Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Local bounty on full display at Kamloops Farmers Market for Thanksgiving weekend
KAMLOOPS - Laden with fresh produce from farms around the region, the cornucopia was overflowing at the Kamloops Farmers Market on Saturday. Shoppers were in search of supplies for their Thanksgiving ...
Oct 7, 2023
Even with restrictions ending, experts warn North and South Thompson both near record lows
KAMLOOPS - BC hydrologists are calling it a 'mixed bag' for Interior drought conditions.Despite the province's move from drought Level 5 to Level 4 in the region, the North and South Thompson River le...
Oct 6, 2023
Another year of increased demand for Kamloops Mustard Seed's Thanksgiving dinner
KAMLOOPS - Thanksgiving is on Monday (Oct. 9), and while most of us will be at home gathering with family, some in Kamloops don't have any family or meal to enjoy.In an effort to make sure no one goes...
Oct 6, 2023
Winter tire changeover season arrives in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Nights are getting longer and cooler in the Kamloops region as the return of winter draws closer with every passing week. It means the end of the summer tires for drivers.Tire experts sugge...
Oct 6, 2023
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
