Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
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...
Aaron Schulze 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'...
Aaron Schulze 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...
Aaron Schulze 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 ...
Michael Reeve 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...
Aaron Schulze Jun 28, 2024
'She's a different kid': One year post-transplant, Ferris Backmeyer is thriving
KAMLOOPS - The health journey of the Backmeyer family in Kamloops hasn't been easy. Ferris Backmeyer was diagnosed with Mainzer-Saldino Syndrome when she was a baby, and spent years waiting for a kidn...
Aaron Schulze Jun 28, 2024
Canada Day celebrations in Kamloops will have its first drone show to mark the country's 157th birthday
KAMLOOPS - Canada Day celebrations in Kamloops will once again be in Riverside Park. The City of Kamloops, along with the Kamloops Multicultural Society, will host a day full of events that begin at 7...
Jun 28, 2024
A Way Home seeking artist for mural project on upcoming Katherine's Place
KAMLOOPS - Submissions are open for artists looking for a new space to create a mural in the Kamloops area. A Way Home Kamloops, which will be opening its new youth housing development, Katherine's Pl...
Jun 28, 2024
Former Tobiano developer Mike Grenier named new BC United candidate for Cariboo-Chilcotin
KAMLOOPS - The former developer of Tobiano is BC United's new nominee for the Cariboo-Chilcotin riding ahead of the 2024 B.C. general election. Mike Grenier, the current Thompson-Nicola Regional Distr...
Aaron Schulze Jun 28, 2024
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