Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Wildfire smoke, not drought, biggest concern for local wineries
KAMLOOPS - No region in the southern portion of the province is currently experiencing anything below a Level 3 drought, with much of B.C. facing Level 4 or even Level 5 conditions, and that is with s...
James Peters Aug 04, 2023
City of Kamloops closes nature parks and trails amid drought and fire conditions
KAMLOOPS - All nature parks and trails within the City of Kamloops will be closed as of Friday (Aug. 4) at 4:00 p.m.In a news release, the city says the order was made by Kamloops Fire Rescue Chief Ke...
Aaron Schulze Aug 04, 2023
Kamloops RCMP weigh in on arrest video, say drugs were seized
KAMLOOPS - RCMP have released their own version of the events partially captured on video in front of Kamloops City Hall Monday evening (July 31).WATCH: (Video Credit: Facebook / Twister Love)In a new...
Aaron Schulze Aug 03, 2023
Sajjan touts prevention, cooperation in first trip to wildfire front as federal emergency minister
KAMLOOPS - The federal Minister of Emergency Preparedness, Harjit Sajjan, visited Kamloops this week for the first time since taking on his new role in cabinet. As Minister of Emergency Preparedness, ...
Aug 03, 2023
More Kamloopsians embrace xeriscaping, move away from traditional lawns
KAMLOOPS - While a green piece of manicured lawn used to be the norm, more and more properties in Kamloops are opting out of lawn maintenance. According to Colin Lyons, owner of Lyons Landscaping, he'...
Aaron Schulze Aug 03, 2023
B.C. Highway Patrol delivers safety message ahead of long weekend
KAMLOOPS - Roads are expected to be busier than usual during the upcoming August long weekend. With that in mind, B.C. Highway Patrol is asking all drivers to be extra careful. According to Cst. Mike ...
Aug 03, 2023
Surprise northerly winds sank BC Wildfire projection on Lower East Adams Lake fire
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday (Aug. 1), the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) tweeted that a BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) model showed 'minimal fire growth in the area of concern for Dorian Bay,' a smal...
Aaron Schulze Aug 03, 2023
TNRD issues evacuation alert for 12 lakefront properties due to Bush Creek East wildfire
ADAMS LAKE, B.C. - While the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire threatens the east side of Adams Lake, another fire is bearing down on the west side.Thursday afternoon (Aug. 3), the Thompson Nicola Region...
James Peters Aug 03, 2023
Motorcyclist injured in crash with Kamloops police cruiser dies in hospital
KAMLOOPS - A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash with a Kamloops RCMP vehicle has died.In an update Thursday (Aug. 3), B.C.'s police watchdog - the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) - says ...
Aug 03, 2023
City of Kamloops to increase water use restrictions as region experiences extreme drought
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will increase water use restrictions as the region experiences an extreme level of drought. In a news release issued Thursday (Aug. 3) morning, the city says the restri...
James Peters Aug 03, 2023
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