Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Slower summer for Kamloops real estate market continues in July
KAMLOOPS - The Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) says sales activity in Kamloops and area continues to have a slower summer. New numbers provided by the association show 212 residential units cha...
Aug 7, 2024
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops man found safe
UPDATE: KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP say the 50-year-old man reported missing on Tuesday, Aug. 6 has been found safe. Editor's note: For privacy considerations, any previous information pertaining to the ...
Aug 7, 2024
Lillooet emergency department closed once more due to "limited physician availability"
LILLOOET, B.C. - For the second time in as many days, the emergency department in Lillooet is temporarily closed. Interior Health states the emergency department at Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre...
Aug 7, 2024
Township of Spallumcheen issues evacuation order due to Hullcar Mountain wildfire
SPALLUMCHEEN, B.C. - The Township of Spallumcheen issued an evacuation order due to the threat from the Hullcar Mountain Wildfire. The Township issued the order for the following properties at 7:30 p....
Aug 7, 2024
BC United pledge $78 million for wildfire prevention and response institute in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The BC United Party has unveiled their latest election plank ahead of this October's provincial election.With the backdrop of the city behind him, Kamloops MLA and party house leader Todd S...
Aug 6, 2024
Residents helped keep Barnhartvale fire at bay as KFR arrived Monday night
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) knocked down an interface fire in the Barnhartvale neighbourhood Monday (Aug. 5) evening as a fire aided by strong winds and dry grass burned through several back...
Aug 6, 2024
Loop drop-in centre converts to mobile meal delivery after moving out of former location
KAMLOOPS - Over the long weekend, the Loop drop-in facility at 405 Tranquille Rd. closed its doors, but the centre's operator says it has pivoted to mobile meal distribution. The building was purchase...
Aug 6, 2024
Organizers aiming to expand Kamloops International Cup with more English Premier League clubs, youth tournament
KAMLOOPS -- Jonathan Rinaldi and Elijah Dos Santos are familiar with the pinch of taking penalty kicks under pressure at Hillside Stadium. Both of them converted from the spot in the 2022 U Sports Men...
Aug 6, 2024
Kamloops Fire Centre hit with more than 1,100 lightning strikes in 48 hours, sparking several new fire starts
KAMLOOPS - Residents in the Interior looked to the sky with concern over the weekend, as thunder and lightning passed through the area. Summer wildfire risk is top of mind and the BC Wildfire Service ...
Aug 6, 2024
Group of properties threatened by Shetland Creek wildfire downgraded to evacuation alert: TNRD
A revised evacuation order has been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District due to immediate danger to life safety caused by the Shetland Creek Wildfire, effective as of 2 p.m. on Tuesday (Aug...
Aug 6, 2024
