Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

KAMLOOPS - In this special edition of The Tattle of Hastings, we sent Marty the Rib-porter down to Rotary Ribfest at Riverside Park to speak with the ribbers. His goal: find out more about the secrets...

KAMLOOPS - A federal grant program has helped both the BC Wildlife Park and Thompson Rivers University trades programs as they partnered to create a new bear cage for the park. The Foundations Welding...

SKWLAX - What was engulfed in flames and dark smoke last August in Skwlx te Secwepemclecw territory is still charred, but regrowth and rebuilding is coming into view. Skwlx is preparing to commemorate...

SHUSWAP LAKE, B.C. - The Bush Creek East wildfire of 2023 was a jarring sight for people in the Shuswap region. It destroyed homes and properties, and the fire also brought an abrupt halt to the usual...

KAMLOOPS - A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Fraser Canyon, Nicola and South Thompson regions Friday (Aug. 9). Environment Canada states conditions are favourable for the development of...

SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - Permanent repairs on Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge are set to begin this year. B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says the work to restore nearl...

KAMLOOPS - One of Kamloops' premier summer weekends is fast approaching with the smell of ribs set to invade the river city starting Friday (Aug 9).Six professional ribbers are already assembled in ri...

KAMLOOPS - With last week's closure of The Loop's day room, the Salvation Army is stepping up to fill the void created in terms of food insecurity.The Salvation Army is adding a North Shore stop to th...

SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - The evacuation situation regarding the Shetland Creek wildfire near Spences Bridge continued to improve Wednesday (Aug. 7) afternoon. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD...

THOMPSON NICOLA - The Shetland Creek wildfire has been burning for weeks, but the situation is headed in the right direction, as the majority of evacuation orders were downgraded this week. "We do sti...