Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Williams Lake council issues request for IH review of Cariboo Memorial Hospital operations
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - On the heels of another overnight closure of the emergency department at the hospital in Williams Lake, leadership in the Cariboo has now requested that Interior Health conduct a...
Jul 10, 2024
TNRD offers extra day of curbside trash collection for flood-affected Savona residents
SAVONA, B.C. - The Thompson Nicola Regional District is offering a helping hand to Savona residents still cleaning up after the flash flood that hammered the village during the Canada Day long weekend...
Jul 10, 2024
Weapons, drugs seized after Wednesday morning coffee shop complaint in Sahali: RCMP
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP seized weapons and suspected drugs after a complaint from a Sahali coffee shop Wednesday morning (July 10).In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says ...
Jul 10, 2024
Kamloops Seniors Picnic postponed due to heat
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops seniors will need to wait two more months before eating, dancing and singing with one another at Riverside Park. In a news release issued Wednesday (July 10) morning, the City of K...
Jul 10, 2024
Kamloops surpasses 40 degrees Celsius on July 9; multiple Interior communities set new temperature records
KAMLOOPS - The daily maximum temperature in Kamloops surpassed 40 degrees Celsius Tuesday (July 9). According to Environment Canada's weather summary, the 40.6 degrees recorded at Kamloops Airport is ...
Jul 10, 2024
Progress made but City of Merritt extends water restrictions
MERRITT, B.C. - The City of Merritt is asking residents to continue to limit their non-essential water use until further notice.On Tuesday (July 9), the City of Merritt issued a news release explainin...
Jul 10, 2024
Wildfire danger rating climbs higher in Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - Hot weather and the increased fire risk will soon put an end to campfires in the Kamloops Fire Centre for the rest of the summer. Starting this Friday at 12:00 p.m., all Category Two and Th...
Jul 9, 2024
Interior emergency room closures result of lingering healthcare vacancy rates: Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - Over the past week, hospital in Clearwater, Merritt, Lillooet and Williams Lake have all experienced temporary emergency department closures. The overnight service interruptions are not a n...
Jul 9, 2024
The Loop drop-in facility's future uncertain as move-out date approaches
KAMLOOPS - The Loop drop-in facility has been offering itself as a cooling centre this week, but as July comes to a close, the operation says it still doesn't have a new home in place. The building at...
Jul 9, 2024
Thompson-Okanagan, Cariboo organizations awarded Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC grants
KAMLOOPS - Several Thompson-Okanagan and Cariboo organizations are among recipients of Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC grants.The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC revealed its inaugural grant winners on...
Jul 9, 2024
