Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Rayleigh-area wildfire sparked Wednesday now being held
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Wildfire Service says a fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon (July 12) just east of Rayleigh grew quickly but is now being held.On its website, BCWS says the Upper Cold Creek wi...
Jul 13, 2023
Three people arrested shortly after Sahali car theft: Kamloops RCMP
KAMLOOPS - RCMP say a stolen car was quickly recovered in Aberdeen this week, thanks to good information provided by the vehicle's owner.In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evel...
Jul 13, 2023
Chamber survey suggests notable labour gap in Thompson-Okanagan, differing views on job incentives
KAMLOOPS - Numerous chambers of commerce from the Thompson, Okanagan and Shuswap regions met in Kamloops Wednesday (July 12) to address the local labour market gap.A news release by the Kamloops and D...
Jul 13, 2023
Sun Rivers residents subject to boil water advisory await resumption of normal service
TK'EMLUPS - Sun Rivers residents are into their third day of a boil water advisory.The situation began on Monday (July 10) when a significant leak was detected in a water main in the Sagewood area tha...
Jul 13, 2023
Wednesday's lightning strikes only leave few new wildfires in Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Fire Centre (KFC) was struck with thousands of lightning strikes Wednesday (July 12), but initial returns haven't been as costly.Aydan Coray, BC Wildfire Service information of...
Jul 13, 2023
BC Transit concludes no wrongdoing from bus driver after incident on Kamloops transit bus
KAMLOOPS - After concluding its investigation into an incident that took place on a bus in Kamloops, B.C. Transit says there was no wrongdoing on the part of the driver of that bus. Cassandra Strain c...
Jul 13, 2023
Three wildfires ignite north of Paul Lake, two suspected to be lightning-caused
KAMLOOPS - A trio of wildfires ignited north of Paul Lake Wednesday (July 12).According to the BC Wildfire Service's online dashboard as of Thursday morning, the 10-hectare Upper Cold Creek wildfire a...
Jul 13, 2023
RCMP on the lookout for wanted Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP have another photo for you to look at for Wanted Wednesday.Billy Bradley Lolly, 40, has an unendorsed warrant for failing to comply with a probation order.Description:Male5'8"...
Jul 12, 2023
Staycation: Kamloops locals encouraged to be tourists in their own town this summer
KAMLOOPS - From a fun day at the B.C. Wildlife Park to a chill afternoon at a winery or even a day playing golf, Kamloops has a lot to offer. With temperatures hitting up and the sun shining, people u...
Jul 12, 2023
Vehicle crash, fire closes Highway 1 near Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - A serious "vehicle incident" has closed part of the Trans-Canada Highway near Revelstoke, B.C.At least one vehicle was seen engulfed in flames on Highway 1 west of Revelstoke, stopp...
Jul 12, 2023
