an update Monday (Sept. 4), BCWS officials say the pattern o...
Dave Barry Sep 04, 2023
Smoky skies remain above Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada's smoky skies bulletin remains in place Monday for the final day of the long weekend.The national weather agency says smoky conditions are localized in the southern half ...
Aaron Schulze Sep 04, 2023
Labour Day celebrated in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Labour Day festivities are being celebrated at McDonald Park in Kamloops today. The annual Labour Day picnic is hosted by the Kamloops and District Labour Council.The picnic is meant to rai...
Dave Barry Sep 04, 2023
CSRD, BC Hydro and BC Wildfire provide an update on Bush Creek East fire
KAMLOOPS - As the Bush Creek East Wildfire remains out of control, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) provided an update alongside B.C. Hydro and the B.C. Wildfire Service in a virtual info...
Dave Barry Sep 03, 2023
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