Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Tk'emlups Indigenous Peoples Day celebration to include unique aerial light show
TK'EMLUPS TE SECWEPEMC - Friday's (June 21) National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration will include an aerial light show billed as one of the first of its kind outside the Lower Mainland.Tourism Kaml...
James Peters Jun 17, 2024
'It's between you and the weights'; More than 150 athletes test their mettle during Twin Rivers Strengthfest
KAMLOOPS - This weekend, more than 150 competitors took the stage at Sandman Centre in Kamloops during the Twin Rivers Strenghtfest - an event to celebrate the raw power and athleticism of competitors...
Jun 17, 2024
Barnhartvale, Aberdeen Glen Village next for free cedar chipping
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is offering free cedar hedge chipping to two more Kamloops neighbourhoods.In a news release, the city says residents of Aberdeen Glen Village on Howe Road in Aberdeen c...
Marty Hastings Jun 17, 2024
Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Kamloops, Merritt
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Kamloops and Merritt areas.The watch is in effect for much for the Southern Interior, including the South Thompson, Nicola ...
Marty Hastings Jun 17, 2024
Fire destroys five structures at trailer park in Malakwa
MALAKWA, B.C. - Fire crews in the Shuswap are continuing to investigate what caused a massive fire at a mobile home park earlier this week. The fire broke out Monday night at Green Acres Park around 8...
James Peters Jun 17, 2024
E.coli risk closes beach in Sorrento
SORRENTO, B.C. - The Columbia Shuswap Regional District says a swim advisory is in place for a Shuswap beach after E.coli bacteria was found in the water. A swim advisory sent out by the regional dist...
James Peters Jun 17, 2024
Fire crews on scene of structure fire southwest of Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - Merritt Fire Rescue crews were dealing with a structure fire just outside the city early Monday morning (June 17).The fire erupted just southwest of the city toward Active Mountain.A p...
Aaron Schulze Jun 17, 2024
Rivers FC to play Burnaby in League 1 BC soccer action on Sunday at Hillside Stadium
KAMLOOPS -- Rivers FC of Kamloops will resume League1 BC soccer play on Sunday (June 16), playing host to Burnaby Football Club in men's and women's matches at Hillside Stadium. The women are slated t...
Jun 16, 2024
First-place AppleSox dispatch NorthPaws
KAMLOOPS -- The Wenatchee AppleSox overpowered the Kamloops NorthPaws in West Coast League baseball action on Saturday (June 15) at Norbrock Stadium.Wenatchee scored six runs in the fourth inning en r...
Jun 16, 2024
Emergency department at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater closes temporarily for third time since May 21
CLEARWATER - Clearwater and area residents are being advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital due to limited nurse availability. Emergency services ...
Marty Hastings Jun 16, 2024
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Is returning to a balanced budget one of your BC election priorities?
Oct 07, 2024
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B.C. Election 2024: Where to go, how to register ahead of advance voting
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