Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Interior Health cautions residents of algae bloom on Nicola Lake
MERRITT, B.C. - Interior Health is advising residents and visitors in the Nicola region of an algae bloom on the west portion of Nicola Lake.In a notice Friday (Aug. 12), Interior Health says the caut...
Aug 15, 2022
MAPS: Thefts of bicycles and from motor vehicles - Week of Aug. 1, 2022
KAMLOOPS - The local RCMP detachment reports 34 thefts from motor vehicles and 10 bicycle thefts from Aug. 1 to Aug. 7.Take a look at the following maps to see if your neighbourhood was hit: Week 32 T...
Aug 15, 2022
Picket line to go up at Kamloops Distribution Centre as BCGEU begins strike action
KAMLOOPS - The union representing about 33,000 staff in the B.C. Public Service Agency says it will begin targeted job action at select BC Liquor Distribution Branch wholesale and distribution centres...
Aug 15, 2022
Four days of storms bring a noteworthy amount of lightning strikes to B.C.
KAMLOOPS - If you've noticed that the skies have been a lot stormier than usual lately, you are not alone - a weather system caused more lightning across the province in the past few days than is typi...
Aug 14, 2022
Yacht Club, Stuart Wood gym to be used as temporary winter shelters
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will work with BC Housing to open two temporary winter shelters downtown by November 1, according to information released from a closed council meeting on May 31. Last ...
Aug 14, 2022
RCMP locates body of missing Kamloops man
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops RCMP has confirmed the body of a man that was previously reported missing has been found.The person was reported missing on August 11, 2022, and was found on August 12.RCMP states ...
Aug 13, 2022
Kamloops clubs see significant increase of liquor liability insurance due to the pandemic
KAMLOOPS - Club owners in B.C. are required to have liquor and liability insurance in the event of an incident happening on the property while alcohol is being served.A pair of Kamloops businessmen sa...
Aug 12, 2022
BC Wildfire Service urging caution heading into weekend after multiple spot fires sparked by lightning activity
KAMLOOPS - A severe thunderstorm warning came to fruition on Thursday (Aug. 11), bringing plenty of rain, thunder and lightning to the Kamloops area. Kamloops Fire Centre Information Officer Melanie B...
Aug 12, 2022
Thursday's flash flooding in Merritt devastates homeowners just getting back on their feet from November
MERRITT B.C. - A severe thunderstorm on Thursday night (Aug. 11) in Merritt has resulted in localized flash flooding, as basements, crawl spaces and yards were once again inundated with water."The wat...
Aug 12, 2022
Presumed lightning strike sparks house fire in Savona
KAMLOOPS - It's believed that a lightning strike on Thursday (Aug. 11) evening led to extensive damage to home in Savona. The home on Watson Drive is missing a large portion of it's roof following the...
Aug 12, 2022
