Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
City of Kamloops provides tips on how to not drown during World Drowning Prevention Day
KAMLOOPS - Every year on July 25 is marked as World Drowning Prevention Day. It's a time each year to increase awareness about the consequences of drowning.In Canada, 500 people drown every year. Heal...
Jul 25, 2023
Extreme drought level, major watering restrictions likely weeks away: City of Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Civic officials say the City of Kamloops will likely increase to a Drought Level 5 in the coming weeks.Speaking to council Tuesday (July 25), Utility Services Manager Greg Wightman said the...
Jul 25, 2023
Lower East Adams Lake wildfire giving campers little concern - and incredible views
KAMLOOPS - Don Miller has been camping at Adams Lake every year for nearly a decade. It just so happens that this year, his favourite spot is smack dab in the middle of two out-of-control wildfires."W...
Jul 25, 2023
Flair Airlines to discontinue Kamloops to Edmonton route in September
KAMLOOPS - Just over a month after the first direct flight from Edmonton to Kamloops took off, Flair Airlines is pulling the plug on the new route.The first Kamloops to Edmonton flight was on June 18....
Jul 25, 2023
Blanket of smoke from Ross Moore Lake fire challenges breathing for Kamloops residents
KAMLOOPS - Over the last few days, the city of Kamloops has been suffering from the impacts of wildfires near town and those with chronic diseases are the most affected by it. Hannah Munro has asthma ...
Jul 25, 2023
Police watchdog to probe weekend crash near Logan Lake that killed three
LOGAN LAKE, B.C. - B.C.'s police watchdog is looking into a crash that killed three people near Logan Lake Sunday (July 23).The collision took place just before 11:30 a.m. Sunday, on Highway 97D just ...
Jul 25, 2023
Kamloops councillor responds to mayor's lawsuit denying all accusations of defamation
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops councillor being sued by the city's mayor has denied all allegations he has made against her.The denials are contained in a legal document filed by Councillor Katie Neustaeter in...
Jul 25, 2023
Weather change gives wildfire crews momentum in fight against Ross Moore Lake fire
KAMLOOPS - Mother Nature has given B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) crews a chance to make some real headway in their fight against the Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops.Speaking to CFJC Today Tu...
Jul 25, 2023
Searches launched for missing men on Vernon area lakes
VERNON, B.C. - Two men are missing after separate late-night boating incidents on lakes in the Vernon area.RCMP received a report of a missing kayaker on Kalamalka Lake around 11 p.m. Monday, July 24....
Jul 25, 2023
Simpcw First Nation, Barriere RCMP sign partnership commitment
BARRIERE, B.C. - A memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be signed by a First Nation and RCMP detachment in the North Thompson Tuesday.In a news release, Simpcw First Nation announced Kukwpi7 (Chief)...
Jul 25, 2023
