Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Lower East Adams Lake: Despite increased fire activity, Evacuation Alert persists
ADAMS LAKE - After increased fire activity was reported yesterday on the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said it did not affect the residences under Evacuation Alert. Acco...
Jul 30, 2023
Ross Moore Lake: Weather conditions increase fire activity
KAMLOOPS - B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) has reported an increase in fire activity on the Ross Moore Lake wildfire. According to authorities, the combination of southeasterly winds and high temperature...
Jul 30, 2023
Two fires ignite near Merritt
MERRITT - A pair of wildfires have sparked close to the community of Merritt. One fire is located North of the city at the tip of Nicola Lake, the other is to the South, at the old Tolko site. The Bea...
Jul 29, 2023
Boaters asked to steer clear of ongoing searches for missing men near Vernon
VERNON, B.C. - Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) will be searching the two area lakes for men who went missing during Monday's storm, and are asking others on the lake to give them space.Vernon RCMP sta...
Jul 29, 2023
Apartment suite catches fire in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - An apartment suite in downtown Kamloops caught fire Saturday (July 29) morning.According to Norm Little, Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) platoon captain, fire and smoke was showing from the apar...
Jul 29, 2023
"Disappointed": CFIB on B.C. port workers' vote
KAMLOOPS - The Canadian Federation of Independent Business just released a statement after B.C. port workers rejected a mediated contract offer."After weeks of uncertainty, we're back to square one. B...
Jul 29, 2023
Kamloops International Buskers Festival back for a fourth year
KAMLOOPS - The International Buskers Festival has made its return to Kamloops for a fourth year. Entertainers from around the world are displaying their talent at Riverside Park until the end of the w...
Jul 28, 2023
Puppies abandoned on logging road near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS- The BCSPCA is asking for the publics assistance after four puppies were found on a logging road outside of Kamloops. According to the shelter, the dogs were found by two separate people who ...
Jul 28, 2023
Severe drought leading to lack of feed for ranchers
KAMLOOPS - The province of British Columbia is facing two separate but very much connected emergencies this summer. As we approach August, the province has already lost the most hectares in history to...
Jul 28, 2023
Kamloops Mounties looking for witnesses to Friday morning fire
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops RCMP is asking for any information to help identify a person and their vehicle that were seen lighting a fire at a construction site early Friday morning. Just after 5 a.m. on ...
Jul 28, 2023
