Tag Archives: Environment
Impacts yet to be fully felt as Kamloops gears up for second summer with new year-round water restrictions
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops continues to monitor the province's drought level classifications as it prepares to navigate the second summer with new year-round water restrictions. Utility and Envir...
Jun 16, 2025
Comox Valley man fined for illegal work on fish-bearing Trent River
COURTENAY - A significant fine applies to a man convicted of harming vital fish habitat on his property south of Courtenay. A Tuesday, June 10 Fisheries and Oceans Canada news release stated David Tin...
Jun 10, 2025
Kamloops citizens asked to remain vigilant for fires after weekend hot spell
KAMLOOPS - Residents of Kamloops are being asked to keep up fire smart practices in light of a heat wave that came through Kamloops on the weekend. The call comes from Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) after...
Jun 09, 2025
Users of Exhibition Park in Kamloops urged to avoid unintentional spread after Japanese beetle treatment work
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is asking people to ensure they're still being careful in the area near Exhibition Park - which includes Charles Anderson Stadium and the Kamloops Rugby Club - where a ...
Jun 09, 2025
City of Kamloops, Interior Health talk heat safety as temperatures remain above seasonal levels
KAMLOOPS - As southern B.C. remains mired in a spell of above normal temperatures, the City of Kamloops and Interior Health are reminding people to be aware about the potential dangers of heat.While t...
Jun 08, 2025
Special weather statement in effect for much of southern B.C. because of warmer than normal temperatures
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for a large portion of southern B.C., because of an "early season heat event" with warmer than normal temperatures expected into ne...
Jun 05, 2025
Aerial mosquito control work underway along Thompson Valley
KAMLOOPS - Residents in the Thompson Valley may have noticed an increase in helicopter activity this week, as mosquito control work ramps up. Now that sections of the North Thompson River have peaked,...
Jun 05, 2025
UPDATE: Highway 5 still closed because of flooding north of Blue River
BLUE RIVER, B.C. - (UPDATE: June 1, 10:10 a.m.): A section of Highway 5 in the North Thompson is still closed because of flooding north of Blue River. DriveBC says the road is flooded at the Chappell ...
May 31, 2025
Sun Peaks Resort implements new summer snow storing initiative
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - Sun Peaks Resort says its the first in Canada to implement a new snow farming and storage system that will help it harvest and preserve snow through the spring, summer, and fall.The ...
May 19, 2025
Low snowpack, early-season melt has City of Kamloops preparing for possibility of summer drought
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is once again preparing for the possibility of drought, as warmer weather last month has contributed to an early melt this spring. Utility and Environmental Services Ma...
May 15, 2025
