Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
New wildfires spotted in North Thompson following stormy conditions
KAMLOOPS - A number of new wildfires were spotted Saturday (Jun. 10) in the North Thompson region according to the latest mapping from the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).Although the BCWS hasn't designate...
Jun 11, 2023
JDRF walk to cure diabetes to take place Sunday
KAMLOOPS - Last year Kamloops was able to raise nearly $15,000 for diabetes research through the 2022 JDRF Walk. This year's walk will take place at the BC Wildlife Park with the goal of surpassing th...
Jun 10, 2023
Kamloops RCMP looking to locate missing couple
UPDATE: KAMLOOPS - RCMP say the couple reported missing in Kamloops Saturday (Jun. 10) has been located. Police thank those who offered help during the investigation. The couple has returned to their ...
Jun 10, 2023
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kamloops region
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Kamloops region. Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing str...
Jun 10, 2023
Vernon not able to find contractors for goose management
VERNON - A program aimed at reducing the population of Canada geese in Vernon may be abandoned. The City of Vernon changed it's goose kill program in 2021 to a "kill to scare" method, which took effec...
Jun 10, 2023
BC Wildfire using modified repsonse to fire in Wells Gray Park
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is conducting a modified response to an active wildfire within Wells Gray Provincial Park. As of Friday, the Murtle Lake wildfire was estimated to be 1270 hec...
Jun 10, 2023
With Emterra out of commission after fire, Kamloops recyclables going to TNRD depot in Pritchard
KAMLOOPS - A fire earlier this week at a Kamloops recycling plant has thrown a wrench into normal operations, but the Thompson-Nicola Regional District spokesperson says residents should not notice mu...
Jun 9, 2023
More than 100 teams set to hit the streets for 3rd Annual Hoops in the Loops
KAMLOOPS - The Third Annual Hoops in the Loops basketball tournament is set to take over downtown Kamloops this weekend. The massive 3-on-3 tournament will run on Saturday and Sunday with more than 11...
Jun 9, 2023
'We need this care in our community': Kamloops doctors express relief at obstetrical clinic staying open
KAMLOOPS - Relief for expecting parents throughout the Kamloops region, as the Thompson Region Family Obstetrics (TRFO) clinic will now start accepting patients again on Monday (June 12). Dr. Grant De...
Jun 9, 2023
Safer School Streets at Arthur Hatton helped students stay fit and safe
KAMLOOPS - For the last two weeks, street hockey, hula hoops and chalk art have taken over Schubert Drive from 7:45 to 8:45 each morning before school - all in an effort to get students more active in...
Jun 9, 2023
