Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Rocky Mountain Rangers raise flag above Kamloops Airport
KAMLOOPS - The Rocky Mountain Rangers is a primary reserve unit within 39 Canadian Brigade Group. They were started in Kamloops in 1908 and through two World Wars, they have called the city home. "Thi...
Aug 03, 2022
Kamloops fuel shortage linked to new ethanol requirements in the USA
KAMLOOPS - While the price of gas has now dropped below $2 per litre, some Kamloops residents may have had a hard time finding fuel in recent days. On Tuesday a few stations in Kamloops ran out of fue...
Aug 03, 2022
Cool temperatures slowing spread of Watching Creek wildfire
KAMLOOPS - The wildfire burning in the Lac du Bois protected area about 16 kilometres northwest of Kamloops has burned 195 hectares and is classified as out of control. However, Fire Information Offic...
Aug 03, 2022
Kamloops MP hoping for authenticity from leadership candidates
KAMLOOPS - Tonight is the third and final debate in the Conservative Party's leadership race. The only problem is two of the five candidates for the title of Leader of the Official Opposition have dec...
Aug 03, 2022
Lillooet winery recognized as the third-best small winery in Canada
KAMLOOPS - A winery in Lillooet has been ranked as the third best small winery in Canada. The recognition for Fort Berens Estate Winery comes from the 2022 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada.For...
Aug 03, 2022
Kamloops native new president and CEO for BCLC
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops native has been appointed as British Columbia Lottery Corporation's (BCLC) president and CEO.In a news release Wednesday (Aug. 3) morning, BCLC announced that Pat Davis will begi...
Aug 03, 2022
Kamloops residents likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over next two days: Environment Canada
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-to-48 hours.According to a smoky skies bulletin issued by Environment Canada early Wednesday (Aug. 3) morning...
Aug 03, 2022
Watching Creek wildfire northwest of Kamloops grows as ground crews can't be safely deployed
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has issued an evacuation alert for residents near the Watching Creek wildfire, about 15 kilometres northwest of Kamloops. The affected area is i...
Aug 02, 2022
Man presumed drowned saved a child, was from Vernon
KAMLOOPS - More details are now known about a man who was reported missing along the Thompson River Saturday (July 30): he was playing in a recreational soccer tournament, lived in Vernon and had jump...
Aug 02, 2022
With wildfires flaring up, the City of Kamloops activates its Emergency Operations Centre
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has activated its Emergency Operations Centre as wildfires begin to pop up in the area.In a news release today (Aug. 2), the City says is it working with Kamloops Fire ...
Aug 02, 2022
