Tag Archives: Community
Rescue teams urge public preparedness for hot-weather hikes around Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It's not unusual for Kamloops Search and Rescue crews to save heat-exhausted hikers during summer months in the Interior. However, a recent string of rescues in one particular area has prom...
Sep 03, 2025
1000 Ways to Heal: Fish and Hunt More Sustenance
Through lived experiences, Ryan Deneault shares his unique story of being a functioning addict for 36+ years and his attempts to fit into society for nearly five decades, to help others find their hea...
Sep 02, 2025
Lightning sparks new wildfires in B.C., as number of active blazes near 160
VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service says there were more than 1,000 more lightning strikes across the province on Sunday, most of which happened in the Cariboo region. That comes after nearly 4,400 li...
Sep 01, 2025
Last call for early bird tickets as BrewLoops festival returns to McArthur Island in October
KAMLOOPS - Another edition of the BrewLoops festival is set to take over McArthur Island in a little over a months time, and there isn't much time left to get early bird tickets.Organizer Tyson Andryk...
Sep 01, 2025
Active wildfires surges in B.C. amid hot, dry conditions
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Wildfire Service says the number of active blazes in the province has nearly doubled since mid-week as hot and dry conditions persist alongside the potential for more ...
Aug 30, 2025
Cooler morning invites hundreds to Riverside Park for annual seniors' picnic
KAMLOOPS - After months of planning, the annual Kamloops seniors' picnic, featuring a lot of hot dogs and live performances, took place at Riverside Park Friday morning (Aug. 29). The event was free a...
Aug 29, 2025
Local arts organizations support creation of non-profit society to operate Kamloops Centre for the Arts
KAMLOOPS - On Thursday (Aug. 28), City of Kamloops staff were asked by the Build Kamloops Committee to begin the process of creating a non-profit organization to run the day-to-day operations of the K...
Aug 28, 2025
Hospitality industry in Kamloops region seeing a net-positive year
KAMLOOPS - Local tourism-based businesses are seeing a strong year and a bounceback since the COVID-19 pandemic. This is due to a variety of factors, including many Canadians changing their vacation p...
Aug 28, 2025
Pet health becoming an increasing concern due to scorching BC Interior weather
KAMLOOPS - The heat warning temperatures this week can be extremely dangerous to all pets. As heat warnings persist throughout the week, being mindful of pet and animal health is vital. Ensuring they ...
Aug 26, 2025
Temperature records shattered in Kamloops region this weekend
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for the South Thompson and Fraser Valley regions of the Interior. With extreme temperatures hitting this weekend and the weather continuing this ...
Aug 25, 2025
