Tag Archives: Environment
Kamloops residents reminded to monitor air quality health index as smoke persists
KAMLOOPS - A smoky skies bulletin issued by Environment Canada this week remains in effect (as of Sept. 13) for the Kamloops region. The thick haze is partly the result of nearby fire activity, includ...
Aaron Schulze Sep 13, 2022
Bonaparte First Nation fish camp preserves tradition and fish
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - For the past two weeks, Keith Zabotel has been camped down on the bank of the Thompson River. He's spent his days tending these nets, catching some of the sockeye salmon that are c...
Aug 31, 2022
Kamloops council approves city-wide organic waste collection
KAMLOOPS - This week, the city council approved an organic waste collection program for all 27,000 residential homes in Kamloops that receive curbside garbage and recycling pick-up.The decision comes ...
Aaron Schulze Aug 18, 2022
WorkSafeBC reminds workers to stay safe during this heatwave
KAMLOOPS - WorkSafeBC wants to remind workers to stay cool in this hot weather we're experiencing this week.With temperatures expected to reach the high-30s this week, the workplace safety organizatio...
Jul 27, 2022
Kamloops Beach Volleyball Club hosting Volleyball BC tour stop this weekend
KAMLOOPS - Over the past few years, the City of Kamloops has transformed Overlander's Park into a mecca for beach volleyball."We've got eight courts now, and access to water, access to power," Kamloop...
Jul 20, 2022
Friendly Compost: a sustainable solution to food waste in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Composting is an important step to reduce the organic waste that goes into our landfills. That was one of the foremost reasons why Katie Forsyth and her business partner, Claire McLoughlin,...
Dave Barry Jul 12, 2022
Kamloops-grown to highlight Farm2Chefs culinary event later this month
KAMLOOPS - Established in 2010, Farm2Chefs was formed to link local food growers and producers with the culinary professionals best suited to showcase locally-produced items. As part of its mandate, t...
Jul 07, 2022
City deactivates Emergency Operations Centre as river levels stabilize, yet remain high
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops deactivated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in response to the high-water threat. According to Greg Wightman, the utility services manager for the city, the threa...
James Peters Jul 06, 2022
Interior Health is "gearing up to be prepared" for a surge in COVID-19 cases later this year
KAMLOOPS - On Monday (July 4), BC Health Minister Adrian Dix said the province was preparing for a possible third wave of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which could hit this fall. As a result, Dix s...
Aaron Schulze Jul 05, 2022
City freshet update: heavy rain could spike river levels early next week
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops remains vigilant when it comes to river levels throughout the city, as the weather forecast for Monday could bring more rain to the region.According to Greg Wightman, U...
James Peters Jun 29, 2022
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Do you think BC should put more emphasis on involuntary care for those living with significant mental health and addiction issues?
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SOUND OFF: Tomato Festival helps promote essential heirloom varieties
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