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Kamloops volunteer remembered for his work to provide meals, shelter for the homeless

February 19, 2019 - 11:38am

KAMLOOPS — Bud Forbes is being remembered for his tireless work and commitment to the homeless population in Kamloops.

Forbes, who passed away suddenly on Friday, was a big part of the Out of the Cold program, providing warmth and meals for people on the streets.

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Travel advisory for Coquihalla between Kamloops and Merritt

By Ashley Legassic

February 14, 2019 - 4:05pm

MERRITT, B.C. — A warning for anyone planning to travel the Coquihalla this evening.

Drive BC has put out a travel advisory for the highway from Hope to Merritt and from Merritt to Kamloops.

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Crashes up in the Southern Interior after this week's snowfall

By Ashley Legassic

February 13, 2019 - 2:02pm

KAMLOOPS — After a heavy snowfall across the Southern Interior this week, ICBC saw a 44 per cent increase in Dial-a-Claim calls.

In a news release the corporation says there were 191 calls on Tuesday compared to 131 calls the week prior.

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Wildfire preparedness workshop wants to get ranchers ready for 2019 season

By Adam Donnelly

February 12, 2019 - 4:27pm Updated: February 12, 2019 - 6:37pm

KAMLOOPS — Over the past two summers, British Columbia has been paralyzed by two of the worst wildfire seasons ever recorded.

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UPDATE: Coquihalla Highway closed southbound

By CFJC Today

February 12, 2019 - 2:23pm Updated: February 12, 2019 - 2:57pm

KAMLOOPS — A vehicle incident is being blamed for the closure of the Coquihalla Highway Tuesday afternoon.

The closure is in effect south of the Okanagan Connector, between Hope and Merritt. The seriousness of the incident is not clear.

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UPDATE: Highway 1 reopens west of Revelstoke after early morning crash

By Ashley Legassic

February 12, 2019 - 10:31am Updated: February 12, 2019 - 11:44am

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — UPDATE: Highway 1 is now open to single-lane alternating traffic after a vehicle incident earlier this morning.

Drive BC is warning motorists to expect congestion and delays.

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City crews cleaning up after multiple water main breaks last week

By Jill Sperling

February 11, 2019 - 4:57pm Updated: February 11, 2019 - 6:30pm

KAMLOOPS — City crews are in the clean-up phase after multiple water main breaks last Thursday.

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Snow, below average temperatures expected for Kamloops

By Ashley Legassic

February 11, 2019 - 4:01pm

KAMLOOPS — Along with more well-below average temperatures, Kamloops is expecting to get hit with some snow early this week.

Environment Canada forecaster Bobby Sekhon says the city is going from drier and colder conditions into more of a snowier trend over the next 24 hours.

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Alberta man killed in avalanche near Blue River

By James Peters

February 11, 2019 - 8:22am Updated: February 11, 2019 - 9:09am

BLUE RIVER, B.C. — An avalanche has claimed a life near Blue River.

North District RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Madonna Saunderson confirms one person was killed Saturday afternoon at about 3:00 p.m. when a slide came down on a group out snowmobiling.