Tag Archives: Environment
Kamloops' first outdoor Farmer's Market of 2021 set for Saturday morning
KAMLOOPS - With Saturday looking sunny, expect the first outdoor edition of the Kamloops Regional Farmer's Market of 2021 to be busy."I'm so pumped," Market Manager Greg Unger tells CFJC Today. "I've ...
Apr 15, 2021
Conservatives plan to introduce $20-per-tonne carbon price in climate plan
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is pitching a $20-per-tonne carbon price for consumers in his party's $5-billion plan to tackle climate change.The move represents a major policy shift for th...
Apr 15, 2021
Expanded patios offer much-needed support for beleaguered Kamloops restauranteurs
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday, Kamloops City Council approved an additional $150,000 for the city's extended patio program. The money is meant to build sidewalk extensions so downtown restaurants, bars and ca...
Apr 14, 2021
City of Kamloops seeks input on curbside organic waste collection
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops process for bringing curbside organics waste collection to residents has moved to its next step.The city has a survey available for residents on the Let's Talk Kamloops...
Apr 13, 2021
Snowfall warning still in effect for Coquihalla on Saturday
KAMLOOPS - Drivers are encouraged to be prepared on the Coquihalla Highway today.Environment Canada stated a snowfall warning is still in effect between Hope and Merritt.A cool and unstable southwest ...
Apr 10, 2021
Kamloops Search and Rescue has busiest year in 2020, could see similar numbers in 2021
KAMLOOPS - According to the Public Safety Ministry and Emergency Management B.C., the province had a record number of calls to ground search and rescue groups.Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) also ex...
Apr 06, 2021
TRU’s Trash Bash clean-up taking place mid-April, Kamloops residents encouraged to join
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the City of Kamloops are encouraging the Kamloops community to join its spring cleaning.The TRU Trash Bash focuses on picking up litter wherever in the ...
Apr 06, 2021
Not uncommon for Kamloops region to see wildfires this time of year: B.C. Wildfire Service
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: The BC Wildfire Service now lists the Quilchena Creek fire at 830 hectares. EARLIER: As of Tuesday (April 6), there are 10 active wildfires within the Kamloops region. Seven are und...
Apr 06, 2021
Third request to federal government to join coal mine environmental review in Alberta
A third request has been made to the federal government to get involved in the review of a coal mine proposed for Alberta's Rocky Mountains. Landowners, Indigenous people and environmental groups are ...
Apr 06, 2021
Three wildfires discovered in Kamloops region Easter Sunday
KAMLOOPS - Wildfire season continues to show signs of life in the Kamloops region.Three fires were discovered on Sunday (April 4), all believed to be person-caused. The largest is a 300-hectare fire n...
Apr 05, 2021
