Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Kamloops set to welcome residents from across B.C. for diversity conference
KAMLOOPS - A two-day conference on accessibility, diversity, equity, inclusion and reconciliation will take place in Kamloops.In a news release issued Thursday (Oct. 5) morning, the City of Kamloops s...
Oct 5, 2023
Final CSRD properties impacted by Bush Creek East wildfire given 'all clear' status
SALMON ARM, B.C. - The remaining properties within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) impacted by the Bush Creek East wildfire in the Shuswap have been given "all clear" status.In a news re...
Oct 5, 2023
Vehicle fire impacts traffic on Highway 1 between Cache Creek and Spences Bridge
UPDATE (11:30 p.m.): DriveBC says the stretch of Highway 1 between Cache Creek and Spences Bridge reopened in both directions. SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. - UPDATE (4:45 p.m.): B.C. Highway Patrol says the s...
Oct 5, 2023
Mammography unit opens at Shuswap Lake General Hospital
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A new mammography unit opened in Salmon Arm to serve the Shuswap region. In a news release issued Wednesday (Oct. 4), Interior Health says the site at Shuswap Lake General Hospital ...
Oct 5, 2023
'I just have to pick and choose what I buy': Kamloops seniors feel the impact of rising costs
KAMLOOPS - The cost of living is increasing in British Columbia, leaving residents from every demographic facing big challenges. However, one specific group is more vulnerable - seniors. Roman Hessel ...
Oct 4, 2023
Premier's Expert Task Force on Emergencies has local representatives joining the table
KAMLOOPS - This wildfire season broke records, becoming the worst in B.C.'s history. In response, the provincial government has come up with a task force to help reduce the risk of disasters and enhan...
Oct 4, 2023
Flu vaccine rollout ramps up next week in B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Flu season is fast approaching and that means it's time to get your annual flu shot.This year's influenza vaccine will be rolled out starting on Tuesday (Oct. 10). "The flu shot is very imp...
Oct 4, 2023
Power outage hits 2,500+ North Thompson residents, including Barriere
BARRIERE, B.C. - Residents up the North Thompson corridor from Louis Creek to Little Fort, including the community of Barriere, are without power Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 4). BC Hydro says the power ...
Oct 4, 2023
Okanagan & Shuswap fires cause $720M in insured losses, highest in B.C. history
KELOWNA - This summer's wildfires in the Okanagan and Shuswap are the most costly insured event ever in British Columbia, and the tenth costliest in Canadian history.The Insurance Bureau of Canada sai...
Oct 4, 2023
RCMP probe death of 66-year-old man in Lone Butte
LONE BUTTE, B.C. - RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in Lone Butte.In a news release, 100 Mile House RCMP say officers were called at about 11:00 a.m. on Sunday (Oct. 1) to a suspicious death ...
Oct 3, 2023
