Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Impairment ruled out in Thursday's fatal semi crash near Spences Bridge
KAMLOOPS - The Trans Canada Highway has finally re-opened north of Spences Bridge, more than 24 hours after it was shut down by a horrific collision between two tractor-trailer units.B.C. Highway Patr...
Oct 6, 2023
Drones being used to assess stability of Shuswap slopes following wildfire season: CSRD
KAMLOOPS - Residents in the North and South Shuswap may notice some drones hovering over their communities over the next week.In a news release issued Thursday (Oct. 5), the Columbia Shuswap Regional ...
Oct 6, 2023
Category 2 fire prohibition being lifted in Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - The gradual lifting of fire restrictions in the Kamloops Fire Centre will continue Friday (Oct. 6).In a news release, the BC Wildfire Service says Category 2 open burning will be permitted ...
Oct 6, 2023
Clumsy bear leaves oily mess outside Clearwater restaurant: RCMP
CLEARWATER, B.C. - A bear who was both hungry and clumsy caused a big mess for a Clearwater restaurant owner.Clearwater RCMP say a member was called to a mischief complaint at a local restaurant on Se...
Oct 5, 2023
Simpcw First Nation, province agree on family supports for away-from-home members
CHU CHUA, B.C. - Simpcw First Nation has announced a historic partnership with the province that will see the First Nation offer expanded supports to members who live away from the community.Based out...
Oct 5, 2023
TNRD plans open house series to help build wildfire resilience
KAMLOOPS - In an effort to prevent damage from wildfires from happening again next year, consultants from the Thompson Nicola Regional District will be touring the region, gathering information and no...
Oct 5, 2023
'Imminently dying'; Williams Lake E.R. sign causes stir in B.C. legislature
VICTORIA - A controversial photo taken at Cariboo Memorial Hospital that is making the rounds on social media became the subject of heated debate in the B.C. legislature Thursday (Oct. 5).The sign say...
Oct 5, 2023
City of Kamloops lifts water use restrictions, thanks residents for conservation efforts
KAMLOOPS - As the province scaled back to Drought Level 4 for the Kamloops area earlier Thursday (Oct. 5), the City of Kamloops is lifting its water use restrictions.In a news release, the city says a...
Oct 5, 2023
B.C. Housing counts find sharp increases in homeless populations in Merritt, Williams Lake
VICTORIA - B.C. Housing's latest Point-in-Time Homeless Count has revealed sharp increases in the homeless population since the last counts were completed at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.The go...
Oct 5, 2023
New Cache Creek bridge project on its way
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - Cache Creek will soon have a new bridge on Highway 97 after spring floods wiped out much of the highway earlier this year. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure held an...
Oct 5, 2023
