Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Infrared mapping highlight growth on Ross Moore Lake Wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The cooler temperatures and lower overall humidity are assisting the B.C. Wildfire Service in battling the Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops.Despite the fact that all evacuation or...
Sep 5, 2023
Kamloops children - and parents - excited for the new school year
KAMLOOPS - New school year, new backpacks, new teachers and new friends. Students are excited about it all. However, kids are not the only ones who are happy with school returning. "It's really nice t...
Sep 5, 2023
No reported growth on Bush Creek East wildfire in five days; North Shuswap residents prepare to return
KAMLOOPS - "You will certainly see in time the recovery that is needed. It is going to be years in the making," Columbia Shuswap Regional District Information Officer Tim Conrad told CFJC Today Tuesda...
Sep 5, 2023
Drip irrigation permitted in City of Kamloops as drought persists
KAMLOOPS - On August 14, the City of Kamloops moved to drought Level 5 restrictions, limiting water use for residents in an attempt to reduce city-wide water use by 25 per cent. The restrictions limit...
Sep 5, 2023
CSRD plans to downgrade multiple evacuation orders related to Bush Creek East wildfire
SALMON ARM, B.C. - A timeline has been set for residents within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) who were evacuated due to the Bush Creek East wildfire to return to their properties.In an...
Sep 5, 2023
Kamloops drivers asked to plan ahead as school-zone speed limits return
KAMLOOPS - Kids are going back to school Tuesday (Sept. 5), meaning drivers will need to go back to obeying school zone speed limits. Kamloops RCMP say the return of school-zone speed limits will be a...
Sep 5, 2023
Evacuation order downgraded to alert near Stein Mountain wildfire northwest of Lytton
KAMLOOPS - An evacuation order put in place a week and a half ago because the threat from the Stein Mountain wildfire, has been downgraded to an evacuation alert. The Thompson Nicola Regional District...
Sep 4, 2023
Annual Tomato Festival returns to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Tomato lovers in Kamloops and surrounding areas will have an opportunity next week to show off their sweet looking fruits.The Kamloops Farmers' Market along with the K'wese'ltken Farmer and...
Sep 4, 2023
Weather helping to slow Bush Creek East wildfire in Shuswap
KAMLOOPS - Unstable weather is helping the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) in the battle against the Bush Creek East wildfire in the Shuswap. In an update Monday (Sept. 4), BCWS officials say the pattern o...
Sep 4, 2023
Smoky skies remain above Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada's smoky skies bulletin remains in place Monday for the final day of the long weekend.The national weather agency says smoky conditions are localized in the southern half ...
Sep 4, 2023
