Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Student housing project in Salmon Arm delayed
SALMON ARM, B.C. - Okanagan College will not be opening one of its new student housing buildings on time for the fall semester.The College (OC) announced that construction of the new 60-bed student ho...
Jul 19, 2024
Ashcroft Ranch property placed under evacuation alert
ASHCROFT, B.C. - The threat presented by the Shetland Creek wildfire is growing more real for residents of Ashcroft.As of Thursday afternoon (July 18), the Village of Ashcroft has placed the Ashcroft ...
Jul 18, 2024
Kamloops cancer care centre on track for 2028 opening: BC Cancer Foundation
KAMLOOPS - BC Cancer Foundation's lead for the Interior says plans are in motion for the long-anticipated Kamloops cancer care centre and the project is on track to open its doors in 2028. Pardeep Khr...
Jul 18, 2024
Merritt's emergency department subject to 26-hour closure
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health has announced a 26-hour closure at the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt.The closure is set to begin at 6:00 a.m. Friday (July 19) and last unti...
Jul 18, 2024
'It was just devouring'; Venables Valley residents escape without structure losses, but concern remains
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - Late Wednesday (July 17) night the Teit Creek and Shetland Creek wildfires merged north of Spences Bridge, growing from just over 500 hectares in size to nearly 5,000. With the ...
Jul 18, 2024
TNRD expands Venables Valley evacuation order, expresses confidence in Emergency Operations Centre
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District has expanded the evacuation order around the Shetland Creek wildfire in the Spences Bridge area.Late Thursday afternoon (July 18), the TNRD added nine ...
Jul 18, 2024
Former Merritt mayor Menard dies
MERRITT, B.C. - Former City of Merritt Mayor Neil Menard has passed away.He was 80 years of age.Menard entered the political circle in February of 2014 winning a byelection following the resignation o...
Jul 18, 2024
Wanted Kelowna man believed to be in Kamloops: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a Kelowna man wanted on violent charges is believed to be in Kamloops.Keefer Frank Plock, 35, is charged with assault causing bodily harm and assault by choking. A warrant for his ...
Jul 18, 2024
Environment Canada warns South Thompson residents of smoky air
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a smoky skies bulletin for the South Thompson region.The forecasting agency says the South Thompson is one of four regions across the province expected to see ...
Jul 18, 2024
Small fire ignites 30km north of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A new, small fire has ignited about 30 kilometres north of Kamloops.The fire, which was discovered Thursday (July 18) is shown at Alexander Lake within Porcupine Meadows Provincial Park on ...
Jul 18, 2024
