Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Heavy rain on tap for North Thompson and Shuswap regions on Canada Day
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...
Jul 1, 2024
UPDATE: Missing woman found safe
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...
Jul 1, 2024
UPDATE: Highway 1 through Savona reopens but 'speed reduction' in place following flash flood
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...
Jun 30, 2024
Grewal to be acclaimed as BC NDP candidate in Kamloops Centre
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...
Jun 30, 2024
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Nicola and South Thompson regions
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...
Jun 30, 2024
All flights between Kamloops and Calgary cancelled Sunday as WestJet mechanics strike continues
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Airport (YKA) is feeling the effects of the labour dispute between WestJet and the union representing nearly 680 of the airline's aircraft mechanics and tech ops. According to YKA'...
Jun 30, 2024
Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital ER in Clearwater closed overnight Saturday
CLEARWATER, B.C. - Clearwater residents are being advised that the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital's emergency department will be closed overnight Saturday (June 29). "Emergency services will be unavai...
Jun 29, 2024
BC Wildfire Service advises caution this long weekend
KAMLOOPS - "The BC Wildfire Service is advising caution when having campfires and spending time in the backcountry during this Canada Day long weekend. While campfires are not currently prohibited, re...
Jun 29, 2024
Kamloops Airport advises passengers to check flight status amid WestJet strike
KAMLOOPS - WestJet mechanics walked off the job on Friday evening, leading to delays and cancellations across the airline. The impacts of the strike have begun to affect operations at YKA in Kamloops ...
Jun 29, 2024
Kamloopa Indian Days kicks off, hosting Kamloops' first Indian relay races
KAMLOOPS- Kamloopa Indian Days kicks off Friday (June 28) night down at the Kamloops Race Central grounds. For the first time, professional Indian relay racing is happening in Kamloops. Twelve teams f...
Jun 28, 2024
