Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) says there has been a big uptake in FireSmart assessment requests following the launch of a rebate program earlier this month. According to the ...

KAMLOOPS - A grassfire that sparked near the Reservoir Trail at Kenna Cartwright Park Saturday (May 24) is currently under control, though it hadn't yet been extinguished as of the most recent update....

ASHCROFT, B.C. - The community of Ashcroft is mourning the passing of former Mayor Rod Craggs, who also served as Fire Chief.In a post on Facebook, current Ashcroft Mayor Barbara Roden says Craggs die...

KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE 6:40 p.m.): A grassfire near the Reservoir Trail at Kenna Cartwright Park is currently being held at 1.1 hectares in size, according to the BC Wildfire Service. That means the fire ...

CLEARWATER, B.C. - A new accessible viewing platform at Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park has opened to the public Saturday (May 24), about a year after a similar platform was opened at Helm...

LILLOOET - Residents in Lillooet and area will be without emergency room coverage for 51 hours this weekend. Interior Health says the ER at the Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre will be closed betwe...

KAMLOOPS - Two BC Lions hopefuls from Kamloops saw their first CFL action against the Calgary Stampeders this past Monday in a pre-season game in Victoria. Receiver Colton Meikle took the field on mor...

KAMLOOPS - One of the oldest cemeteries in Kamloops, along Pleasant Street, will be 125 years old this weekend (May 25). A commemoration will include a new flower garden display, educational presentat...

KAMLOOPS - The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's is set to return to the Tournament Capital Centre this Sunday (May 25), raising money for the Alzheimer's Society of BC. The event is the organ...

MERRITT - The City of Merritt says it has received approximately $3.4 million from the provincial government to improve its flood protection infrastructure. It says the money will go towards Phase 1 o...