Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Sparks Lake wildfire more active Saturday; perimeter guard could be complete in coming days
KAMLOOPS - The massive Sparks Lake wildfire northwest of Kamloops has surpassed the 40,000-hectare mark and B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) officials said fire activity picked up Saturday (July 10). BCWS...
Jul 10, 2021
Fire erupts at Kamloops North Shore home
KAMLOOPS - For the second day in a row, fire has heavily damaged a Kamloops home. This time, fire broke out at a home in the area of Brentwood Avenue and Seventh Street on the North Shore. WATCH (Vide...
Jul 10, 2021
TNRD evacuates 132 properties near Whitecroft wildfire
WHITECROFT, B.C. - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has announced an evacuation in and around the community of Whitecroft. WATCH: (Video Credit: Facebook / Kari Ann) The evacuation was announced ...
Jul 10, 2021 Image Credit: Contributed / Karen Simmonds
B.C. SPCA rescues 41 animals from behind evacuation lines in Lytton
KAMLOOPS - B.C. SPCA said animal protection officers were able to rescue 41 animals from 27 different properties behind fire evacuation lines in Lytton on Thursday (July 8). The SPCA was granted acces...
Jul 10, 2021
Drought causing water scarcity and low flows in Thompson-Nicola, Shuswap, and Cariboo regions
KAMLOOPS - A drought is affecting many parts of B.C.'s southern and central interior. Due to low spring rainfall, recent extreme heat, and record conditions in June and early July, there is water scar...
Jul 10, 2021
VIDEO: Tour through Lytton shows first images of utter devastation
LYTTON, B.C. - Displaced residents of Lytton were toured through their devastated community Friday morning (July 9), getting their first looks at the destruction wrought by an out-of-control fire last...
Jul 09, 2021
New superintendent looking forward to more Indigenous inclusivity as part of SD73 mission
KAMLOOPS - Friday marked the official passing of the torch from School District 73's outgoing superintendent Terry Sullivan to the new one Rhonda Nixon, who takes over the role fully on Monday (July 1...
Jul 09, 2021
Healthcare workers should wear masks until Phase 4 of B.C. reopening plan: Hamlets GM
KAMLOOPS - The general manager of The Hamlets at Westsyde believes healthcare staff should be wearing a mask until the province gets to the fourth and final stage of reopening in September. Bob Attfie...
Jul 09, 2021
Kamloops long-term care residents, families thrilled to see restrictions lifting
KAMLOOPS - Lloyd Lott has been able to see his mom Alice with more frequency this spring and summer, albeit with strict protocols still in place. Masks have still been required during visits indoors -...
Jul 09, 2021
TteS to announce findings of residential school report next week
TK'EMLUPS - The Tk'emlups te Secwepemc (TteS) say the report on findings at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School will be made public next week.TteS has scheduled a virtual public presentation...
Jul 09, 2021
