Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Serious vehicle accident closes Highway 1 in Valleyview
UPDATE (7:30 a.m.): DriveBC says the Trans Canada Highway in Valleyview has fully reopened.UPDATE (7 a.m.): DriveBC says a vehicle recovery is underway on the Trans Canada Highway in Valleyview, and t...
Jun 5, 2023
'I don't even know how they get a license': near miss involving semi-truck near Clearwater under investigation
CLEARWATER, B.C. - A close call involving a commercial truck driver near Clearwater Friday (June 2) at around 7 p.m. is under investigation. Dash camera footage captured by Kathy Braaten, a long-time ...
Jun 4, 2023
Small wildfires quickly contained by Kamloops Fire Rescue
KAMLOOPS - A small group of wildfire east of Kamloops have been knocked down and contained by Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR). In a tweet, KFR announced that the fire was contained and that crews were stil...
Jun 3, 2023
Private property on Swan Lake secured for nature reserve
VERNON - The Regional District of North Okanagan has secured a nature reserve property.The RDNO said it has acquired a lakefront property on the east side of Swan Lake, solidifying its status as the J...
Jun 3, 2023
School district pleased with first week of safer streets pilot
KAMLOOPS - After one week, the Kamloops Thompson School District is pleased with their safer streets initiative around Arthur Hatton Elementary School. The pilot has been a temporary closure of roads ...
Jun 3, 2023
Activities planned for National Health and Fitness day in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has partnered with Pacific Sport Interior BC to celebrate National Health and Fitness Day. "Physical activity is a powerful tool for our mental, physical, and social we...
Jun 3, 2023
Kamloops annual Kidney Walk beginning this weekend
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Kidney Walk is set to begin this weekend at Mcdonald Park. The walk raises funds for research and support programs for patients. Linda Bonner-Brown, who has been a volunteer wi...
Jun 2, 2023
Pharmacies across B.C. prepare to care for minor ailments, prescribe various medications for those in need
KAMLOOPS - As of June 1, pharmacies across British Columbia can diagnose and prescribe medications for 21 minor illnesses like acne and shingles. Kamloops pharmacist Julie Ford says this will help tho...
Jun 2, 2023
Visitors and volunteers agree Kamloops has crushed the 2023 Memorial Cup
KAMLOOPS - It's hard to believe that one week has passed since the opening game of the 2023 Memorial Cup. As the weekend draws near and the Championship game looms Sunday, visitors to our city are imp...
Jun 2, 2023
Lightning possibility over North Thompson and Cariboo areas creates concern for the BC Wildfire Service
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service is keeping a close on the weather as the first weekend of June arrives. There are just five fires burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre and 52 burning across the provi...
Jun 2, 2023
