Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Rehabilitated caribou calf finds home at BC Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS- A year ago, the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops took in a woodland caribou calf on the brink of death. Thanks to efforts from the Caribou Recovery Alliance and staff at the Wildlife Park, Kirk ...
Aug 13, 2024
Ranchers still recovering from 2023 wildfires and prolonged drought
KAMLOOPS - In the aftermath of 2023 wildfires and drought limiting hay production, B.C. ranchers were forced to sell off more cattle than usual, upwards of 40 percent of some herds. But the calmer 202...
Aug 13, 2024
BC United pledge to eliminate income tax for 60 per cent of British Columbians
KAMLOOPS - The BC United Party has unveiled arguably their biggest policy initiative ahead of this October's provincial election. Leader Kevin Falcon is promising that if his party is elected this fal...
Aug 13, 2024
Kamloops RCMP searching for driver of motorcyle travelling at dangerous speeds
Kamloops RCMP are asking for help in their pursuit of a dangerous driver.Police are looking for video or photos of a green or black motorcyle that was travelling at high rates of speed at about 12:20 ...
Aug 13, 2024
KMHA strikes back at cancer with fundraiser in support of skating coach Pepin
The Kamloops Minor Hockey Association is holding a fundraiser for one of its own.Rob Fryer, an ice scheduler for KMHA, said skating coach Michelle Pepin has been diagnosed with cancer and was unable t...
Aug 13, 2024
UPDATED: Fire breaks out at Kamloops United Church
UPDATE (4:05 pm) Around 1:00 pm, Kamloops Fire Rescue posted a message on X.com asking people to stay clear of the area as they're still mopping up. KFR says the initial investigation suggests that th...
Aug 13, 2024
Evacuation orders downgraded as Hullcar Mountain fire being held
ARMSTRONG, B.C. - Evacuation orders issued in response to a North Okanagan wildfire have been downgraded.The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said controlled ignitions and mop-up operations over the weekend...
Aug 13, 2024
Fire danger rating remains high throughout Kamloops Fire Centre; more lightning on the horizon
KAMLOOPS - BC Wildfire Service crews remain busy in the Kamloops Fire Centre, as there are 59 active wildfires burning throughout the region, with many of those new starts coming as a result of lightn...
Aug 12, 2024
United for BC Wildfire Recovery Fund seeks donations
KAMLOOPS - United Way British Columbia is appealing to the public for donations to provide financial assistance to aid those displaced by wildfire throughout the province.Through the United for BC Wil...
Aug 12, 2024
Dragon Boat Festival brings excitement and camaraderie to Riverside Park Saturday
KAMLOOPS- On Saturday (Aug. 10), Riverside Park was packed not only with rib lovers but exciting action on the South Thompson River, as 24 teams from all over B.C. competed in the Kamloops Dragon Boat...
Aug 12, 2024
