Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News

SAVONA, B.C. - It took less than an hour for Sunday's (June 30) rainstorm to bring on flash flooding, according to Savona residents. "You've seen rain - but not rain like that. And for 40 minutes, con...

KAMLOOPS - After a relatively normal month of June, the Kamloops area is expected to heat up and dry to start July. Environment Canada forecasts that temperatures in Kamloops will peak in the mid 30s ...

MERRITT, B.C. - The risk of a severe thunderstorm lingers for one more day in regions surrounding Kamloops. Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Nicola and Shuswap regions Tue...

KAMLOOPS - The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced it will not approve charges against three Kamloops RCMP officers following a "non-fatal use of force" in Brocklehurst four years ago, despite rec...

KAMLOOPS - At least 20 properties in Savona have been impacted following the flash flooding that hit the community Sunday (June 30) night. In response, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) act...

CLEARWATER, B.C. - A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the North Thompson and Shuswap regions Monday (July 1). Environment Canada states conditions are favourable for the development of sever...

UPDATE (Monday): Tk'emlups Rural RCMP say the 18-year-old woman reported missing on Monday, July 1, 2024 has been found and is safe. Editor's note: For privacy considerations, any previous information...

UPDATE (9:45 p.m.): DriveBC reports Highway 1 through Savona has reopened. However, "speed reduction" is in place for crews on scene. DriveBC doesn't specify what the posted speed limit is. Another up...

KAMLOOPS - The BC New Democratic Party (NDP) has its nominee for the newly formed Kamloops Centre riding. Kamal Grewal, a former international student advisor at TRU World, will be acclaimed as the Ka...

KAMLOOPS - Canada Day weekend fireworks in the Kamloops area may be in the sky after all in the form of lightning. Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Nicola and South Thomps...