Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
South Thompson high streamflow advisory upgraded to Flood Watch
KAMLOOPS - The River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch and High Streamflow Advisory for several areas in the British Columbian Interior due to rising river levels and potential flooding. The re...
Apr 30, 2023
Kamloops breaks heat records, becomes Canada's hottest city.
KAMLOOPS - On saturday. A high of thirty one degrees was recorded at the Kamloops Airport on saturday, making it the hottest place in Canada that day. Kamloops shattered its old record of 28.3C set in...
Apr 30, 2023
Evacuation Alert issued to Tl'etinqox Reserve 1 because of out-of-control wildfire
WILLIAMS LAKE - The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre and the Tl'etinqox Government have issued Evacuation Alerts for the Tl'etinqox Reserve #1 and for 46 parcels in the Dripping W...
Apr 29, 2023
Evacuation Alert issued east of 70 Mile House because of threat from Lost Valley wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The Lost Valley Wildfire northeast of Pressy Lake has signalled the start of another wildfire season in the region.The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), i...
Apr 29, 2023
UPDATE: Missing woman located
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE (May 4): RCMP say the woman reported missing April 29 has been located and is safe.
Apr 29, 2023 File Photo (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
BC Wildfire Service urges caution with outdoor burns in Cariboo region ahead of May 4th fire ban
CARIBOO - The BC Wildfire Service is urging caution to members of the public and industry personnel planning any outdoor burning in the Cariboo Fire Centre due to warmer weather, increased winds, and ...
Apr 29, 2023
Kamloops and District Labour Council hosts Day of Mourning Service at St. Andrew's on the Square
KAMLOOPS - Every year, April 28 is recognized as a National Day of Mourning. It's an opportunity to remember and honour workers who have been injured or even killed on the job.In Canada, over 1,000 pe...
Apr 28, 2023
TNRD crews have already pulled 18 tonnes of garbage out of the back country this year
KAMLOOPS - In an effort to formalize their approach to dealing with illegal dumping in the region, the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for one company...
Apr 28, 2023
'They would never regret it': TRU Homestay Program looking for host families
KAMLOOPS - TRU's Homestay Program is looking for 60 families to host international students for two-to-four weeks in July and August. Each host families will have the chance to learn about a different...
Apr 28, 2023
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day a chance to find a forever friend
KAMLOOPS - In honour of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, the Kamloops BCSPCA is holding a weekend-long adoption event. All day Friday (April 28), Saturday and Sunday, all adoption fees will be 50 per...
Apr 28, 2023
