Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Rain, strong winds and thunderstorms on tap for Kamloops and area Tuesday
UPDATE (12:00 p.m.): A severe thunderstorm watch is now in effect for the Kamloops and Merritt area.Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms that may be capable of pr...
Jun 13, 2023
Kamloops seniors worried about pending CSI activity centre closure
KAMLOOPS - The Brock Activity Centre which opened in 2012 to provide socialization for Kamloops seniors will be shut down."We talk about sports, fishing, politics you know it's enjoyable, we enjoy it,...
Jun 12, 2023
'Completely dependent on the family'; Caruso family in Merritt raising funds and awareness ahead of Saturday's 'Move to Cure ALS' walk
MERRITT - ALS is a disease that gradually paralyzes people because the brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles of the body that we are typically able to move at will. Over time, as the...
Jun 12, 2023
Weekend rain helps to cool wildfire threat in Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS - A rainy Saturday in the Kamloops region has helped to reduce the wildfire danger rating in the Kamloops Fire Centre. According to Environment Canada data, a trace of rain fell at the weathe...
Jun 12, 2023
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
